Ridgewood Crew FAQs and Novice Parent Guide
Parent Info
As a not-for-profit organization, Ridgewood Crew cannot function without the commitment of its parent group. Parents of Ridgewood Crew athletes regularly volunteer their time and resources to serve a variety of the club’s needs – from manning the team tent at regattas and pitching in at equipment clean-up sessions to chairing one of the many fundraising events.
Click HERE for some regatta survival tips.
As a not-for-profit organization, Ridgewood Crew cannot function without the commitment of its parent group. Parents of Ridgewood Crew athletes regularly volunteer their time and resources to serve a variety of the club’s needs – from manning the team tent at regattas and pitching in at equipment clean-up sessions to chairing one of the many fundraising events.
Click HERE for some regatta survival tips.
Frequently Asked Questions
Books and Resources about Rowing:
- US Rowing: Rowing 101 (link is external)
- An introduction: Crew - The Rower's Handbook (link is external) by M.B. Roberts
- A more in-depth reference: Rowing Faster (link is external) edited by V. Nolte
- A rowing docudrama: The Amateurs (link is external) by David Halberstam
- Another docudrama: The Red Rose Crew (link is external) by Daniel Boyne
- Video: "Rowing" A Digital Short
