Captain's Test Purpose
Demonstrate that the rower is capable of taking a boat out on their own in a manner that is safe for him or herself, the equipment and others on the Inlet.
The Test
Boat Handling:
The rower must show that he or she is capable of taking the boat off the rack and carrying the boat to to the dock in a stable manner without doing any of the following:
The rower must exhibit a comfort and skill level that makes him or her very safe on the water. This goes beyond the ability to propel the boat forward. Rowers should demonstrate the ability to safely navigate congested waters and handle sudden weather changes.
Equipment Usage
Equipment Usage:
Equipment Usage Rules:
Demonstrate that the rower is capable of taking a boat out on their own in a manner that is safe for him or herself, the equipment and others on the Inlet.
The Test
Boat Handling:
The rower must show that he or she is capable of taking the boat off the rack and carrying the boat to to the dock in a stable manner without doing any of the following:
- Allowing any portion of the boat to touch the ground other than the bow ball (if done intentionally and carefully).
- No hard contact between the boat and other objects.
- Placing the boat away from the edge of the dock so the skeg is not in danger of being damaged.
The rower must exhibit a comfort and skill level that makes him or her very safe on the water. This goes beyond the ability to propel the boat forward. Rowers should demonstrate the ability to safely navigate congested waters and handle sudden weather changes.
- Ability to shove off and return to the dock without any assistance.
- Demonstrate boat stability and a comfortable rowing stroke.
- 10 strokes on the square (blades can hit water but rower needs to be able to remain calm and stable)
- Three strokes backward.
- Follow traffic patterns and navigate to the bottom of the Inlet and back without issue.
- Ability to monitor other boats and frequently look where you are going.
- Understand our waterways and what weather patterns are safe to row in.
- Understand when the Inlet becomes congested with collegiate practices and stay out of the Inlet at those times.
- Understand proper care of boats and oars.
- Understand how to sign out a boat and use the log book.
- Understand what boats are appropriate for taking out.
Equipment Usage
Equipment Usage:
- CBC has a number of rowing shells that are available to club members who have passed the captain's test.
- Single scullers wishing to use club equipment must be CBC members, talk to the Head Coach, pass a captain's test, submit a swimming requirement form, and acknowledge that they have read the SafeSport policy before taking out a shell for the first time.
Equipment Usage Rules:
- New members who have just passed the Captain's Test are allowed to row in the first class of club boats (Peinerts).
- Upon completion of 20 round trips to the bottom of the inlet and back in a Peinert, the rower can move up to the second class of boats (Hudson singles). Also, at this point the member can bow a Fluid double since they should now be very familiar with the inlet.
- The Fluid singles are racing boats and are meant to be used by club members who row well enough and are fit enough that they will see an improvement in speed by rowing them. They can only be rowed when given specific permission by the Head Coach. The criteria for using Fluids is to complete 20 round trips in the Hudson as well as meet the following criteria: annual member (student or adult), they train 3+ times a week, and they race competitively.
- Monthly and summer memberships can only row the Peinerts or Hudsons. The Head Coach will determine which boat class should be used based on the rower's experience and needs.
