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Regatta in Tampa
The 3rd Annual Tampa Mayor's Cup Regatta is quickly approaching, March 20, 2010. With a new location at the Tampa Bypass Canal.
Adult Rowing Classes
to begin April 1, 2010
Have you ever watched rowers gliding along the surface of the water and wished you could do that? Now you can!
The Stewards Foundation, Inc. will hold an Adult Rowing Class beginning April 1, 2010 The Class will consist of (10) ten lessons during a three-and one half-week period. The classes will be held Tuesday’s and Thursdays at 5:15 PM and Saturdays at 7:45 AM.
The Stewards classes are designed to give everyone a taste of rowing. Except having the ability to swim, you need no other previous athletic experience. Anyone over the age of 12 is welcome to try the sport. (Parents must accompany anyone under 18, please)
"Rowing is a lifetime sport. It is low impact, fun and can be highly competitive,” notes Tom Feaster, a member of the Board of Directors of US Rowing, the Sports national governing board. Mr. Feaster who holds a Masters degree in Education will serve as the Head Coach for this program. Coach Feaster is a former high school and college national champion and world masters champion. His resume of accomplishments as a Head Rowing Coach includes national championships at both the scholastic and collegiate levels.
During these ten (10) consecutive lessons, over a three and one half week period novices will learn how to handle a boat and oars, experience the parts of the stroke on a rowing machine, and then get out on the water. The fee for the entire ten (10) classes is $300.00 and is to be paid to The Stewards Foundation, Inc. prior to the first lesson. The Stewards is a 501 (c) 3 charitable corporation.
Reservations are on a first come- first serving basis and space is limited so please email or call today. To sign up for this class, please contact Stewards Vice President and coach Denny Antram at (813) 205-4013 or email dadivot@aol.com. The Stewards Boat House located at 1007 North Blvd.is within Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park in downtown Tampa.
Short Films
New on the web, some videos to help explain what The Stewards Foundation is all about.
‘Canoe-In’ on Hillsborough River
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Concerned citizens, elected officials, and local businesses will come together for a “canoe-in” at the Riverfront Park Marina, located at 1007 North Boulevard, on Saturday, Oct. 10 at 10:00 a.m. to promote safe boating on the Hillsborough River. Participants will be invited to canoe or kayak on the river as part of a large group to increase boating safety awareness. The particular area of concern is between the Cass Street and Columbus Street bridges, near the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center and Rick’s on the River.
“The purpose of this event is to celebrate the river’s beauty and to promote safe boating speeds so that everyone can enjoy it,” said Tampa City Councilperson Linda Saul-Sena.
In 2008, the Coast Guard reported 4789 boating accidents nationwide that resulted in 709 deaths, 3331 injuries, and $54 million of property damage. Locally, there is a growing concern for the safety of slowermoving vessels that stems from increased use of the downtown corridor of the river. The proposed redevelopment of Tampa Heights to create Riverwalk-Waterworks Park will provide an opportunity for more citizens to use the Hillsborough River for water recreation. Park plans include boat docks and a kayak launch; the project will be completed and open to the public by the end of the year.
“A vibrant marina area is central to our Tampa Heights redevelopment. We fully support safe boating for our community,” said Darren Booth, the Heights project manager.
The concern for safety on the river includes student rowing teams. Over 700 students from area high schools, and over 1,000 visiting college rowers use the river annually, according to Tom Feaster, head of the Stewarts Foundation, an organization that promotes rowing to improve life skills such as teamwork. With such a significant number of young boaters using the river, it makes them vulnerable to wakes of faster boats.
The ultimate goal of the canoe-in is to provide a safer environment for all boaters, especially those in canoes, kayaks, sculls, and water taxis. To bolster the event’s message, there will be river rides and refreshments available for participants.
Adult Rowing Classes
to begin October 13, 2009
Have you ever watched rowers gliding along the surface of the water and wished you could do that? Now you can!
The Stewards Foundation, Inc. will hold an Adult Rowing Class beginning October 13, 2009. The Class will consist of (10) ten lessons during a three-and one half-week period. The classes will be held Tuesday’s and Thursdays at 5:15 PM and Saturdays at 7:45 AM.
The Stewards classes are designed to give everyone a taste of rowing. Except having the ability to swim, you need no other previous athletic experience. Anyone over the age of 12 is welcome to try the sport. (Parents must accompany anyone under 18, please)
"Rowing is a lifetime sport. It is low impact, fun and can be highly competitive,” notes Tom Feaster, a member of the Board of Directors of US Rowing, the Sports national governing board. Mr. Feaster who holds a Masters degree in Education will serve as the Head Coach for this program. His resume of accomplishments as a Head Rowing Coach includes national championships at both the scholastic and collegiate levels.
During these ten (10) consecutive lessons, over a three and one half week period novices will learn how to handle a boat and oars, experience the parts of the stroke on a rowing machine, and then get out on the water. The fee for the entire ten (10) classes is $300.00 and is to be paid to The Stewards Foundation, Inc. prior to the first lesson. The Stewards is a 501 (c) 3 charitable corporation.
Reservations are on a first come- first serving basis and space is limited so please email or call today. To sign up for this class, please contact Stewards Vice President and coach Denny Antram at (813) 205-4013 or email dadivot@aol.com. The Stewards Boat House located at 1007 North Blvd.is within Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park in downtown Tampa.
Tampa Athlete Selected To
US Adaptive Rowing Team
Selections were held for the Adaptive Rowing LTA4+ at the Camden County Boathouse in NJ July, 18, 2009. 10 athletes were vying for 5 spots on the roster.
The selected boat will be going to Poznan, Poland at the end of August to compete at the World Championships.
Eric McDaniel, receiving therapy at The VA Hospital in Tampa as part of the Para Olympic Military program. was chosen as a member of the National Adaptive Rowing team to represent the United States in Poland this summer. He has been receiving his training in rowing in Tampa through The Stewards Foundation, Inc.
The complete list of athletes representing the US in Poland will be Cox Tim Edsell (Melbourne, FL), Andrew Johnson (Riverside, CT), Eric McDaniel (Wikki Wakki, FL), Emma Preuschl (Indianapolis, IN), Jennifer Klapper (Philadelphia, PA). Emma is a returning Paralympic Silver Medalist.
According to Tom Feaster, The Southeast Representative of the United States Rowing Association, Adaptive Rowing is a Para Olympic sport. It is a great accomplishment for Rowing in the Southeast that two of these five adaptive athletes representing the United States at the World Championships will be from the state of Florida.
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Events
Spring Season 2010 |
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Saturday, January 30
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Maclay Crew Ergomania ?? |
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Saturday, February 6 |
OPEN |
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Sunday, February 7
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27th Southern Sprints Indoor Ergatta (2000m) |
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Saturday, February 13
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Novice Regatta (1500m) ?? |
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Saturday, February 20
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Opening Day Regatta (Henley Style ~ 8 teams) |
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Saturday, February 27
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Sarasota Invitational (1500m) |
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Saturday, March 6
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Stanton - Riverbank Invitational (1500m) - Invite Only |
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Sunday, March 7
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37th Miami International Regatta (1500m) |
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Saturday, March 13
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14th OARS Regatta (1500m) |
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Saturday, March 20
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3rd Tampa Mayors Cup Regatta 17th Hood Cup Regatta (1500m) ?? |
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Saturday, March 27 |
OPEN |
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Saturday, April 3
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Tampa City Championship (1500m) ?? |
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Saturday, April 10
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Florida Sprint League Henley (1500m) |
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Saturday, April 17
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Jacksonville City Championship (1500m) ?? |
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April 24-25
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45th FSRA State Championship (1500m) |
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Saturday, May 1 |
OPEN |
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May 8-9 |
Southeast District Youth Championship (1800m) |
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May 15-16
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Stotesbury Cup Regatta |
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May 22 |
OPEN |
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Saturday, May 28-29
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Scholastic Nationals |
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Saturday, June 5 |
OPEN |
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June 12-14
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USRowing National Youth Championship ?? |
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