Posted on Dec 30, 2018
"Freedom Rows Gave Me My Independence" | USRowing
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Having been a member of the rowing community for almost 30 years, I’m glad to see them taking this iniative. It’s an excellent mind/body sport.
"Freedom Rows Gave Me My Independence" | USRowing
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Sgt Deborah Cornatzer thank you for the share/read of the most informative.
Volunteer coaches spent their time bringing me out on the water in a double, making sure I got comfortable on the water. It was confusing and hard at first, but I received continual encouragement and support and I improved. Eventually, I graduated to sculling in a single on my own.
Being on the water, on the Delta, in the morning quietness of nature is simply amazing. I love the camaraderie Freedom Rows encourages with other veterans, yet at the same time, provides me with independence in my own boat. It gave me the best of both worlds. This is what is so wonderful about this sport; you can participate in it as a team, as an individual or both. When we were practicing in quads, it was an amazing feeling when everyone would pull together and make the boat move powerfully and gracefully. Competing in regattas is fun, and the good-natured competition is a reminder of the competitions we would have in the Army.
I am grateful to Freedom Rows for the grants that bought boats, oars and a trailer for Delta Sculling Center, so that I, as well as other veterans, can participate in this sport. This sport changed my life and gave me the opportunity to have a full body workout without hurting my body.
– Gail Francisco
Freedom Rows Athlete – Delta Sculling Center
PO1 William "Chip" Nagel Samantha S. Maj Marty Hogan SGT (Join to see) SPC Margaret Higgins SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth CW5 Jack CardwellCOL Mikel J. Burroughs CPL Dave HooverLTC Stephen F. SSG William Jones Lt Col Charlie Brown PO1 Tony Holland MSgt David Hoffman PO1 H Gene Lawrence Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen SGT Mark Estes LTC (Join to see) SCPO Morris Ramsey
Volunteer coaches spent their time bringing me out on the water in a double, making sure I got comfortable on the water. It was confusing and hard at first, but I received continual encouragement and support and I improved. Eventually, I graduated to sculling in a single on my own.
Being on the water, on the Delta, in the morning quietness of nature is simply amazing. I love the camaraderie Freedom Rows encourages with other veterans, yet at the same time, provides me with independence in my own boat. It gave me the best of both worlds. This is what is so wonderful about this sport; you can participate in it as a team, as an individual or both. When we were practicing in quads, it was an amazing feeling when everyone would pull together and make the boat move powerfully and gracefully. Competing in regattas is fun, and the good-natured competition is a reminder of the competitions we would have in the Army.
I am grateful to Freedom Rows for the grants that bought boats, oars and a trailer for Delta Sculling Center, so that I, as well as other veterans, can participate in this sport. This sport changed my life and gave me the opportunity to have a full body workout without hurting my body.
– Gail Francisco
Freedom Rows Athlete – Delta Sculling Center
PO1 William "Chip" Nagel Samantha S. Maj Marty Hogan SGT (Join to see) SPC Margaret Higgins SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth CW5 Jack CardwellCOL Mikel J. Burroughs CPL Dave HooverLTC Stephen F. SSG William Jones Lt Col Charlie Brown PO1 Tony Holland MSgt David Hoffman PO1 H Gene Lawrence Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen SGT Mark Estes LTC (Join to see) SCPO Morris Ramsey
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Just the beginning of the season when rowing teams from up North come to Tampa for training. They've been coming for years and have often left some artwork along the river during their stay. This became a bit of controversy during construction of our River walk, but it's always fun to watch them.
http://www.tampabay.com/news/localgovernment/fate-of-some-rowing-team-graffiti-again-goes-to-tampa-city-council/2194026
http://www.tampabay.com/news/localgovernment/fate-of-some-rowing-team-graffiti-again-goes-to-tampa-city-council/2194026
Tampa approves removing some rowing teams' graffiti along Hillsborough River
The city will pay $40,000 toward the project in advance of an underwater lights attraction.
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