Spring Break Update from Senior Tyson Bry

Its spring training in Columbia, South Carolina, it feels like we never left. We quickly settled into the usual routine of double practices, technique rows worked in with seat racing and pieces, the Waffle House and Hudson’s Barbeque filling our stomachs and the anticipation of the upcoming racing season to drive us. Although the routine is the same, things have changed. With another year of experience under our belts we are excited to line up against some of the best crews in the country and put our training to work.

Coach has been focusing on increasing our power per stroke down the race course. This made for some challenging and painful times during winter training but its time for that training to pay off. After a number of days of seat racing and working out some line ups, the V8 and Frosh lined up against Bucknell’s V8, 2V, and Frosh on Thursday morning for some four minute pieces. The first piece was open cadence off of the start. The V8 pushed out early, going bow to stern with Bucknell’s V8 after the first minute and continuing to push the margin throughout the piece. The Frosh eight showed promise finishing about dead even with Bucknell’s V8 and 2V.

It has been a focus of our team to use the added power to get off the line this year and this was our first shot at it. In past years, our focus has been to stick a strong “Syracuse” rhythm through the middle 1000 meters combined that with an explosive start and we are in good shape. At this point it is safe to say the training trip has been a good one, with no stolen shoes or motors (New Orleans), all crews have made some good progress. We still have a lot of work to do in refining our technique and of course, adding more power. We are all looking forward to finish our time here on the muddy waters of the Broad River and getting back up to Syracuse to mix it up this spring. RYBO.

Listen to the Races - SATURDAY, MARCH 27

Saturday, March 27, the SU Women will open the season at home against Boston University in a race for the Kittell Cup.

Can't make it to Onondaga? Listen to the races, in their entirety via phone or online!

To listen to broadcasts over the phone, dial (309) 946-5300 and enter passcode 195587 (followed by the # key) at the prompt. When asked to record your name for the "conference," simply press the # key again to bypass the recording and immediately enter the broadcast."

To listen online:
http://secure.stretchinternet.com/demo/games.php?user=syracuse&o=cal_stamp&sd=today

A full schedule of the races will be available soon and will be posted to this website.

2k Test & South Carolina Trip

Post includes final erg workout of winter training which was a 2k test. The varsity had 15 of 18 PRs on the test....Few photos of getting out on the Broad River in Columbia, South Carolina. Look for some more photos and updates by the weekend!

First AM Row on the Broad River

Froshies!

Driving the 3rd 500.

The start.....

Final countdown before 2k

2k test schedule

Spring Break -- Miami-style

Report from Coach Kris Sanford:

Training is going really well. The weather has been windy but warm. (Not hot!). There are a lot of crews here but we have had no problems finding water and getting our work done. We had the afternoon off today and most people were heading to south beach for a few hours. We seat race tommorrow morning so I am guessing that it will not be a late night for anyone!

Test Drive

It doesn't look like the SU women could have had any nicer water to take the new boat out for its first row.

Blade work looks pretty good too!

Bundle Up - the SU Women Hit the Water

Report from Coach Kris Sanford:

Today was the first day out on the water and I am happy to say we all survived!

Three boats took to the water for about 70 minutes of steady state. It is no easy task getting ready to hit the water for the first time after winter. The biggest challenge is that most of our equipment is in Florida, so we are borrowing boats from the Chargers, scounging around for life jackets, etc..... . But when all is said and done, if we can get out on the water 3 - 4 times before getting to Miami, we will be able to hit the water running and will not have to take the first few practices to "remember."

I included the picture of the swans as anyone who has rowed here in the last 10 years will fondly remember them!

Out with the Erg and on to the water

The following are photos from the end of the winter training cycle . This is one of the varsity's final hard workouts as they prepare for their 2k test this week and departs for our spring training trip. Stay tuned for the next update coming from Columbia, South Carolina!

Last stroke of the final piece. Done and on empty.

Inside the final minute of the last piece.

Full compression off the front end.

The Varsity's workout for Tuesday March 2.

The varsity men warming up before their workout.

Coach Weiss evaluating the freshmen during a tank piece.

New Boats

Exciting news from Coach Kris Sanford:

We received our two new Vespoli's yesterday. These boats are being paid for through alumni donations and our operating budget. It is the first time in 15 years that our top boats will be racing Vespoli's so everyone is very excited for the change.

These boats won't see the water for another 3 weeks or so. We are going to row today, however there is still too much ice to navigate around to put our top hulls out.

The exciting thing is that it looks like winter is coming to a close.
Miami is only a week away and we couldn't be more ready!