Icicle Chase 2020 goes virtual!
Our rowing season, like most other aspects of our lives in 2020, has not been the norm this year. But that doesn’t mean we can’t send it out with a virtual take on our annual Icicle Chase! Join rowersRead more
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1000 Islands Reconnaissance
Saturday, October 3 A first look at part of the route planned for the 2022 FISA World Tour. Launching in Gananoque, we will row downstream with stops in Ivy Lea (after 16 km) and on Grenadier Island (a furtherRead more
September 2020 Newsletter
This month’s newsletter has a glimpse at the re-imagined virtual Canadian Sculling Marathon, info on some exciting ways OAR is exploring the waterways of Ontario without rowing shells, and a preview of some exciting winter trips in the works!Read more
What’s in a (boat’s) name? Part 1: Ernst Peters
Have you ever rowed in a boat and wondered who it is named after? Invariably, boats are named after people in recognition of their contributions to the sport of rowing, with particular emphasis on touring. While our tours areRead more
New for 2020: The Canadian Sculling Marathon goes virtual!
For distance rowers, one of the highlights of the season every year is the Canadian Sculling Marathon, organized be the Ottawa New Edinburgh Club. We all love the dedication that goes into training for the full or half marathonRead more
