Cycling and Canoeing in Algonquin Park
While COVID may have put a damper on our ‘Rowing’ it hasn’t stopped OAR’s ‘Ontario Adventure’. On Friday Sept 25, 4 OAR members and 1 guest met at Lake of Two Rivers in Algonquin park to cycle to RockRead more
Latest News
Rowing the 1000 Islands with OAR
In September 2022, Canada is planning to host a FISA World Rowing Tour of the Bay of Quinte and the 1000 Islands. In preparation for this, a reconnaissance which attracted OAR members from the Ottawa, Barrie, Guelph, Toronto andRead more
What’s in a (boat’s) name? Part 2: Betty Russell
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. Here’s a little backgroundRead more
October 2020 newsletter
In this month’s newsletter, find out what OAR members have been keeping busy with, and read the latest installment in our series meeting the people behind our club boat names – Betty Russell! You can read the full newsletterRead more
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
