The fall season is starting and while most of these items are common sense, in the chaos of starting a new season, it's easy to forget a few things. Here is a quick checklist Trailers: Check trailer lights Tires (check for cracks and that they are holding pressure) Check breaks and bearings Update registration if required in your state Is your spare in good shape? Inspect straps and replace worn out ones Trailer stern flags Launches: Service Launch motors Update registrations (if necessary) Clean launches Check safety equipment (life jackets, radios, lights, etc) Make sure water hasn’t leaked into fuel tanks (marinas often don’t check this) Is the fire extinguisher working? Pump out launch pontoons and check for leaks Ergs: Oil erg chains Replace dead batteries Adjust or replace bungees on older ergs Clean Boats: Check rigging on all boats (adjust for the fall season) Make sure all bolts are tight The steering wire is free of obstructions and hasn’t frayed Inspect wheels and bearings on seats Check wiring to make sure speakers, impellers, and stroke rates work Ensure shoes are still secure and heel ties are in place Oars: Clean oar handles Check rigging on oars Make sure bolts are tight Make sure the correct sets of oars are together Coxboxes: Power cycle cox boxes. (fully charge, drain them, then charge them again). Put cox boxes on a charging timer Power cycle megaphone batteries General: Check you spare parts bins. Do they need a refill? Replace or check cleaning supplies (Hoses, towels, soap, brooms, brushes, etc) Has the first aid kit been resupplied? Are there any sharp objects (nails) sticking out on the dock Register for regattas Book regatta accomodations and transportation Order your racing shirts Anticipate winter equipment purchases to avoid shipping delays SUPPORT ROW2K If you enjoy and rely on row2k, we need your help to be able to keep doing all this. Though row2k sometimes looks like a big, outside-funded operation, it mainly runs on enthusiasm and grit. Help us keep it coming, thank you! Learn more. CommentsLog in to comment Posting... Post Cancel There are no Comments yet Rowing Features This Week's Best of Rowing on Instagram 9/10/2022 September 10, 2022 Life is a Metaphor for Rowing, Ch. 25: Gatorade September 9, 2022 Another 'Gator Bites Boat' Tale, circa 1992 September 7, 2022 Technique Feature: Steering a Head Race September 6, 2022 This Week's Best of Rowing on Instagram 9/3/2022 September 3, 2022 Life is a Metaphor for Rowing, Ch. 24: A Hero's Heart September 2, 2022 Rowing Hack: The Gas Cart September 1, 2022 Time of Day Matters for Endurance and Strength: Sports Science You Can Use August 31, 2022 Rowing Headlines Nova Southeastern University Reinstates Women's Rowing Program September 7, 2022 Arshay Cooper and the A Most Beautiful Thing Inclusion Fund Conclude Inaugural Year August 11, 2022 Six Boats Accept Spots on 2022 Senior National Team Squad June 30, 2022 Florida Tech (FIT) Cuts Men's and Women's Rowing, Three Other Sports June 28, 2022
The fall season is starting and while most of these items are common sense, in the chaos of starting a new season, it's easy to forget a few things. Here is a quick checklist Trailers: Check trailer lights Tires (check for cracks and that they are holding pressure) Check breaks and bearings Update registration if required in your state Is your spare in good shape? Inspect straps and replace worn out ones Trailer stern flags Launches: Service Launch motors Update registrations (if necessary) Clean launches Check safety equipment (life jackets, radios, lights, etc) Make sure water hasn’t leaked into fuel tanks (marinas often don’t check this) Is the fire extinguisher working? Pump out launch pontoons and check for leaks Ergs: Oil erg chains Replace dead batteries Adjust or replace bungees on older ergs Clean Boats: Check rigging on all boats (adjust for the fall season) Make sure all bolts are tight The steering wire is free of obstructions and hasn’t frayed Inspect wheels and bearings on seats Check wiring to make sure speakers, impellers, and stroke rates work Ensure shoes are still secure and heel ties are in place Oars: Clean oar handles Check rigging on oars Make sure bolts are tight Make sure the correct sets of oars are together Coxboxes: Power cycle cox boxes. (fully charge, drain them, then charge them again). Put cox boxes on a charging timer Power cycle megaphone batteries General: Check you spare parts bins. Do they need a refill? Replace or check cleaning supplies (Hoses, towels, soap, brooms, brushes, etc) Has the first aid kit been resupplied? Are there any sharp objects (nails) sticking out on the dock Register for regattas Book regatta accomodations and transportation Order your racing shirts Anticipate winter equipment purchases to avoid shipping delays