2011 Festival Format

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For 2011, the Miami Rowing Festival format will be modified. Based on observation and feedback, we decided to cut one of the on the water sessions from the schedule. This will bring the total sessions to 6 instead of 7. The reasoning was that by Sunday afternoon, most participants were wiped and could use a break. Also, this Sunday afternoon break will give everyone a chance to 'take in' a little of Miami. (This also allowed us to lower the cost of the camp by $55). We'll still have the Monday morning session.

 

In summary:

Friday - 2 sessions

Saturday - 2 sessions

Sunday - 1 session

Monday - 1 session

 

Other changes that we are making is the break between morning and afternoon sessions on Saturday. We've added an extra hour so that folks have time to nap, romp on the beach, or just laze at the cafe with that frothed double decaf nonfat cappucino.

 

There is also talk about making the Saturday afternoon session even later, closer to dusk, for a nighttime lights on the bay feel. MBRC still has to discuss this with the coaches because safety is paramount. (The Miami Boat Show is in full swing this weekend so there is more power boat traffic).

 

In terms of rowing, we plan to offer both sweep and scull. Last year, we had one eight, and then one four and one quad. Depending on the number of participants, we may see a mix of 8+, 4+, and 4x. Small boats are available, but in a limited supply: : there are (4) singles and (2) doubles. However, given the requirement for one coach just for small boats, we may restrict the festival to just quads and larger sweep boats.

 

Finally, we plan to hold to our coaching standard of 2 coaches for up to 24 participants, adding a third after that. Basically the standard is one coach for every two boats.

 

Got any thoughts? Please post!