CRASH-Bs 2024????

[Yankeerunner]

I know that it's frustrating, but I'm not giving up. Putting on an event like that is a big undertaking, and very expensive. The hang up this year seems to be difficulty in nailing down an affordable venue. It's still considered to be TBA, not cancelled.

[jpreisig]

If Crash-B's don't happen, does anyone know if there will be any organized location in the Boston area on February 3rd to enable participation in Nationals from a virtual location but without having to row completely alone.

[Yankeerunner]

If Crash-B's don't happen, does anyone know if there will be any organized location in the Boston area on February 3rd to enable participation in Nationals from a virtual location but without having to row completely alone.

Unfortunately, no. At the moment the only sites for the National are Alexandria, Pittsburgh, and Tacoma. I'm going to Alexandria by train. I went there when it was the WorldRowing championship five years ago and they did a great job of organizing. It's now one of the biggest ergattas in the USA.

[Cyclist2]

At the moment the only sites for the National are Alexandria, Pittsburgh, and Tacoma.

Thanks for that update, Rick. I'm doing the Tacoma race, and now I have a little more motivation to get trained up. Looking at last year's NWErgomania results, there was no one in my category, and of the four total masters men, I would be in the mix with my current time at 72 years of age. Now there will be LOTS of competition! Great news! See you on the podium .

[Elizabeth]

Newbie here, so please be gentle. My son is a high school sophomore, who is enjoying rowing so far and would like to continue onto college rowing. What is the benefit of participating in an event such as Crash B?

Hi there! Benefits of participating in an event like this:

Training for a specific event can help to add focus and a reason to training.

In-person events can be a fun way to meet other members of the rowing & indoor rowing community.

You have the opportunity to see how you compare against other people in the same age/weight category.

You get practice executing a race plan in a live environment against other people. Last year, I ignored someone who pulled ahead early and it was absolutely the right call.

2k records must be set in competition. (This applies to a very small subset of people.)

I would imagine that college coaches would be more focused on erg scores and any demonstrated performance on the water, but that's really not my area of expertise.

[gregory.cook]

Unfortunately, no. At the moment the only sites for the National are Alexandria, Pittsburgh, and Tacoma. I'm going to Alexandria by train. I went there when it was the WorldRowing championship five years ago and they did a great job of organizing. It's now one of the biggest ergattas in the USA.

Tacoma? I've not seen anything about that being a venue for Nationals. Do you have a reference?

[Cyclist2]

Tacoma? I've not seen anything about that being a venue for Nationals. Do you have a reference?

Here you go, Greg. https://www.tacomarowing.org/nwergomania. There is a link to the Regatta Central page, and to the USRowing site that explains it all.

See you there!

[gregory.cook]

Here you go, Greg. https://www.tacomarowing.org/nwergomania. There is a link to the Regatta Central page, and to the USRowing site that explains it all.

See you there!

Well, that's interesting. My wife and I already signed up for the virtual event.

[Yankeerunner]

Unfortunately, no. At the moment the only sites for the National are Alexandria, Pittsburgh, and Tacoma. I'm going to Alexandria by train. I went there when it was the WorldRowing championship five years ago and they did a great job of organizing. It's now one of the biggest ergattas in the USA.

Tacoma? I've not seen anything about that being a venue for Nationals. Do you have a reference?

Strangely enough it's not listed still in some USRowing pages about the championship, but here it is on RegattaCentral:

https://www.regattacentral.com/regatta/?job_id=8826

[Elizabeth]

CRASH-Bs has announced a February 4 date on Instagram. It does not appear their website is updated.

I am already registered for ErgSprints the day before. I wonder if they will find a lot of people able to participate given the previously announced races on February 3.

[Yankeerunner]

CRASH-Bs has announced a February 4 date on Instagram. It does not appear their website is updated.

I am already registered for ErgSprints the day before. I wonder if they will find a lot of people able to participate given the previously announced races on February 3.

That's a disappointment. I'll be in Alexandria the day before too, and am not inclined to bail out of that even for CRASH-Bs. I've already paid for train tickets, entry fees, and arranged a place to stay, after being informed that CRASH-Bs would be on the 11th and not conflict.


Oh, good grief, they have announced on facebook too, and used a photo of me in the post.
https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=c ... mpionships

[jpreisig]

I don't judge because was involved years ago in organizing a national cycling championships and understand the 1000 moving pieces that need to fall into place. But, if Crash-Bs could be included in the National Championships lineup (after all, Pittsburg is a weekend ahead), you could have New England, Almost Midwest, Mid-Atlantic and Northwest all represented at sites for the hybrid championships. Some coordination could go a long ways here.

[Yankeerunner]

I don't judge because was involved years ago in organizing a national cycling championships and understand the 1000 moving pieces that need to fall into place. But, if Crash-Bs could be included in the National Championships lineup (after all, Pittsburg is a weekend ahead), you could have New England, Almost Midwest, Mid-Atlantic and Northwest all represented at sites for the hybrid championships. Some coordination could go a long ways here.

I'm not judging either, because I understand that they took a financial hit last year due to lower-than-expected entries and understandably needed a less expensive venue. If this is the best that they could manage to find a date and place that would work, then I certainly hope it is successful and that next year a better weekend can be found.

When I was in contact with them I specifically asked if they would be part of the USRowing National Championship and I was told an emphatic NO, hence my choice to go to Alexandria. And according to USRowing the championship will be determined on the 3rd. I suppose things could change, just as CRASH-Bs has changed, but I wouldn't count on it.

[jpreisig]

Just checked the CRASH-B website (crash-b.org) and they have started updating it. The venue is listed as the Somerville Armory. Nice to see the details starting to emerge! I am looking forward to my first competition (and in-person, too :~)

[gregory.cook]

Here you go, Greg. https://www.tacomarowing.org/nwergomania. There is a link to the Regatta Central page, and to the USRowing site that explains it all.

See you there!

I see that you are registered. Are you a lightweight? I don't see any way to register as a lightweight.