In order to keep all rowers safe and protect our equipment, we have established the following boat safety certification and rating system:
Green
Rower has successfully completed a
Learn to Row program or has demonstrated competency to a BRC coach. Rower is certified to row in a 8+, 4+, and the Alden Ocean 2x.
Blue
Rower has successfully completed a flip and swim test and has taken a
Learn to Scull class or demonstrated sculling and steering navigating competency to a BRC coach. In addition to the Green category, rower is certified for a 4x, recreational 1x, and racing 2x.
Black
Rower has completed a Flip Test and demonstrated mastery of racing shells. In addition to the Green and Blue categories, rower is certified for a 2- and racing 1x.