Hi all rowing families. Here is the latest for the regattas this weekend. All rowers will be dismissed from class around 11:45, depart ESJ at 12, and arrive in Ortega around 12:30. The middle school kids will have their lunch at ESJ at their normal time. Upper school kids will need to bring a lunch and eat before 12:30. Your kids will take the same transportation they would normally take to the Boathouse to Ortega. The coaches will let the teachers know that your child w

Good evening parents. I just wanted to give you an update on how things went today. The boys were ALL early for the bus. That is a great way to start the day. In the morning, the 1st boats rowed pieces together, the 2nd and freshman boat rowed pieces against the Deerfield 2nd boat and our 4 went against their 4. The order of the morning was to do 3 minute pieces, but after the first two, we switched to a different part of the lake because of the wind and did 2 minute piece

Well, we are at the midpoint of the season, and things have begun very well. The boys have been working hard, are getting faster and seem to be having a good time. This week, we have had three eights and a four coming to practice, and this is the group that we will take to Orlando on Saturday. Friday we will practice at 8 and again at noon. Many of the boys have been bringing a lunch or a snack for between the two rows. Tomorrow we will finish with a light row and then loa

Hi all rowing parents, Regatta This week, ESJ rows against Pinecrest and Bolles. For the new parents, this regatta is for fun, trophies, and a year of bragging rights. Trophies are given to the top MV1 and WV1 boats only. Sorry for the delay with information and change in signup genius. One of the other teams had a huge scheduling issue that delayed our end. If you signed up to help, please check the signup genius for time changes. Should be beautiful weather. The upper

Hi upper boat rowing parents, FRIDAY There is a lot going on Friday, between Grandparent's Day and the kids taking off for their first away regatta. We will depart at 12:15 on Friday from the Buck on two buses. School lets out at 11:30am for Grandparent's Day. Rowers can attend, but need to be on the bus by 12:15. Rowers not attending Grandparent's Day need to bring a bag lunch for Friday and should bring a full water bottle. We will provide a snack for the bus. There hav

Hi upper school parents, Thank you for everyone's help and support this past weekend with the Double Dual. We had some very good competition and great racing throughout the day. Next up is the OARs race on Turkey Lake in Orlando. Below is the info and itinerary I have at this time, but is subject to change. OARS Regatta Saturday March 11th Friday We will depart at 12:15 on Friday from the Buck on two buses. School lets out at 11:30am for Grandparent's day. Rowers can atten

Hi all rowing families, Monday and Tuesday, Mike will be taking videos of our seniors and additional videos for our end of the year banquet. This next part applies to only our upper school boats. We need every boy that rows on an upper boat to wear their unisuit on Monday. On Tuesday, the girls need to wear theirs. The coaches sent out a note to the kids, but please remind them. This will be Mike's only chance to film in the chase boats. Saturday was a beautiful day for

Hi all rowing families, There are just a few things. For States you must have the same number of volunteers per number of races. We needed 10 and we have 10 volunteers. A special "Thank You" to John Gallo, Mark LaBorde, Matthew Thompson, Jason Centrella (for two slots), Wyke Hampton, Laura Leigh Haynes, Joe Ryals, Kit Washburn, & Kevin Bodge. You guys are awesome!!! Tomorrow's regatta Thank you for all our parent volunteers. We only have three more slots to fill. We RE