Captains Test
Passing the Captain's test is a requirement to checkout RRC club 1X, 2X, and 4X boats. Captain's test can be administered by a RRC Coach or the Boathouse Captain. To schedule a Captain's test please reach out to The Boathouse Captain, Pam Murray murraypamelagraves07@gmail.com.
Captain's Test What to Expect
Demonstrate knowledge and/or skills in the following areas:
Terminology
Traffic Patterns
Safety & Equipment handling
Off the water
Follow all sing-out procedures (reserving boats, whiteboard)
Remove boat from rack
Carry boat to water
Place boat in water
Put oars in and out of oar locks
Remove boat from water
Carry boat to boathouse
Place boat on rack
Complete sign-in procedures
On the water
Launch boat without assistance
Row through the bridge arch and back to dock
Follow correct traffic patterns
Execute emergency stop (hold water)
Turn boat using both oars
Back the boat
Dock boat without assistance
Flip test in deep water