Guest Rowers

GUEST POLICY Certain classes of members as set forth under the "Types of Membership" section, may invite a guest to row out of the boathouse and use GCRA equipment (in accordance with the “GCRA Equipment Use Rules”). Local residents may row as guest a maximum of three times per season. Out-of-town residents may row a maximum of one week per season as a guest. Anyone other than a special GCRA program participant who desires to row more than these allowed periods will be requested to pay dues. Members are at all times responsible to evaluate the rowing skill level of the guest before placing him/her in a shell. Only accomplished scullers shall be permitted to go out in a single scull and will be accompanied by the member in another shell or launch, unless otherwise approved by a member of the Executive Committee. Guests must sign a Waiver of Liability prior to accessing the GCRA facilities or equipment as well as a Guest Rower Application which must be completed and signed by both the Guest and the member hosting the Guest. The hosting member should download the Waiver and Guest Rower Application, have them completed and submit them to the Association Secretary by placing it in the Secretary’s mailbox prior to the guest rowing on the water. Guest privileges may be extended only to those persons who wish to be introduced to the sport of rowing, to those persons who are experienced rowers and who may potentially be candidates for first-time Association membership, or who are out-of-town visitors.