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Rockland Rowing Masters Regatta June 15th At Rockland Lake Congers

Published

6 months ago

May 21, 2024

Rockland Report Admin

Get ready to experience the thrill of rowing competition amidst the natural beauty of Rockland Lake State Park. The Rockland Rowing Association proudly announces its second annual Rockland Rowing Masters Regatta.

Building on the success of last year’s event, this year promises an even more exhilarating and inclusive rowing spectacle, complete with traditional 1000m sprints, the unique Rockland Relays, and a vibrant beer garden to celebrate the spirit of rowing.

Event Highlights:
● Professionally Designed Course: 1000m course features 10 buoyed lanes with stake
boats, promising fair and competitive racing.
● Scenic Venue: Nestled within Rockland Lake State Park, the venue offers stunning
views and a perfect backdrop for both competitors and spectators.
● Comprehensive Racing Schedule: Embracing the legacy of the Derby Sweeps &
Sculls, this event offers a full spectrum of events, ensuring a place for every masters
rower.
● Professional Management: With expert timing and management, participants can look
forward to a seamless racing experience.
● Accessibility: Excellent trailer access and ample parking make participation hassle-
free. Located just 20 miles from New York and minutes from the Tappan Zee Bridge, it’s
conveniently accessible.
● Local Amenities: Enjoy the charm of Nyack and the broader Rockland County with its
array of dining and hotel options.
● Innovative Rockland Relays: A test of strategy and team depth, these relay races add
a dynamic twist to the day's competition.
● Youth Engagement: The regatta includes 1000m youth quad races, fostering the next
generation of rowers.
● Boat Rentals: Available for those in need, ensuring everyone has a chance to compete.

There is no handicapping at this Regatta. The goal is to allow crews to get to experience being on the water with as close to a full 10-lane field as they can get in each event, while still awarding medals to winners in each age category represented in the flight. Online registration is currently open with a deadline of June 5 th . For more information and to download a race packet with complete details, visit www.rocklandrowing.org.

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The Rockland Report Would Like To Thank All Who Have Served This Great Country

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1 week ago

November 11, 2024

Rockland Report Admin

In 1921, an unknown World War I American soldier was buried in Arlington National Cemetery. This site, on a hillside overlooking the Potomac River and the city of Washington, D.C., became the focal point of reverence for America’s veterans. Similar ceremonies occurred earlier in England and France, where an unknown soldier was buried in each nation’s highest place of honor (in England, Westminster Abbey; in France, the Arc de Triomphe). These memorial gestures all took place on November 11, giving universal recognition to the celebrated ending of World War I fighting at 11 a.m., November 11, 1918 (the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month). The day became known as “Armistice Day.” Armistice Day officially received its name in America in 1926 through a Congressional resolution. It became a national holiday 12 years later by similar Congressional action. If the idealistic hope had been realized that World War I was “the War to end all wars,” November 11 might still be called Armistice Day. But only a few years after the holiday was proclaimed, war broke out in Europe. Sixteen and one-half million Americans took part. Four hundred seven thousand of them died in service, more than 292,000 in battle. Armistice Day Changed To Honor All Veterans The first celebration using the term Veterans Day occurred in Birmingham, Alabama, in 1947. Raymond Weeks, a World War II veteran, organized “National Veterans Day,” which included a parade and other festivities, to honor all veterans. The event was held on November 11.

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Happy Halloween Rockland County From The Rockland Report Be safe Have Fun

Published

3 weeks ago

October 31, 2024

Rockland Report Admin

Halloween originated from the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, which was a celebration of changing seasons from summer to winter. The Celts believed that on the night of October 31, the boundary between the worlds of the living and the dead became blurred, and the spirits of the dead would return to earth. To ward off evil spirits, the Celts would: light bonfires, wear costumes, and tell fortunes.

Over time, the traditions of Samhain blended with other cultures and religions:

Christian influence

In the eighth century, Pope Gregory III designated November 1 as All Saints’ Day, a day to honor Christian saints and martyrs. All Saints’ Day later became known as All Hallows’ Day, and the night before, October 31, became known as All Hallows’ Eve, and eventually Halloween.
Irish folklore

The Irish and Scottish brought their folklore about a trickster named Jack to America, where they found pumpkins, which were easier to carve than turnips. The story of Jack-o’-lantern is said to have inspired the Irish to carve faces into pumpkins to ward off evil spirits.