Row, Row, Row

Members of the Tulane Rowing Team work out on rowing machines in front of the uptown Whole Foods Market at an Erg-a-thon to raise money for competition. Rowers typically “erg” on the rowing machines, called ergometers, between 2,000 and 5,000 meters at a time, but for this event on Friday (March 25) and Saturday (March 26) some of the rowers went out for a full marathon (42,195 meters) or more. Money raised helps the team travel to regattas, repair boats and rebuild the team boathouse.

Collectively, members of the Tulane Rowing Team met their goal of rowing one million meters over two days.

Senior Hannah Udell, vice commodore of the team, sets up for the event. Tulane Rowing shirts were available for purchase and many shoppers made donations during the event.

Sophomore Jerica Podrat, left, helps Catherine Cerise learn to row. An ergometer was available for community members to try out with the help of team members.