Normal Time for High School Novice Women's Crew 6000 m.?

Question

We did a 6000 m. in about 24:51 in high school. How good is that? I know that calculated into a 500 m. it would be a little under 5 minutes, which is terrible, but for an overall 6000 race, how is that for newbies?

Answer 1

If you're a novice, that's actually pretty good.  Don't forget that it's not the same as rowing indoors.  Wind...water flow...because of the elements you are going to be slowed down, period.  When I was in high school, I was a coxswain.  Because of high winds, I once had the lovely opportunity to run a 28 minute course.  With varsity.