Building a community on and off the water.
Row. Build. Belong.
Cultivating lifelong practices that liberate the great potential of the mind and body—at any age.
We are a 100+ member, all-volunteer rowing community on the Westport River. United by a love of the water, we make rowing accessible to people of all ages and abilities. Through shared experiences, teamwork, and the rhythm of the oar, we foster personal growth, connection, and a deep appreciation for the river.
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Adult Community Rowing
Guides and nurtures the core community rowing program—welcoming newcomers, offering gentle, high-quality coaching, and organizing casual to adventurous rows.
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Boat Building
Oversees the hands-on boatbuilding program where volunteers mentor youth and community members in crafting seaworthy wooden boats from the keel up.
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![Boats with various inscriptions are grounded on a grassy shore near a calm body of water. Houses with trees displaying fall colors are in the background.]()
Race Training
Manages and coaches the Race Training Program, which welcomes adult rowers of all fitness levels—focusing on inclusion, technique, camaraderie, and opportunities to compete regionally
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Westport River Regatta
Coordinates every step of the annual Regatta—from logistics, registration, sponsorships, swag, food, venue planning, to timing, music, prizes, and post-event follow-up.
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Youth Rowing Program
In partnership with Westport Recreation, this summer program for students entering grades 6–11 teaches rowing, navigation, water safety, coxing, and teamwork—building confidence, leadership, and lasting community ties.
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Coxswains
Trains and manages coxswains who steer the boats, arrive early to prepare docks and boats, and support about 15 rows per week during our active 6-month season.
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Fundraising
Drives fundraising efforts to support no-cost youth educational programs, building community support and financial sustainability.
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Scheduling
Oversees all row scheduling using Sign-Up Genius, maintaining fair and efficient access to rows and coordinating coxswain and boat assignments.
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Special Events
Plans and runs unique seasonal rows like the July 4th Row, Moonlight Rows, “Head of Westport” or “Row to the Let”, adding memorable experiences to the rowing season.
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Special Rows
Organizes excursion-style rows—like ROW (Recovery on the Water), a supportive rowing program for individuals whose lives have been touched by cancer—combining adventure, community, and tradition.
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Events
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10/18
Boatbuilding Project begins. Sign up now!
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![Two boats docked at a marina with houses and a red building in the background. One boat is brown with the number 48, and the other boat is white with the number 12. The boats are tied to a wooden dock.]()
10/18
Racing Team competes at The Mighty Merrimack Race, Amesbury MA. Learn more here.
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10/25
Racing Team competes at Onset Challenge, Onset MA. Learn more here.
