Youth Coastal Rowing

Boatbuilding

Community Youth Rowing

Dharma Voyage is excited to offer coastal rowing experiences for local youth between the ages of 15 and 23 in their four-person rowing quad. Coastal rowing (sculling with two oars and sliding seats in ocean-sturdy boats) is supported by the international rowing body, is the fastest growing aspect of global rowing and is under consideration as an Olympic sport. We use a 35’ FISA coastal racing quad (quadruple sculls), which is a responsive and seaworthy boat, ready to tackle waves and coastal challenges with a crew of four plus coxswain.

This is the ultimate summer experience for teens and young adults! Learn how to row a sliding-seat coastal boat and take it on an adventure. The program starts by learning the basics of rowing and boat handling on the protected Westport River waters. Once participants gain sufficient skills, the next step is to row sheltered coastal waters. As the crew strengthens, we progress into more exposed coastal waters and get into waves. Learn how to pull over steep waves and to feel the speed of surfing the seas. The program culminates in an expedition to distant horizons. In 2017, our team rowed from Westport out to Penikese and Cuttyhunk Islands for a weekend of exploration.

Expedition destinations are determined by the level of the team, and participants are encouraged to enroll for multiple years to increase their skills and level of challenges.

We also partner with other local organizations to leverage their programs as well as ours, most recently with Missionaries of Charity, and The Next Step Program.

Contact us for information about coastal rowing.