Race Training
The Race Training program is for anyone who is an active Adult Community Rower
Who is it for?
Adult rowers of all levels who want to push themselves in a supportive team setting.
Anyone interested in building endurance, strength, and racing skills.
What can I expect?
Structured practices designed to improve technique and speed.
Focus on teamwork, conditioning, and competitive readiness.
Guidance from experienced coaches and fellow rowers.
When do we train?
Weekly practices.
Sessions build toward local and regional regattas.
Why join race training?
Experience the excitement of racing as part of a crew.
Challenge yourself physically and mentally.
Build camaraderie and friendships on and off the water.
This is a chance to travel to new locations to meet and compete with others in the rowing world
How do I sign up?
Spots are limited.
For more information about this program, please contact Cindi Zembo at racing@dharmavoyage.org
Robin Gross is the coach for race training.
In every session, participants will be taught how to:
Refine their technique
Come together as a crew
Discover the safe and fun challenges of gaining the skill and strength to make the boat move faster!
It is understood that there will be a wide range of interest, from those who want to race seriously, to a more casual recreational racer, to those who do not want to race at all and simply want to learn more about rowing and fitness on the water.
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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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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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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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Fundraising
Drives fundraising efforts to support no-cost youth educational programs, building community support and financial sustainability.
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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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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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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.
