Get Involved in Dharma Voyage!
Our Teams
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Adult Community Rowing
Support the organization and communication of our Adult Community Rowing program, and warmly welcome rowers as they join the community.
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Boat Building
Oversees our hands-on boatbuilding project, bringing participants, volunteers, and youth together to create seaworthy wooden boats from the keel up.
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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
Helps plan and support fundraising initiatives and events, building community support and sustaining programs and projects.
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Race Training
Manages the Race Training Program, welcoming adult rowers of all fitness levels and emphasizing camaraderie, skill development, and regional racing opportunities.
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Scheduling
Handles row scheduling in Sign-Up Genius, coordinating weekly rowing schedules, private rows, and coxswain assignments.
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Special Events
Plans and / or leads special seasonal rows—including the July 4th Row, Moonlight Rows, the “Head of Westport,” and “Row to the Let”—creating memorable highlights throughout the rowing season.
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Special Rows
Hosts special rows—including ROW (Recovery on the Water), a supportive program for those affected by cancer—creating space for compassion, community, and connection.
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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, as well as 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.
Interested in Volunteering?
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Ways to Contact Us
To learn more about Dharma Voyage, or to find out how to get involved, contact us at: info@dharmavoyage.org
To help us serve you in the most efficient manner possible, please browse the following options to find the best match for your inquiry:
Adult Community Rowing
rowing@dharmavoyage.org
Race Training
racing@dharmavoyage.org
New Rowers
newrowers@dharmavoyage.org
General Information
info@dharmavoyage.org