Megunticook Rowing

Tue, 03/17/2026 - 6:00am

Registration for Spring 2026 Megunticook Rowing Varsity and Club teams is now open! While we will not be on the water until the end of April, dry-land work outs at the Penobscot Bay YMCA start Monday, March 16th. Club and Varsity athletes will build both physical strength and camaraderie to prepare for a competitive and exciting spring season.

VARSITY ROWING

The varsity rowing team is for experienced high school athletes and rowers grades 9-12. The Varsity team will compete at regattas in the New England area. Will we continue last fall's gold medal streak? Only the team can say!

Varsity Practices:

Dates: Ongoing through May 23rd
Dry land: March 16th – April 24th, M-T-W-Th 3:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., Friday 5:45 a.m. – 7:15 a.m. at the Penobscot Bay YMCA
On the water: April 27th – May 23rd, M-T-W-Th-F 3:45 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. at Barrett’s Cove

Details:

Coach: Bob Van Twyver
Cost: $700 (Regatta fees are included in the price. Travel expenses and housing costs for regattas are not included)

Financial Aid is available! Everyone gets a seat in the boat. Please apply here.

Registration:

Varsity Girls: Register here
Varsity Boys: Register here

CLUB ROWING

Our club rowing program is designed for rowers 6th grade and up who are learning to row or who prefer a more relaxed, noncompetitive schedule. The program’s focus is an introduction to rowing, building technique and endurance, and enjoying time on the water. We will provide broad exposure to rowing in different size boats and with both sweep and sculling techniques. Rowers in this program may have the option to compete at a home regatta at the end of the season and may be invited to join the varsity team based on skill level, participation, and enthusiasm.

Club Practices:

Pre-season rowing camp: March 16th - March 20th T-W-Th each week, 3:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. at the Penobscot Bay YMCA
Dry land: March 23rd – April 24th, T-W-Th 3:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. at the Penobscot Bay YMCA
On the water: April 27th – May 23rd, T & Tr 4:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. at Barrett’s Cove

Registration: