All those early morning workouts paid off for Cabot Adams, Amy Mitchell and Robert Wickenden on Sunday July 20th at Riverside Boat Club's annual Cromwell Cup. All three rowers finished in their time trials in the top three. Robert finished second in the finals. Amy and Cabot took third place in their finals. The course of1000 meters on the Charles River known as the Powerhouse Stretch.

Robert Wickenden is a rising sophomore at Deerfield Academy. He is a member of the varsity rowing team there (as well as varsity swimming and water polo). He has been rowing with Megunticook Rowing since 6th grade, and he was recruited for rowing at both Deerfield Academy and Phillips Exeter based on his rowing experience with Megunticook Rowing. Cabot Adams picked up rowing with Megunticook Rowing when COVID shut down the swimming program. He rowed his freshman year at Wesleyan and has been coaching Learn to Row and other Masters groups this summer. Amy has been rowing for about five years and competes regularly in New England regattas.

When asked about the weekend’s experience and Megunticook Rowing in general Robert said, “This is my first summer rowing with Megunticook, and it's been a blast. In past years, I have opted out of summer rowing because I wasn't as serious about the sport, but as I get older and grow more passionate, having this opportunity in the off season has proven invaluable. It was about four and a half years ago when I went to my first orientation for Megunticook Rowing, and it was then that I knew the program was something special. Over the years, I have been coached by olympic athletes and college coaches; I've rowed in almost every type of boat, and can't begin to describe how grateful I am to have had these opportunities. It was through the program that I first got exposed to the sport and I haven't looked back since. I'll admit that rowing will not be for everyone. The early morning practices, or the long drives to regattas can prove challenging, but the wonderful coaching staff and supportive community make it much more than worth it. The sport of rowing and by extension Megunticook Rowing, has changed the trajectory of my life for the better.”

The competitors are thankful for Megunticook Rowing's Competitive summer program and to the entire coaching staff led by Head Coaches Kali Brown and Bob Van Twyver.

Come Row With Us! We have programs for ages 12-100! All levels! 

Reminder to  6-12th Graders!  Megunticook Rowing is offering Free Learn to Row July 31st and August 5th 

Megunticook Rowing wants you to join the team. To encourage new rowers, we are offering two Learn to Row sessions from 6:30-8:30am Thursday July 31st and Tuesday, August 5th and no cost. Grab a friend and come check out the ultimate team sport that is rowing. Some current team members and our awesome coaches will be on hand to take you through the basics. Plan on attending both sessions to get the most out of the experience. After these sessions, you can participate in Novice sessions for $10 a session, that’s half off the regular price using the code JUNIOR25. Come Row With Us! 

Interested? Email: row@megunticookrowing.org 

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