Megunticook Rowing

Don't miss our last FREE learn-to-row session of the season March 23–27 at the Pen Bay YMCA!

Our winter Learn-to-Row program offers an introduction designed to teach you the fundamentals of the rowing sequence on our indoor ERG rowing machines. No experience is required!

Once you've completed an indoor session, you'll be ready to transition to an on-the-water program this spring or summer at a reduced cost.

Visit our website for all the details! (Link in comments).

Would you like some great rowing advice from a person who won first place in their division at the Head of the Charles regatta at age 80? We thought you might! Meet Megunticook Rowing member Cathy Kemper. Anyone who has met Cathy knows just what a powerhouse she is on and off the water, and we couldn't be more thrilled to feature her in our "Meet the Rowers" series!

"Rowing is a metaphor for life," says Cathy. "Don’t worry about the last stroke, focus on the one you’re on now, ‘cause that’s the one you can fix."

Thinking about taking up rowing? "Just do it!" says Cathy. "Bring a friend to share trials, tribulations, and triumphs. Or make new friends, while you learn about rowing and yourself

And finally: "Never worry about where you sit in the boat! The only bad seat is on shore."

Our last FREE indoor learn to row session happens March 23–27 at the PenBay YMCA. See the link in comments for more info and to read more about Cathy Kemper. Just do it!

The Megunticook Rowing team headed up to Troy Howard Middle School in Belfast last week for more school outreach. We met with 125 (yes 125!!!) 6–8th graders, and we were blown away by how quickly they picked up the skills Coach Bob showed them. We're looking forward to seeing some of them join us on the water in our juniors program this spring!

Our club rowing program is designed for young rowers who are just learning to row. This program introduces the fundamentals of rowing while building technique, endurance, and an appreciation for time on the water in a super stable situation.

Do you know a young rower who would like to join our Club Program? Visit our website (link in comments) for more info!

Thanks to Coach Bob and team members, Denise, Mark, and Marnie for leading this school outreach session!