Coventry Lake Community Rowing
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On Friday, June 5, our Seniors Rowing 101 class got their feet wet (and thankfully only their feet!). 13 rowers got out to try rowing for the first time (two had done it once or twice before). We sent out singles and a quad and next week will switch it up for more experiences. The … Read more
Each year the youth team puts together some sort of thank you for the coaches. Recently I found the book of “stories” from one of our earliest teams. Here are a few of them for you to enjoy!
We are thrilled to share that Coventry Lake Community Rowing (CLCR) has been awarded a grant from the American Savings Foundation. This generous support helps strengthen our mission to make rowing accessible, inclusive, and impactful for our community. Grants like this are more than financial support—they are a vote of confidence in our work and … Read more
Coventry Lake Community Rowing is proud to share that we have been selected as a USRowing Open Doors Program recipient. The Open Doors initiative supports rowing organizations that are actively working to reduce barriers to participation and create welcoming, inclusive pathways into the sport. This recognition affirms CLCR’s commitment to opening access to rowing for … Read more
What a season! Looking back at 2025, Coventry Lake Community Rowing (CLCR) grew in numbers, strength, community partnerships, and achievement. Whether you rowed your first stroke, raced at a regatta, cheered from shore, or volunteered behind the scenes, this year was about community — and it showed. Our Rowing Season Kicked Off Strong We opened … Read more
We often apply for grants and when we do, we like to share stories and testimonials from our parents, rowers and general supporters.
We’re wrapping up an incredible first week of youth rowing at Coventry Lake Community Rowing! From learning the basics to building confidence on the water, our new and returning rowers showed up with energy, focus, and great team spirit. The lake was full of first strokes, big smiles, and a whole lot of progress. Whether … Read more
Help Send Our Para Doubles to Youth Nationals! Coventry Lake Community Rowing is proud to announce that we have two incredible Para Double teams heading to the USRowing Youth Nationals in Sarasota, Florida—and we need your help to get them there! This is a huge milestone for our athletes, and your support will help cover … Read more
We are pleased to share that the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving has approved a grant of $15,000.00 to Coventry Lake Community Rowing! The boat pictured, is on its way from Oklahoma to its new home at Patriot’s Park. We are so pleased to be recipients of the John Blair grant, serving sight-impaired athletes with … Read more
Coventry Lake Community Rowing Brings Home Gold at USRowing Nationals Local Teen Rowers Sobie Dowd & John Cromie Shine in Sarasota, FL Coventry, CT – Coventry Lake Community Rowing (CLCR) made history at the 2024 USRowing National Championships in Sarasota, Florida, as 16-year-olds Sobie Dowd and John Cromie captured the gold medal in the PR3 … Read more