Coventry Lake Community Rowing
Change your perspective. Row.
What is rowing and how does it differ from other sports? Rowing is a sport where athletes propel a boat using oars. It differs from other sports in that it requires teamwork, synchronization, and endurance, while also offering a unique on-water experience. There are opportunities for athletes to row and for coxswains who are usually … Read more
The coxswain is responsible for steering the boat and coordinating the power and rhythm of the rowers. In some capacities, the coxswain is responsible for implementing the training regimen or race plan. Most coaches cannot communicate to boat/coxswain, so the coxswain is the “coach” in the boat. The role can be both critical and fulfilling. While … Read more
Celebrating 10 Years of Community Rowing: A Journey of Empowerment and Unity 🚣♂️🎉 This year marks a significant milestone for our Community Rowing Program – a decade of making waves in the lives of youth and adults! For 10 years, our program has not just been about rowing; it’s been about building a community, fostering … Read more
Warm winter did help us get on the water in early April. As a practice, we wait until air/water combined temperature is 100 degrees or over.. and much of the spring teetered around there for weeks!
Thank you to Litchfield Rowing Club for saving the day. After dates getting mixed up with North Hampton, then DEEP permits getting cancelled for Amber Zapatka Memorial Regatta, our rowers were left with a trailer ready to go and no place to race. Litchfield had a scrimmage already lined up with Rumsey Hall Rowing and … Read more
Crash Bs 2023 – First time CHS/CLCR had representation. Our girls did great and we are so proud of their dedication and desire to compete!
Coventry Lake Junior Rowing is on the Junior Rowing blade shirt, which has the blade designs for every high school aged rowing program in the US (939 blades). Coventry Lake is on the front, 13th row down from the top, on the far left side. See photos of the front and back of the shirt below. I … Read more
Celebrating Women Athletes “Fight for the things you care about, but do it in a way that will lead others to join you.” – Ruth Bader Ginsberg This year at UConn there was an extra celebration noting women in sports. This is an extra-special moment for CLCR as we rely on our “big sisters” next … Read more
The Health Advisory closing both Patriot’s Park and Lisciki beaches has been removed and the beaches will be reopened. You can read full article on the ehhd.org website or Download press release here > Please be aware that conditions still exist that may result in a higher risk in isolated parts of the lake. Residents … Read more
There are times in your life as a rower that are epic. You know what I am talking about, when it just clicks and the only thing holding you back is what kind of shape your are in. These moments happen because you put the work in. Maybe not that week, may not even the … Read more