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ROW WITH US
Central Connecticut Rowing (CCR) is a rowing club based in Middletown, Connecticut. The mission of CCR is to promote rowing and the growth of the rowing community within Middletown and throughout Connecticut.
We offer rowing programs on the beautiful Connecticut River originating from the Middletown John K. Smith Boathouse. The programs are administered through the Middletown Recreation & Community Services Department. We offer rowing programs for anyone aged 13 and up, from novice to experienced, recreational to competitive. Our program currently offers rowing in eight and four person rowing shells.
NEWS
Oct 24, 2022
Central Connecticut Rowing (CCR) has received a $1,000.00 grant from the Community Foundation of Middlesex County to go toward the purchase of a quality used eight person rowing shell.
2023 PROGRAM
FREE!
LEARN TO ROW DAY
June 3, 2023
Open to anyone
Saturday 10 AM to 2 PM
Are you curious about how to row one of those long boats you see on the Connecticut River in Middletown? Are you considering joining Central Connecticut Rowing but not sure if you will like it? Want to get a feeling for what rowing is before committing to a class? This free event offers each participant a brief overview of rowing, a chance to learn a little technique on a rowing machine, see our boathouse and go out in an 8-person boat for a brief row on the river.
Register on the Middletown Rec site
NEW!
SUMMER NOVICE ROWING
June 8 to August 10, 2023
Two options to pick from:
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Saturdays mornings
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Monday / Thursday evenings
Teaches you the basics you need to get out on the water in an eight-person sweep boat. For the first few classes, you learn rowing basics and terms on land using the rowing machines (ergometers). Some basic fitness and stretching will be part of each class. Ergs will be used sporadically throughout and occasional rotation in the motorboat will happen.
NEW!
ADVANCED SUMMER ROWING
June 6 to August 10, 2023
Monday / Tuesday / Thursday evenings
This program offers the ability for all levels to improve and build on their present rowing skills and fitness.
Summer registration is open now for Middletown residents! Non-resident registration starts on May 29.
JOIN OUR TEAM
Our goal is to teach the beginner to row as well as improve and refine the experienced rower’s skills. Each session includes instruction from experienced coaches. We also offer the opportunity to train for fall regatta racing.
COXSWAINS WANTED!
We are looking for experienced coxswains, and we can also train anyone that may be interested in this position.
CCR BOARD MEMBERS
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Rebecca MacLachlan - President
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Ann Bird - Vice President
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John Rugh - Treasurer
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Kim Dachelet - Secretary
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Beth Baker
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Alicea Charamut
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Scott McIntyre
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Michael Pineau
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Daryl Smith
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Christina Wasch