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ROW WITH US
Central Connecticut Rowing (CCR) is a nonprofit rowing club based in Middletown, Connecticut. Our mission is to promote the sport of rowing and foster the growth of a diverse and inclusive rowing community in Middletown and across the state of Connecticut.
We offer rowing programs on the scenic Connecticut River, launching from the John K. Smith Boathouse in Middletown. Programs are run in partnership with the Middletown Recreation & Community Services Department and are open to anyone aged 13 and older. Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced rower, we provide opportunities for both recreational and competitive rowing. Participants train and race in four- and eight-person rowing shells.
2025 PROGRAMS
LEARN TO ROW DAY
Sat May 31, 2025
10 AM to 2 PM
Discover the thrill of rowing in Middletown on National Learn to Row Day! Enjoy guided tours and hands-on instruction — it’s free to join, but space is limited.
SUMMER ON-THE-WATER ROWING
INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED
June 5 to July 31, 2025
Mon / Tue / Thu evenings
NOVICE EVENINGS
June 5 to July 31, 2025
Mon / Thu evenings
NOVICE SATURDAY
June 7 to July 26, 2025
Saturday mornings
Summer sweep rowing is open to beginners through experienced rowers.This program offers the ability for all levels to improve and build on their present rowing skills and fitness. We will do a combination of mostly on-water rowing but some erg work will also be a part of the class. Occasional rotation in a launch is likely. Rain dates will be an alternate evening or weekend morning.
JUNE ROWING FITNESS
June 4 to June 27, 2025
Wed / Fri evenings
June 8 to June 29, 2025
Saturday mornings
Come learn or improve your rowing technique and general fitness with outdoor classes by the river! Our rowing coach will help you build core, arm and leg muscle strength and work on rowing technique (on rowing machines) and can set you up for rowing on the river, in case that also interests you as well.
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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Alicea Charamut
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Jeff Clark
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Scott McIntyre
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Michael Pineau
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Daryl Smith
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Christina Wasch