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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.
2022 PROGRAM

NEW!
ROWING ON THE RIVER
August 2022
Beginner
Mon / Tue / Thu evenings
Advanced Beginner and Advanced
Mon / Tue / Thu evenings
August sweep rowing 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, fitness and stretching will also be a part of the class.
Register on the Middletown Rec site
NEW!
OUTDOOR FITNESS CLASSES
August 2022
Sunday 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. Rowing machines will be outside.
Register on the Middletown Rec site
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.