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
Dec 30, 2023
Central Connecticut Rowing (CCR) has received a $1,050.00 grant from the Community Foundation of Middlesex County to purchase a new rowing machine.
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.
2024 PROGRAM
FREE!
LEARN TO ROW DAY
Saturday June 1, 10 AM to 2 PM
Harbor Park, Middletown, CT
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.
NEW!
SPRING SWEEP ROWING
May 6 to May 30
Mon / Tue / Thu evenings
Spring sweep rowing is open to advanced beginners through experienced rowers. This program offers the ability for all levels to improve and build on their present rowing skills and fitness.
Register now on the Middletown Rec site!
NEW!
SPRING OUTDOOR ROWING FITNESS & CONDITIONING
May 8 to May 31
Wed / Fri evenings
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