 Rowing is one of the fastest-growing sports in the country, and for good reason. This intense, full-body workout develops fitness, confidence, and friendships, yet is so kind to the body that many athletes will row and race well into their 80s!
Adult Programs are called “Masters.” Our spring/summer session runs from March through August. Classes meet for ninety minutes and are offered two, three, or five days per week. To help steer rowers into appropriately suited programs, we have designated each class with a skill level: novice, intermediate, or advanced. Upon final enrollment, coaches will use these designations along with the preferences and goals expressed by the rowers to implement training programs tailored to the needs of each individual class.
Sport, exercise, social interaction, private accomplishment, meditation, fury... rowing is all these things. People of all ages and motivations love this sport. Rowers are some of the most fit athletes in the world. This full body activity improves strength, endurance and balance without risk of contact injuries or undue torque and pressure on joints.
- Learn to Row: New arrivals to our beloved sport are encouraged take one of our monthly Learn-to-Row programs. Enjoy a “taste test” of rowing while making terrific new friends.
We offer a Stillwater training barge that is a great tool for teaching the skills of the sport. The oversized vessel seats 8 rowers and a coach. It is great for introducing new athletes to the sport and easing any jitters about being on the water. Coaches train up close with a keen eye for technique so improvements can be made that much faster.
- Single-Scull Training: Whether competitive or recreational, many rowers prefer the independence and symmetry of rowing a single. “1x’s only” classes allow advanced scullers to enjoy both the autonomy of the 1x and the competitive push of a training group.
- Recreational Programs: Improve fitness while enjoying the camaraderie of crew and the serenity of the water. Using a casual approach to lineups and practice, recreational classes provide instruction and motivation without pressure to race. These classes double as a stepping stone for novice rowers as they develop into competitive athletes.
- Competitive Team: These programs develop fitness and technique that translate into speed on the water. Expect to form bonds and reach goals you never thought possible as you explore the “ultimate team sport.”
- Private Lessons: Private lessons are available and offer an extra edge. Single scull or double scull lessons may be purchased individually or as part of a package. Call our office to schedule one-on-one time with your choice of coaches; 661-4033.
Results
10/29/11 Head of the Schuylkill Regatta
The Men’s Masters 8+ (50+) not only won their race on Saturday, October 29th, 2011 at the Thomas Eakins Head of the Schuylkill Regatta in Philadelphia, but posted the fastest time of all masters boats with a 13:50.87. The next fastest time in the masters was a 14:17.14 by a 40+ team, the Syracuse Chargers, a well established program and regular participant in the regatta. As our stroke pointed out “Not to gloat but our time was closer to the winning open club 8+ than the 40+ winner was to us when conditions were at their worst for our race”.
Greenwich was represented by: cox-Kate Emerson (coxswain),
stroke-Syd Williams,
7-Mike Tebay,
6-George Henry,
5-Tim Wike,
4-Damir Durkovic (Commodore),
3-Mike Lonski,
2-Peter Oudeheusden,
bow-Peter Bogin
The team braved snow, 15mph winds, and temperatures in the 30’s to come away with their win. While the conditions were incredibly challenging, the team’s attitude was typified by Mike Lonski’s (3 seat) pre-race comment of “Bring it on!”. This may well become the new motto for the team, as they seem to show no fear weather conditions or opponents, or I might add the NJ Turnpike during a Nor’easter! Club commodore, Damir Durkovic, wrote: “I think the conditions made it fun, otherwise it would have been just another race. Special shoutout to two Mikes and two Peters who showed those young guys in the boat we passed what mean streets of Greenwich have taught them.
For their efforts they each rower was rewarded with what is often considered one of the best medals one can add to their collection (please see below).
Results from Canadian Henley:
Men’s B 1x 4th (of 6) 3:50.65 (missed 3rd by .72)
Sinclair Im
Men’s D 4+ 1st (of 6) 3:20.37 (beat Don RC (Toronto) by 3.92. (We were told they were the team to beat)
Syd Williams, Mike Tebay,
Chris Ives,
Tim Wike,
Gabe Sim (cox)
Women’s B 2x 3rd (of 6) 4:00.72 (winner was Argonaut, which would prove to be a pesky boat club for our boats all day long tough club for our boats to beat the rest of the day)
Jenny Lawton, Katie Blankley
Men’s D 4x 2nd (of 5) 3:12.76
(6th fastest time of the regatta. Winner, Argonaut posts fastest time of all boats in the regatta)
Tim Wike, Mike Tebay,
Chris Ives,
Damir Durkovic
Women’s B1x Katie Blankley 3rd (of 8) 4:13.89, Kristen Erickson 4th (of 8) 4:18.31
(This was a great race, with Greenwich rowers, Blankley and Erickson, leading in the top 3 most of the way)
Men’s 8+ 1st (of 5) 3:11.12
(3rd fastest time of the regatta. Time beat Argonauts winning 8+ in C category by 2.5)
Gabe Sim (cox), Syd Williams,
Tim Wike,
Damir Durkovic,
Andreas Schotter,
Peter Oudheusden,
Chris Ives,
Peter Bogin,
Mike Tebay
Mixed 2x 4th (of 6) 3:48.72
Kristen Erickson, Sinclair Im
Mixed 4x 2nd (of 6) 3:34.17
(Argonaut ‘A’ wins, although we beat Argonaut ‘B’ over 4secs)
Katie Blankley,Chris Ives, Jenny Lawton, Tim Wike
Congratulations to Paul Pugliese, 3rd place finish against a strong field of competitors!
Echo Rowers took
9 of the top 12 touring class finishes in the 25th annual Blackburn Challenge/6th annual North American Open Water Rowing Championship.
More photos Echo Open Water Rowing FB page
Derby Sweeps & Sculls 2011: Results
Out of 16 races:
7 x 1st Place
3 x 2nd Place
5 x 3rd Place
1 x 4th Place
Saturday, June 11, Greenwich Crew Masters entered 16 races at the Derby Sweeps and Sculls Regatta in Shelton CT. Of those 16 races, Greenwich finished in the top 3 of 15 of them, with 7 Golds, 3 Silvers, and 5 Bronze place finishes. The competition was keen, and many races on this 1000m meter race course were won or lost by the narrowest of margins. Please see the results below. A full breakdown of the nature of the races and competition will be done by the end of the week. All in all Greenwich served notice to our local competitors and to traditional powers from the Boston rowing community.
Greenwich Masters Crew rowed for the cure and a victory on the Hudson River in Poughkeepsie, NY Sunday under cloudy skies. On rough water, in a borrowed boat, the Greenwich Crew win was by less than 1/2 second over 1500 meters in a thriller to the wire.
The Hudson River Rowing Association, sponsors of the fourth annual Susan Komen row for the cure, led for most of the race by as much as 1/2 a boat length. Both crews had 5 women and 3 men. The third place winner, Mid-Hudson Rowing had an even mix of men and women. The event was canceled shortly after the masters mixed 8+ race due to "Un-rowable conditions".
The Greenwich Crew consisted of Barbara Muentzen, Ann Rosenstock, Paul Pugliese, Anna Waters, Libby Moffit, Katie Blankley, Peter Bogan, Peter Oudheusden, stroke and Kate Emerson coxswain.
Pictured left to right Peter Oudheusden, Peter Bogen, Katie Blankley, Paul Pugliese, Libby Moffit, Ann Rosenstock, Anna Waters, Barbara Muentzen, and Kate Emerson front row.
Head of the Schuylkill Masters Results:
Women’s Masters Doubles (40+) – Kristen Erickson, Marie Kruger – 1st
Mixed Masters Quad (40+) – Meinhard Hausleitner, Jenny Lawton, Ashlee Branan, Mike O’Leary – 1st
Mixed Masters Doubles (50+) – Marie Kruger, Bob Eldridge – 1st
Women’s Masters Singles (40+) – Marie Kruger – 2nd
Mixed Masters Doubles (40+) – Christina DelSavio, Meinhard Hausleitner – 2nd
Men’s Masters Four (50+) – Hank Pohl, Paul Pugliese, Peter Bogin, Peter Oudheusden – 3rd
Men’s Masters Eight (50+) – Damir Durkovic, Hank Pohl, Paul Pugliese, Brian Calandro, Peter Bogin, Peter Oudheusden, Sinclair Im, Mike Lonski – 6th
Mixed Masters Doubles (40+) – Kristen Erickson, Sinclair Im – 8th
Men’s Lightweight Open Single – Sinclair Im – 10th
Head of the Charles10/10 (in order of racing)... well done!
Meinhard Hausleitner
18th of 85 (largest event of the regatta) – Grand Masters Men’s Singles (50+)
Marie Kruger
3rd of 22 – Senior Masters Women’s Singles (40+)
Peter Oudheusden, Hank Pohl, Peter Bogin, & Paul Pugliese
22nd of 36 – Senior Masters Men’s Fours (50+)
Sinclair Im
47th of 55 – Club Men’s Singles
Christina DelSavio & Kristen Erickson
12th of 21 – Masters Women’s Doubles (40+)
Marie Kruger & Rob Slocum
4th of 25 – Directors’ Challenge Mixed Doubles (fastest time before buoy penalty)
Max Justicz & George Justicz
6th of25 – Directors’ Challenge Parent/Child Doubles
Kristen Erickson & William Erickson-Bass
17th of 25 – Directors’ Challenge Parent/Child Doubles
Katie Blankley
9th of 18 – Masters Women’s Singles (30+) (with severe interference!)
Meinhard Hausleitner, Tim Wike, Dan Johnson, & Damir Durkovic
9th of 18 – Directors’ Challenge Men’s Quads
Nationals Results: What a great weekend for us! We had 7 golds with 3 trophies (including 4 composite boats), 2 silvers, 2 bronzes, and several other finalists. Here’s the results…
Thursday:
Mixed D 2x - Chris & Marie – 1st
Men's A 1x - Tim – Eliminated in Semi-finals
Women's Ltwt A 1x - Christina – did not advance from heats & Kristen – 4th
Men’s C 4x – Meinhard, Tim, Damir, & Chris – 1st
Men’s E 2- - Anthony & Paul – Finalists
Women’s Club B 4x – Kristen, Katie, Christina, & Marie – 4th
Men’s Ltwt B 1x – Sinclair – did not advance from heats
Men’s AA 4x – Tim (comp) – 1st
Friday:
Mixed C 2x – Meinhard & Kristen – 2nd
Mixed A 2x – Ashlee & Sinclair – 6th
Men’s Ltwt D 1x – Meinhard – 5th
Women's B 2x - Katie & Christina – 4th
Men's D Club 8+ - Tim, Damir, Meinhard, Chris, Peter, Hank, Anthony, & Paul – 2nd
Women's C 2x - Kristen & Marie – 4th
Men's AA 2x - Tim & Damir – 3rd
Men's C 1x - Tim – did not advance from heats
Women's A 2x - Katie & Christina – 5th
Men's E 4- Peter, Hank, Paul, & Anthony - Finalists
Saturday:
Men's Ltwt A 1x - Sinclair – did not advance from heats
Men's A 4- - Peter, Hank, Sinclair, Paul – 3rd
Men's D 2x - Peter & Hank – did not advance from heats
Mixed C 4x - Meinhard, Chris, Katie, & Stephanie – 1st
Sunday:
Men’s D 8+ - Chris (comp) – 1st
Mixed A 4x – Ashlee (comp) – 1st
Men's B 1x - Sinclair – did not advance from heats
Men's A-D Club 4x - Peter, Chris, Sinclair, & Hank – 4th
Men's Ltwt C 1x - Meinhard – did not advance from heats
Women's B 1x - Katie – 1st
Men's D Club 4+ - Peter, Hank, Paul, and Anthony – 4th
Women's A 1x - Katie – 4th
7/17
 Paul Pugliese rowed a 2nd place medal winning race in the 24th annual Blackburn Challenge - 20 mile open water race circumnavigating Cape Ann in Gloucester, MA. Paul surpassed the performance of many veteran Blackburn rowers. It was a photo finish with Paul's Echo Open Water Rowing Shell just 9 seconds behind 1st place finisher. There were 15 open water rowers in the Sliding Seat - Touring - Single Men's Boat class. Way to row, Paul!
Key:
1x = single scull
2x = double sculls
4x = quadruple sculls
4+ = four w/ coxswain (sweep boat)
8+ = eight (sweep boat)
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