Youth Coastal Rowing

Boatbuilding

Rowing on the Westport River

We are happy to announce, in conjunction with the Westport Recreation Department we are offering a low-cost Community Youth Rowing program, "Rowing on the Westport River" (formally Community Youth Rowing) run by dedicated volunteers and Will Mahoney.

This program gives teens, grades 6th-12th, the opportunity to row Gig's and Dories on the East Branch of the Westport River. Participants learn the basics of rowing, boat handling, water safety and enjoy working as a team to get the boat to move!

Gig's and Dories are flat bottom boats with high flaring sides. The seats are stationary and do not move. The team rows together in rhythm while a coxswain sits at the front and instructs the team.

*It is a requirement for all of the participants who register to know how to swim.
*An email will go out before the program to let you know what to wear and bring.

Who: Teens, going into 6th - 12th Grades in fall 2024
Place: Launch from Hixbridge Landing on the East Branch of the Westport River, 303 Hixbridge Rd., Westport, MA
Time: 3:30-5:00pm
Fee: $60 for the July Session & $60 for the August Session

*If there is inclement weather, you will be notified if we have to cancel a date.

Session I
Dates: We meet 2 Days a Week, Mondays & Wednesdays
7/1, 7/3, 7/8, 7/10, 7/15, 7/17
6 dates total
(7/22 & 7/24 will be potential makeup dates)

Session II
Dates: We meet 2 Days a Week, Mondays & Wednesdays
7/29, 7/31, 8/5, 8/7, 8/12, 8/14
6 dates total
(8/19 & 8/21 will be potential makeup dates)

Visit the Westport Department of Recreation website for more information and sign up registration.

SEE YOU ON THE WATER !

Contact Westport Recreation Director, Dana Stewart: stewartd@westport-ma.gov or 774-264-5181
Check out the Westport Recreation Department website
For specific questions about this program email: info@dharmavoyage.org