About
The mission of Megunticook Rowing is to strengthen minds, bodies, and community through rowing.
History and mission
It all started in…
… the fall of 2008, a group of passionate rowers in the Camden/Rockport area found a generous donor to help us buy some shells, and Megunticook Rowing was born. During the following winter of ’09 we worked with the Town of Camden to develop a license agreement giving us access to Megunticook Lake. We were able to park our trailer in the Barrett’s Cove parking lot and launch from the town beach there. The following season, the Town of Camden gave us permission to cut a path into the wooded section of land next to the beach, to build some temporary racks in a small clearing, and to install a dock from which to launch our shells. We are incredibly thankful to the Town of Camden for their willingness and cooperation in allowing us to get Megunticook Rowing “on the water.” In November of 2008, Megunticook Rowing became a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.The mission of Megunticook Rowing is to strengthen minds, bodies, and community though rowing. Since Megunticook Rowing’s inception, hundreds of rowers have enjoyed getting on the water with us. We continue to realize the dream of our founders, value the significance of our stewardship of Megunticook Lake, and appreciate the lifelong benefits of rowing.
People
As a nonprofit charitable organization, the Megunticook Rowing Board of Directors are volunteers who are responsible for oversight, policy, and governance of the organization. We are a diverse body of individuals chosen from varied backgrounds and unique skill sets, committed to ensuring the mission of Megunticook Rowing.
Sam Abbott
Assistant Coach
Cabot Adams
Coach
Hugh Brock
President
Kathryn “Kali” Brown
Head Coach
Eric Buck
Vice President
Meredith Currier
Board Member
Leslie Forand
Treasurer
Sam Grinnell
Board Member
Connor Howland
Youth Board Member
Sarah Kuhn
Secretary
Bob Perkins
Board Member, Club Rowing Coach
Marnie Read
Board Member
Laura Riordan
Youth Board Member
John F. Romain
Board Member
Will Schaetzke
Board Member, Varsity Coach
Don Seales
Masters Coach
Bob Van Twyver
Head Coach
Meg Webb
Board Member
volunteer opportunities
Help us grow!
As a community rowing organization, we believe strongly in service, community engagement and volunteering. Megunticook Rowing runs largely on volunteer power. Many hands make light work. Everyone is included regardless of age or ability. Rowing is a very detail and logistic intensive sport. We have a lot of equipment, we have a lot of paperwork, we travel throughout New England to regattas, we have hungry rowers and spectators, we put docks in, we take docks out, we put up tents and take them down. We carry boats, shoes and oars. We build what needs to be built. We scrub boats clean. We have mailing lists and fundraising events. We are conscientious stewards of Megunticook Lake. As volunteers, we all make it work. Please join us!
