| Registration for Spring 2026 Megunticook Rowing Varsity and Club teams is now open! While we will not be on the water until the end of April, the season started on March 2nd with dry-land work outs at the Penobscot Bay YMCA. Club and Varsity athletes will build both physical strength and camaraderie to prepare for a competitive and exciting spring season. VARSITY ROWING The varsity rowing team is for experienced high school athletes and rowers grades 9-12 by coach’s invitation. If you are unsure of your skill level, please contact Coach Bob Van Twyver before registering. The Varsity team will compete at regattas in the New England area. Will we continue last fall's gold medal streak? Only the team can say! Registration:Varsity Girls: Register hereVarsity Boys: Register here Practices:Dates: Ongoing – April 24th, M-T-W-Th 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., Friday 5:45 a.m. – 7:15 a.m. at the Penobscot Bay YMCA On the water: April 27th – May 23rd, M-T-W-Th-F 3:45 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. at Barrett’s Cove Tentative Competition Schedule: April 12th, 10:00 a.m. – Waynflete Ergatta, Portland, Me. May 3rd – Mayor’s Cup, Medford, Mass. May 9th – Amber Zapata Memorial Regatta, Lowell, Mass. May 23rd – Dirigo Sprints, Camden, Me. Details:Coach: Bob Van Twyver Cost: $700 (Regatta fees are included in the price. Travel expenses and housing costs for regattas are not included) Level of commitment: All practices and regattas are mandatory, and commitment is expected, but an athlete may be excused from a practice or regatta with advance notification to the coaches. Financial Aid is available! Please apply here. CLUB ROWING Our club rowing program is designed for rowers 6th grade and up who are learning to row or who prefer a more relaxed, noncompetitive schedule. The program’s focus is an introduction to rowing, building technique and endurance, and enjoying time on the water. We will provide broad exposure to rowing in different size boats and with both sweep and sculling techniques. Rowers in this program may have the option to compete at a home regatta at the end of the season and may be invited to join the varsity team based on skill level, participation, and enthusiasm. Registration:Club Boys and Girls: Register here Practices: Dry land: Ongoing – April 24th, T-W-Th 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. at the Penobscot Bay YMCA On the water: April 27th – May 23rd, T-W-Th-F 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Barrett’s Cove Details:Coach: Bob Van TwyverCost: $400Level of Commitment: Commitment encouraged but attendance can be flexible with proper advanced notification to the coaches Financial Aid is available! Please apply here Questions? Want to know more?Email Andy Obst or Coach Bob |
Juniors! Spring Training Begins!
—by Marnie Read
• Apr 2, 2026
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