All those early morning workouts paid off for Cabot Adams, Amy Mitchell and Robert Wickenden on Sunday July 20th at Riverside Boat Club’s annual Cromwell Cup. All three rowers finished in their time trials in the top three. Robert finished second in the finals. Amy and Cabot took third place in their finals. The course of1000 meters on the Charles River known as the Powerhouse Stretch.
Robert Wickenden is a rising sophomore at Deerfield Academy. He is a member of the varsity rowing team there (as well as varsity swimming and water polo). He has been rowing with Megunticook Rowing since 6th grade, and he was recruited for rowing at both Deerfield Academy and Phillips Exeter based on his rowing experience with us. Cabot Adams picked up rowing with Megunticook when COVID shut down the swimming program. He rowed his freshman year at Wesleyan and has been coaching Learn to Row and other Masters groups this summer. Amy has been rowing for about five years.
When asked about the weekend’s experience and Megunticook Rowing in general Robert said, “This is my first summer rowing with Megunticook, and it’s been a blast. In past years, I have opted out of summer rowing because I wasn’t as serious about the sport, but as I get older and grow more passionate, having this opportunity in the off season has proven invaluable. It was about four and a half years ago when I went to my first orientation for Megunticook Rowing, and it was then that I knew the program was something special. Over the years, I have been coached by olympic athletes and college coaches; I’ve rowed in almost every type of boat, and can’t begin to describe how grateful I am to have had these opportunities. It was through the program that I first got exposed to the sport and I haven’t looked back since. I’ll admit that rowing will not be for everyone. The early morning practices, or the long drives to regattas can prove challenging, but the wonderful coaching staff and supportive community make it much more than worth it. The sport of rowing and by extension Megunticook Rowing, has changed the trajectory of my life for the better.”
We were thankful for our Competitive summer program that has been preparing athletes since June—also a big shout out to our Head Coaches Kali Brown and Bob Van Twyver.
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