Eastern Shore Community Rowers (ESCR), is back on the water with a new season, new shells, and new times.
ESCR is an adult (18+) rowing team based at Evergreen at Port Street, supporting a wide range of members’ skill levels, ages, and experience. We are committed to sharing our passion and knowledge of rowing to anyone who would like to learn.
Join us for one of two FREE Info Sessions: April 12th and April 19, from 8:30-10:30 at Evergreen 770 Port Street in Easton to meet the coaches and team members, learn about the 60- foot eight-person rowing shells to singles, and how rowing is a super fun, sweaty good time!
For Lessons: ESCR will host two full Learn-to-Row Clinics evenings April 28-May 1, from 5:30-7:30, and Saturday, May 3, from 8:30-10:30. And again May 12-15 from 5:30-7:30, and Saturday May 17, from 8:30-10:30. The cost is $400 for these 10 hours sessions, with four coaches and chase boats, of which 50% goes to your membership if you wish to join the fun.
ESCR is dedicated to teaching our community to row and offering more access to our beautiful rivers. Scholarships are available to encourage everyone to try this “life-changing” sport. Beginners are encouraged to join the Learn-To-Row clinics, or to take private lessons from one of ESCR’s accredited rowing coaches to acquire the skills needed for practices. “The only criteria,” says Board Safety Officer, Terry Gleim, “is that you be able to swim and strong enough to properly hold an oar. If swimming is an obstacle, ESCR will assist in helping you learn.
The rowing season runs from April – December with afternoon sessions for novices, 5:30am workouts M, W, F and 7:00 rows on T, Th for more advanced rowers, as well as a 7:30 all-members Saturdays.
With the heading of “Rowing for All”, ESCR hopes to share the enthusiasm by inviting anyone interested to try out for this multigenerational sport. “ESCR is open to anyone over 18 interested in having fun, getting healthy, and appreciating our beautiful waters,” says Chloe Tong, the Executive Director. “The health of our rivers, as well as personal health, is an intrinsic part of our conversation.”
As a non-profit, 501(c)3, Eastern Shore Community Rowers is raising money through private donations, grants, and modest memberships dues needed to fund the additional boats and necessary equipment for next year’s rowing season.
For more information visit www.ESCRowers.org or email head coach Chloe Allen: Director@escrowers.org
