Join Great Bay Rowing for a fun-filled summer on the river. We have programs for all skill levels, from beginners to experienced competitive athletes. Check out everything we offer below, and contact the Rowing Director with any questions.
Summer 2026 Information is below. Registration for all programs will open on March 1st.
Youth Learn to Row Camp – Register Here (under Camps)
Week Long Sessions – Practices Monday thru Friday
Open to athletes entering 6th to 12th grade, and designed for the someone who has no prior experience with rowing, our Youth Learn to Row camps run for one week, with practices Monday thru Friday. This is a great way to try rowing, especially for anyone considering doing a longer season during the school year. Athletes will learn how to row on land using ergometers, and take those skills to the water in a variety of different boats. Athletes will train for technical skill, overall rowing knowledge, and fitness in a fun, supportive team environment.
Athletes are welcome to participate in more than one camp, keeping in mind that the curriculum will be similar for each session.
Due to the tidal nature of the Oyster River, our camps vary in time week by week, based around high tide access at Jacksons Landing.
2026 Camp Dates (All Camps Run at Jacksons Landing Boathouse in Durham NH)
Camp 1: June 22nd to June 26th – 8:00am to 10:00am
Camp 2: June 29th to July 3rd – 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Camp 3: July 6th to Junly 10th – 8:00am to 10:00am
Camp 4: July 20th to July 24th – 8:00am to 10:00am
Camp 5: August 3rd to August 7th – 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Camp 6: August 17th to August 21st – 4:00pm to 6:00pm
High School Competitive Team – Register Here (under Teams & Groups)
June 22nd to August 14th
Monday – Saturday 7:30am to 9:30am
Monday & Thursday – 4:00pm to 5:30pm indoor conditioning sessions
Open to athletes 8th to 12th grade (and those who have just graduated high school in 2026) who have successfully completed two GBR High School novice or varsity on the water seasons, or who have the equivalent of at least one year of competitive rowing at an outside program. The competitive team will train at a high standard, to develop athletes’ technical skills in a wide variety of boats, increase racing strategy execution both on the water and on the erg, build overall fitness, and compete against other teams from throughout the New England area, pending summer regatta availability. Athletes will have six on the water training sessions per week, in the mornings, and two land conditioning sessions per week, in the afternoons.
The majority of water practices will be held at Hilton Park in Dover NH. When the tides align with our practice time, we will also row out of Jacksons Landing in Durham NH. Athletes will be alerted to where practice will be on a given day well ahead of time. Land based practices will be held at our indoor training facility.
The summer competitive team places a primary focus on sculling, and athletes will spend the majority of their time on the water training in singles, doubles and quads – if you are hesitant about your sculling experience, contact the Rowing Director and we will work to get you up to speed. Coxswains who are interested in gaining experience over the summer should contact the Rowing Director about opportunities with our Masters program.
Expected 2k Standards (if you don’t meet these, please contact us to chat)
Girls: under 8 minutes
Boys: under 7:15
Racing fees and other associated costs (uniforms/trip fees) will be assessed separately from program tuition. Further information about regattas will be available as the summer gets closer. Athletes should have an up to date passport for Canadian Henley.
There will be a mandatory Athlete and Parent Meeting for the Summer Competitive Team. This meeting will be held via Zoom, and meeting links will be include in your welcome email.
Regatta Schedule:
July 19th – Cromwell Cup, Boston MA
July 24th to July 26th – Independance Day Regatta, Philadelphia PA
August 3rd to August 9th – Royal Canadian Henley Regatta (St. Catherine’s, ON, CN)