Learn to Row

SCAR rowers practice on Lake Jesup at sunrise, rowing a four-person shell across calm water with dramatic cloud reflections in Seminole County, Florida.

Why More Seminole County Families Are Choosing Rowing Over Traditional Team Sports

Looking for youth sports in Seminole County? Discover why more families are choosing rowing as a fun, competitive after-school activity for teens in Central Florida.

Oscar

Aug 13 min read

SCAR coxswain wearing a navy team shirt, headset, sunglasses, and SCAR hat while steering a rowing shell in Central Florida during a race. The coxswain focuses on guiding the crew as rowers and oars move through calm blue water in the background.

Why Every Fast Crew Needs a Great Coxswain

Learn what a coxswain does in rowing and why this athlete is the leader, strategist, and voice that helps crews perform at their best.

Oscar

Jun 283 min read

Five SCAR rowers pose with mini golf putters in front of the PopStroke sign during a team outing. The athletes laugh, flex their muscles, and joke with each other while standing against a green turf wall, showing the friendships and fun that happen off the water as part of the rowing team experience.

Common Fears New Rowers Have (And Why They Don't Last Long)

Nervous about trying rowing? Learn why common fears about falling in, making friends, fitness, and alligators quickly disappear when new athletes join SCAR.

Oscar

Jun 106 min read

Coach Alex follows alongside a Learn2Row boat in the launch, using a megaphone to coach new rowers as they take strokes across Lake Jesup under cloudy Florida skies.

Learn2Row Camp Launches Another Season

SCAR kicked off its first Learn2Row Camp of the summer with hands-on rowing instruction, dry tank training, on-water sessions, and support from coaches and varsity athlete volunteers.

Oscar

Jun 42 min read

SCAR rowers prepare a shell named “Tenacity” at the dock before an early morning practice. Athletes adjust oars and equipment beside calm water surrounded by trees and Spanish moss.

Why Learn-to-Row Camps Are Great for Teens

Discover why learn-to-row camps are a great summer activity for teens, helping them get outside, stay active, build confidence, and make lifelong friendships.

Oscar

May 123 min read

A SCAR rowing quad glides across calm water at sunrise as the sun rises over the horizon. The crew rows in silhouette beneath colorful orange and blue skies reflected across the lake.

Why Learn-to-Row Camps in Seminole County Are So Special

Discover why learn-to-row camps in Seminole County are helping middle and high school athletes build confidence, friendships, teamwork, and a love for rowing on the water.

Oscar

Apr 282 min read

Two middle school rowers practice together in a double scull during a SCAR summer rowing camp. The young athletes sit side-by-side on calm water while learning rowing technique and coordination.

5 Reasons Middle Schoolers Love Rowing

Discover 5 reasons middle schoolers love rowing — from building friendships and confidence to learning teamwork in a fun, beginner-friendly environment.

Oscar

Apr 82 min read