Team Life

SCAR rowers and coaches stand arm-in-arm along the waterfront after a race, smiling and leaning together in matching blue team shirts. The group poses on a sunny day beside the water with a bright blue sky overhead, capturing the teamwork, friendship, and community that make rowing more than just a sport.

It's Not the Equipment. It's the Crew.

SCAR is more than rowing. Discover how community, hard work, friendship, and teamwork make Seminole County Area Rowing a special place to grow and belong.

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Aug 43 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.

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Jun 283 min read

Seminole County Area Rowing athletes train on Lake Jesup during a stunning Florida sunset, where calm water and colorful skies create ideal rowing conditions.

Coach Michelle's Take: Why Lake Jesup Is a Hidden Gem for Rowers

Rowing on Lake Jesup? Coach Michelle shares why one of Florida's most famous lakes offers some of the best rowing conditions she's seen anywhere in the world.

Coach Michelle Hill

Jun 93 min read

SCAR rowers and a parent volunteer construct a new wooden boat rack at the boatyard. Team members hold the frame in place while concrete is poured into post holes, helping expand storage space for the club's racing shells.

More Than Boats: A Day of Sweat Equity at the SCAR Boatyard

SCAR families and athletes came together for a boatyard cleanup day, building a new boat rack, clearing overgrowth, expanding erg space, and protecting a nest of baby birds.

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Jun 12 min read

SCAR athletes, families, and supporters gather indoors for a team banquet and celebration. Guests sit at decorated tables in a bright event room with tropical-themed decorations and a colorful sunset backdrop.

More Than a Banquet: Celebrating a Season Together

Celebrate SCAR’s end-of-year banquet with team awards, senior oars, music, games, Dirty Sodas, and recognition for athletes continuing to compete at the collegiate level.

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May 162 min read

SCAR athletes sit together holding water buckets during a fun team activity at the boatyard during practice.

Ending the Season the SCAR Way

SCAR wrapped up the Development season with a fun-filled field day led by Coach Alex, where varsity and development athletes teamed up for relay games, water challenges, and donuts.

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Apr 272 min read

SCAR Head Coach Michelle Hill talks with four varsity rowers beside the water during a regatta. The athletes, dressed in navy and green racing uniforms, stand together on the shoreline under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds.

How SCAR Develops State & National Competitors

Learn how Seminole County Area Rowing (SCAR) helps student-athletes grow from beginners into state and national rowing competitors through teamwork, discipline, coaching, and hard work.

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Apr 162 min read

A SCAR boys quad rows together during a regatta, wearing matching navy racing uniforms and white hats. The crew powers across the water in sync with their oars moving evenly through the course.

A Day in the Life of a SCAR Athlete

Get a personal look inside a day in the life of a SCAR athlete, from school and practice to teamwork, friendships, and exciting regatta race days.

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Mar 103 min read