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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.

Learn to Row

16 hours ago

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.

Parent Resources

1 day ago

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.

Learn to Row

6 days ago

Two SCAR rowers sit in a boys lightweight double scull on the water during a rainy regatta in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. The athletes prepare their oars while competing at the SRAA National Championships.

5 SCAR Rowers Represent Seminole County at SRAA Nationals in Oak Ridge, Tennessee

Five SCAR athletes represented Lyman, Oviedo, and Seminole High Schools at SRAA Nationals in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, with Oviedo’s Boys Lightweight Senior 2x placing 5th nationally.

News

May 24

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.

SCAR summer camp rowers and coaches gather in a team huddle with their hands raised before practice. The group stands under a covered boathouse surrounded by palm trees and greenery.

Beginner vs. Competitive Camps — Which Is Right for You?

Trying to choose between beginner and competitive rowing camps? Learn the differences between SCAR’s summer camps and find the right fit for your athlete this season.

A SCAR women’s rowing quad moves across Lake Jesup during practice on a clear afternoon. The four athletes row in sync in a sweep boat with green-bladed oars, surrounded by calm blue water and marshland in the background.

What to Bring to Summer Rowing Camp

What should you bring to summer rowing camp? Here’s a practical packing guide for beginner and experienced rowers, from water bottles to sunscreen and more.