Who coaches at the Rowing
Camp?
I've never
rowed before, is this a good camp for me?
What local hotels
are close to the Academy?
What should I bring to Camp?
What is your training
philosophy?
How much time is allotted
to rowing?
What is the coach to rower
ratio?
How do you divide
campers into groups?
What equipment is used at
the Camp?
What is the weather
like in Annapolis?
What is your cancellation
policy?
Which airport should I fly
into?
If I choose to stay at the Academy,
will I be assigned a roommate?
Who coaches at the Rowing Camp?
The best! We have coaches from across the
country - coaches with coaching, rowing, and/or coxing experience at the
high school, college and elite level. The Navy Masters Rowing Camp is one
of the best in the country because our coaches are the best! For a
complete listing of coaches, please visit our
Coaching Staff
section.
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I've never
rowed before, is this a good camp for me?
We have a curriculum for women just like you! You start out in the
boathouse still-water tank and progress through the flat-bottomed barge
to the racing shell. By the end of camp, you will be a proficient sweep
rower!
No need to worry about the technique or any knowledge of the sport of
rowing - we will teach you everything you need to know. The only thing
you need to bring is the desire and enthusiasm to learn a new sport!
Our coaches will provide the rest!
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What local hotels
are close to the Academy?
We recommend the
Loews Annapolis Hotel
(800-526-2593). Loews Annapolis is within walking distance of the
Naval Academy and is in the heart of Historic Annapolis.
For an additional $100.00
we offer housing at the Naval Academy Dormitory, Bancroft Hall.
| Hotels within walking distance: |
| Annapolis Marriott |
80 Compromise Street |
410/268-7555
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Historic Inns |
58 State Circle |
410/263-2641 |
|
O'Callaghan Hotel |
174
West Street |
410/263-7700 |
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Hotels in the local
vicinity: |
|
Comfort Inn |
Rt. 50/Old Mill
Bottom Rd. |
410/757-8500
|
|
Country Inn &
Suites |
2600 Housley
Road |
410/571-6700
|
|
Courtyard by
Marriott
|
2559 Riva Road |
410/266-1555 |
|
Days Inn-Bay
Bridge |
591 Revell
Highway |
410/974-4440
|
|
Days Inn-Historic
Annapolis |
2520 Riva Road |
410/224-2800
|
|
Econo
Lodge-Annapolis |
2451 Riva Road |
410/224-4317 |
|
Main Stay Suites |
120 Admiral
Cochrane Dr. |
410/571-6600
|
|
Radisson Hotel
Annapolis |
210 Holiday Ct. |
410/ 224-3150
|
|
Residence Inn |
170 Admiral
Cochrane Dr |
410/573-0300 |
|
Sheraton Barcelo
|
173 Jennifer
Road |
410/266-3131 |
|
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What should I bring to Camp?
Please check out our
Items To Bring page - it has a list of things you should bring.
Important: the Dining Hall requires all campers to wear shoes or sandals
with heel straps, shirts with sleeves (no tank tops) and forbids cut-off
shorts.
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What is your training
philosophy?
Our goal is to teach experienced rowers and
coxswains how to row/cox better and teach inexperienced campers how to
row. Most importantly, we teach everyone how much fun rowing can
be!
This is not a training camp. Do not
expect camp to get you in better shape. We will give you
the knowledge and tools to get in excellent rowing shape.
Bottom line - you will leave camp a better,
more knowledgeable rower or coxswain.
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How much time is allotted
to rowing?
On average, campers will be on the water for
five hours a day. The camp is designed to develop you into a
better rower and the best way to do that is on the water!
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What is the coach to rower
ratio?
We divide the campers into groups of 9 or
10 who work with one coach for the entire session. Rowers
are afforded opportunity to try rowing either port or starboard and even
coxswain - our coaches are committed to making each athlete well-rounded.
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How do you divide
campers into groups?
We make every attempt to group rowers and
coxswains by experience and skill level prior to the start of camp.
Adjustments are made during the camp as needed.
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What equipment is used at
the Camp?
Our boats are Vespoli racing 8s and 4s - the
same shells Navy Crew uses. Hatchet oars, Model-C Concept II
ergometers (over 60 of them!), weight room with free and stationary
weights....everything used by Navy Crew is available to our campers.
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What is the weather like
in Annapolis?
Usually....hot and humid. But the weather
can be unpredictable, so we advise bringing some cool/rain weather gear
as well.
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What is your cancellation
policy?
We've tried to make this as user-friendly as possible, so if you have
any questions, please contact us at 443-822-7686!
All monies
(minus a $25.00 administrative fee) will be refunded
for cancellations made at least 21 days prior to the first day of
camp.
Cancellations made 20 days to 8 days prior to the start of camp will be
refunded the registration fee minus a $100.00 cancellation fee.
Cancellations made 7 days prior to the camp and No-shows
will forfeit entire registration fee.
Cancellations must be made in
writing (letter/email/fax) and will be confirmed via post or email with a
cancellation number. Please retain this number for future reference.
If you do not receive a cancellation confirmation within 3 business days,
please contact us at 443-822-7686 to check on cancellation.
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Which
airport should I fly into?
The Baltimore-Washington airport (BWI) is the closest airport to the
Academy. Ground transportation options are listed on their
website, www.bwiairport.com
Typically, transportation to the Academy is approximately $25.00.
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If I stay at the Academy, will I be assigned a
roommate?
You have the option of requesting a specific roommate or just that you
would like to have a roommate. Though we can't guarantee it we
have always been able to give campers their own room if requested.
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