Which rowing club?
Looking for some candid assessments of the various clubs in the area: Oakland Strokes, OARS, and Artemis (are there others?). I have an older teen who does know how to row (she has had experience in the midwest - and I want to find a good program. I know Strokes is very competitive (and maybe very intense?) and I know very little about the others. Looking for a program that is friendly, supportive but also structured and takes practice/team obligations seriously. Thanks in advance.
Jun 30, 2021
Parent Replies
Our son has rowed for Artemis for 5 years (starting in 6th grade) and we've had an amazing experience. Artemis is on the small side and feels pretty low key but they also very serious about rowing. They regularly compete against other top clubs in the Bay Area and recently went to Nationals. Because the club is on the small side, I think my child has received more attention and opportunities. They also usually row in smaller boats (2 person and 4 person vs. 8) which allows them to stay competitive against larger clubs. Any of the clubs will probably let your daughter try it out for a few weeks, which I would highly recommend as a way of deciding what club is right for you.