“Hello Jim and Mark,

I just wanted to thank you for the absolutely outstanding past 5 days at rowing camp.
I loved the experience, the group, the program, the setting, the water, the wildlife, the weather, the coaching , the equipment , the food, the video analysis , the pics, the gift bag........ and more.
I learned so much from the both of you - but now I just have to continue to apply it all when I get back on the water.
Thank you so much for sharing your expertise and knowledge with us. So valuable and so greatly appreciated. You both are awesome.
May see you at Canadian Henley or USMasters Nationals or Charles !?

I sent a message to Gord - and Sam - at Fluid raving about the camp. They really appreciate how well you treat customers.
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“Jim & Mark,
A picture, as they say, is worth 1,000 words. I have never previously finished higher than mid-teens in my age group at the HOCR. This year I managed 2nd in Grand Veterans I. Am I getting faster? Data from my stroke coach emphatically rejects this hypothesis leaving only the explanation that you guys are great at your job. Thank you.
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“What a fantastic week! Huge thanks to you and Jim for your incredible coaching. You all provided such detailed critique with humor. Whereas I know every stroke had so many things to improve upon, you met us all where we were at. Thanks also for your hospitality and making all of those great meals. It definitely built community for us and with you all too.

We started already watching the videos again and laughing and learning again. To have those available is a huge, huge asset for us. Thank you for sharing so freely.

I feel so fortunate to have discovered rowing. It’s served as such positive force in my life. With camps like these, you create inspiration for continued improvement within a super fun community.

You’ll definitely see me at a rowing camp again.

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“Hi Mark & Jim,

What a pleasure working with the two of you! Your personal attention and engagement is special. You both have a facility for constructive critique that is encouraging and motivating. There’s always something for me to work on, and better technical skills learned from AARC makes rowing more enjoyable and injury less likely (especially important for a Grand Veteran ;-). I can’t imagine a better tutorial for such a race, and it’s a wonder that anyone seriously considering an entry wouldn’t take advantage of it!

Thanks for all the effort you put into this camp!”

“Worth every Penny. I’m excited to get there and progress with the new foundation I just learned, even if it means drills, drills and more drills. 😂

If there is anything I can do to help drive your business, just ask. I have a lot of resources to draw from for marketing, design, etc.

If I can leave a review, endorsement or provide a reference, just let me know.

That was a great experience and I appreciate your willingness to share your expertise with others.”

“Mark,
What can I say that you haven’t already heard? Well here it is again, superb coaching, great equipment, social, comradery, hospitality and food! The images are invaluable for both review and to let family/friends know what we endured ... and enjoyed. Being a forester very impressed with coaches knowledge of wildlife and conservation values. Really enjoyed the birding...extra perk.

Without directly working on it, Derek and I improved our levels and blade depth among many other techniques...superb coaching.

The Canucks really enjoyed our time and got a lot out of the camp with lots to think about and work on this season.”

“We sincerely appreciate the energy, hospitality and expert coaching we experienced during our rowing camp. I think I can speak for everyone that we all learned and enjoyed our experience with you and your crew.
We would like to coordinate a coaching visit to columbus late spring or early summer.
We will be in touch! Till then we hope your water stays flat and. the wind is at your back! ”

“Hi Mark, Jim, and Ryan,

I just wanted to thank you. The camp really helped me prepare for the race. My stroke and I studied my notes on the course for days. Aside from the practical information you taught us, it also gave me a stronger sense of confidence…
It was an amazing experience
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“Mark and Jim, I am really impressed with how you were able to provide excellent coaching to rowers at different skill levels all In the same camp. The individual feedback and videos were extremely helpful, as was the rigging instruction — and especially your encouragement (and patience!) for those of us who may not pick it up on the first or fiftieth try. Also, you both have one of the lowest arrogance / credentials ratio of about any rowing coach I’ve ever encountered. Thanks for a great camp!
Cindy in Florida- January 2021”

“Mark, Many thanks for visiting and especially for the time and effort you put in to the camp. Your zeal is contagious too! Across the board every rower can’t wait to get out and continue with their sequences and drills.
We are extremely fortunate to have your guidance and I promise we will do our best to keep instilling what you and your staff have shown us!
I’ve already been asked if we can get weekly video sessions too. As you know those are invaluable.
You left everyone here very excited and they are spreading the gospel to other club members too
The venue and the weather were great but it’s the special flair you bring that really jumps out.
Hope to see you soon.
Joe in Worcester MA June 2020”

“After returning home from camp, I had a great row this morning. So many of the techniques that you were coaching me on, came together today. It was like a mini Mark and Jim were sitting on my shoulders, calling drills, coaching and encouraging.
It was a glorious morning, feeling the improvements in my stroke and my boat’s rigging.
Thank you again for a fabulous camp! You both give such incredible input, in such a fun, positive, amusing style!
Elizabeth, Florida - January 2020”

“Rowing through canyons, alongside vineyards, grazing sheep and red-brown steer on golden lit rolling hills or being coached by the skilled and patient Mark Wilson it doesn’t get any better than this. The added delight: an elite hotel built for rowers and gourmet food! My spouse, a non-rower, enjoyed this as much as I did.
T. D. S. Providence, RI (Portugal Nov 2019)”

“ Dear Mark,
We all could not say enough wonderful things about your coaching and the All American Rowing program the entire ride home! We learned so much, and had such a fabulous time! Thank you so much for all that you did to make it such a terrific experience! I definitely want to make your training an annual thing that I do to keep improving my technique. We have been talking a lot to our teammates about how great your camp was, so we’ll have no problem getting a group together for next summer. There are a lot of people interested now:-)

Thank you again for one of the best rowing experiences of my life!
Sincerely, Marla - June 2019”

“Hello everyone, wherever you are!
Thanks SO much Mark, Judy, Hunter, Ryan and Tomi for your vision of rowing overseas and finding this spectacular place to row! On my final walk around the water yesterday the coach at KRKA Rowing Club had 4 of his young men out in singles, doing drills to the beach and back to the dock. Made me want to jump in and row or swim along with them.

Loved all the pictures on smugmug, especially glad you got one of Yannes Olympic row. Meeting him and seeing his island home was a big WOW moment. Such a great time with many unexpected delightful experiences. It was an adventure of a life time and from your video of what is possible in our future of rowing overseas there could be many more!!

Hope to see you all again!

Happy Rowing!
Carol G. June 2019”

“Hola Mark,

Thank you so very much for the fabulous camp!!! I learned so much, gained more confidence on the boat and have so much information to process and continue to develop. It is so exciting!

I truly appreciate your help with the boat, excellent training, teaching methods and positive reinforcement.

I cannot wait to apply all of what we have learned and to continue this journey when you come back next year!! :-)

Many, many thanks and have a fantastic Holiday weekend!
Marisol - Green Bay May 2019”