Camp News
Jim and Mark are thrilled to be offering 2 Head of the Charles sculling camps in August of 2024 and they are almost full. If you would like one of the last 3 spots, please call Mark via the contact us page. Camp Schedule and Information
These camps bring the best of Boston and the Charles River to your oar tips. You do not need to be racing this year but the camps are designed for those that have or wish to compete in head races.
Thanks for looking!!
Judy Wilson and Kelly Cory are joining forces to begin offering Fitness Camps based on the All-American Rowing Camp model that has proved successful over the last 25 years. Judy is Mark’s wife and has been coaching all levels of athletes for over 35 years. Her specialty is running but with that comes, weight lifting, cross training, swimming, cycling and even rowing.
Kelly is a Certified Athletic Trainer with many accolades under her belt including having competed in 8 Full Ironman Tri-Athlons and 3 Boston Marathons. Judy and Kelly met on the bike trail training for ironman’s and found a partnership that seemed right.
May 6-11, 2024 will see the first European Fitness Camp and the schedule will mirror the rowing camp going on at the same time. Plenty of time for working out, learning about nutrition, training methodology, injury prevention and also great food, great excursions around Central Portugal and great stories for sure. Why not grab a friend and join Judy and Kelly on this amazing Inaugural Camp.
We are thrilled to announce that we are adding a June 2-7, 2024 camp in Zug Switzerland and this camp will be for a maximum of 8 scullers, other non rowers are welcome! Camp will feature rowing on the Agerisee near Zug Switzerland. Campers would fly to Zurich and then ALL details will be handled by the camp. Ground transport, rowing equipment, coaching 2 sessions a day, all meals, drinks, and afternoon tours presented by local rowers from the RuderSchule Agerisee.
Flyer is linked here and all the details can be found on the flyer. Questions should be directed to Mark via email or phone. CAMP FLYER
See you in Switzerland this summer.
Agerisee, Switzerland
Who wouldn’t what the name JIM DIETZ on their boathouse or rowing center?? Everyone would but Stonington Community Rowing will have just that. You can help support the effort by helping this amazing center become a reality. Check out the details below and a message from Jim as well. Thanks for making a contribution!! https://stoningtoncommunityrowing.org/boathouse
Have we got an amazing camp for you!? How would you like to spend a week in Zagreb Croatia and Bled Slovenia with two of the most decorated and succesful rowers in the history of our sport. Martin and Valent Sinkovic have agreed to be with us for rowing, meals and plenty of chatting about life as four time Olympians! These two gentlemen are a couple of the nicest most humble guys you will ever meet and this camp will highlight their favorite locations in and around Zagreb and Bled. You will want to be one of the lucky members of this camp. You will have stories to share with all your buddies back home and even your non-rowing friends will appreciate what you will learn from these two upstanding people. We will row on Jarun in Zagreb and Lake Bled with time to explore and get a sense of life in these two wonderful countries as well. This camp filled in less than a week. Email Mark for a spot on the waitlist. SCHEDULE LINK
Spring of 2024 will be very exciting for All-American Rowers who want to travel to Europe! We are offering three amazing locations and dates for your rowing adventure!! May 6-11 will see us in Avis Portugal rowing and staying where champions train in the off season! This is a return visit and one that never gets old, Please consider joining us and maybe staying a few extra days in Lisbon or other parts of this great country.
The Second camp is in Sibenik Croatia on the Dalmatian Coast where the rowing is as stunning as the countryside, the small but bustling city of Sibenik and the rest of the coastal region. May 14-19 will be our dates and you can fly direct to Split and we take care of the rest.
The third option for Spring will be a new location in Varese Italy!! We have arranged to be hosted by the Australian Institute of Sport which allows YOU to be treated like true National Team members and row on Lago Varese, this is going to be an absolute must for anyone wanting to row and train and visit northern Italy. Dates are May 22-27 and flying to Milan is all you have to do, we take care of the rest with all meals, equipment, coaching and excursions being included.
New Zealand Portugal Sibenik Camp Varese Camp Sinkovic Camp Coastal Camp
The end of an amazing day in Sibenik, Croatia
It is still only May of 2023 but you wanted to know when the Winter 2024 camps were going to be held so here you go…. Below and on the camp schedule page are the public camps we will be hosting and if you are interested in a private group camp please let Mark know. These camps are limited to 10 or 12 people so if you have a good idea of which camp you want to attend feel free to sign up before the deadline. Thanks for your continued interest in our camp offerings, Jim and Mark are grateful for your support!!
Dec 17 - 22, 2023 - Private Group
Dec 30 - Jan 3, 2024 - Camp 1
Jan 5 - 9, 2024 - Camp 2
Jan 12 - 15, 2024 - Extended Presidents Day Weekend
Jan 17 - 19, 2024 - Private Group
Jan 21 - 25, 2024 - Camp 3
Jan 26 - 28, 2024 - Weekender #2
Feb 1 - 5, 2024 - Camp 4
Later February will offer time for other private groups. Thank you!
We are so excited to be offering a set of new camp options for the Fall of 2023. Please look at the offerings below and call or email Mark as soon as possible about questions on these camps. We have a limited time to hold spots at the hotels and hope that you can make the time to row in some wonderful places this Fall.
Bled Slovenia - Sept 25-30, 2023 - Bled is a truly iconic rowing destination and one that will be even more spectacular in the Fall Foliage season. FLYER IS LINKED HERE.
Southern France - Oct 3-8, 2023 - The Bordeaux Region of France! Staying in a private Chateau, Rowing from the Garden on the River Lot, eating amazing homemade meals, trying a hand at archery, bike riding, exploring medeival castles, oh and the wine, oh la la, dont forget the wine!! FLYER IS LINKED HERE.
Corgeno Italy and the SilverSkiff Regatta - Oct 31- Nov 6, 2023 - Rowing, Training and RACING camp in northern Italy with the SilverSkiff International Regatta as the final portion of the camp. Training days in Corgeno Italy, just north of Milan, we will stay there for 4 days then travel to Turino for the regatta. Amazing trip for the racers amoung us! Of course all the equipment, logistics, meals, drinks and lodging is included.
SilverSkiff Race Camp is FULL. Please consider Bled or France and join us for SilverSkiff in 2024!!
Rowing on the Lot in France.
We have been asked for years to offer a more learn to scull camp and this year we have done just that. Over the weekend of Jan 20-22, 2023 we will be giving those wanting a compact intro to sculling instruction in Florida. This will be perfect for those getting back into rowing after a long break or for those who have wanted to get into sculling for the first time. Plenty of water time and video as well as off water instruction will be given. Coach Ryan Worth will be the head coach for the weekend. Details can be found here
We are also offering our first Coastal Rowing specific camp. We have used coastal boats in our camps for years but this year campers will be using the boats from Swift and GlideboatsUSA exclusively during camp. Camp will also venture off of Lake Beresford to the IntraCoastal Waterway and if conditions allow out into the Atlantic Ocean! Great fun for all and again plenty of coaching on and off the water. Anyone wishing to try some coastal rowing should come to this camp. Details can be found here. Camp will be Feb 7-10, 2023 and Coach Ryan Worth will be the head coach for this camp.
Our 2023 Spring/Summer European camps are now listed and we are very excited to be returning to Sibenik Croatia in late May and then off to Corgeno Italy!! We visited this wonderful location in 2014 and 2015 and are so thrilled to be returning in Late May of 2023. If you want to get on the top of the list please email Mark.
2023 will also take us to Lucerne Switzerland in early June and then to the Istrian Peninsula of Croatia for a Rowing and Biking tour in mid September and then to Austria for the Rose Regatta in Early Oct 2023.
Private groups can also set up camps in Europe with as few as four rowers or as many as twelve. We have hosted several private groups and all the reviews are over the top! Private coaches, great equipment, incredible locations and personalized itineraries and a great value! Contact Mark for details on any of these offerings.
