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FAQs

Miscellaneous
  1. Do I need to know how to row?
  2. Where do the rowers go to school?
 
Practice
  1. When do you practice?
  2. Where do you practice?
  3. Where do you park?
 
Regattas
  1. How often do you go to a regatta?
  2. How much do regattas cost?
 
Tuition
  1. How much does it cost?
 



Miscellaneous
1. Do I need to know how to row?
 

No.  The nice thing about crew is none of our rowers know how to row when they join so everyone starts on a level playing field.

 

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2. Where do the rowers go to school?
 

Our rowers come from 8 different area high schools.  Our program is open to all youth in the area.

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Practice
1. When do you practice?
 

In the fall we practice Monday-Thursday from 4:15-6:30 and Saturday mornings from 7:00-9:30.  In the spring we also practice on Friday afternoons.

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2. Where do you practice?
 

We launch our boats from Historic Spanish Point and practice in Little Sarasota Bay.  Each team also works out at the Potter Park YMCA one day per week.

 

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3. Where do you park?
 

Our rowers park on the west side of the Spanish Point parking lot. 

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Regattas
1. How often do you go to a regatta?
 

We generally attend 3 regattas in the fall and 6-8 in the spring.  Usually 2 or 3 of these regattas are overnight trips.

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2. How much do regattas cost?
 

The cost varies depending on the regatta fees and where the regatta is located.  The Orlando area regattas generally cost between $55 and $65 each and include transportation and food.  The overnight regattas range from $100 - $275.00 but include transportation, rooms and some meals.

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Tuition
1. How much does it cost?

 

Our annual tuition is $1600 per year with a non-refundable $100 registration fee and a $100 deposit. In addition, membership in Historic Spanish Point is required.  Our tuition is divided into monthly payments to make it more affordable.

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