Castine Rowing

05/09/2026

This summer, we're adding an event lineup to our rowing options.

Check out our select events nearby(ish), and use the links to let us know if you're interested.

From casual community rows to competitive regattas, we think there's something for everyone. Get out there... with us!

Get out there… We’re inviting y’all to a series of events over the summer. Whether you’re feeling competitive or social, we’ve got something for you. In support of our…

05/08/2026

Want to get ahead of the paperwork for your summer of rowing (and/or coxing)?

The 2026 Waiver and Registration form are now live on our website. You can read at your leisure, print, sign, and bring with you. No worries if you want to do it when you arrive; just show up a few minutes early, and your coxswain will give you hard copies to complete on the spot.

Are you wondering if you need to do this if you did one last summer? Understandable. Yes, you do. Thanks for your cooperation!

https://castinerowing.org/paperwork/

05/07/2026

Did you notice that the town floats are in!?

Both boats have fresh coats of (foul-resistant) bottom paint and are getting some additional TLC. The goal is to have them in the water and you rowing by Memorial Day!

We need coxswains... being a coxswain doesn't mean you can't row anymore... it just means that you get to be the boss (and CSS, Chief Seal Spotter) sometimes.

What does it take to certify as a coxswain? A couple land sessions where we go over rules of "road," safety, and equipment. After that, you cox a few (literally... 3) successful trial rows.

Interested? Email [email protected] and thank you!

04/09/2026

Castine Rowing is coming out of hibernation and preparing for the summer 2026 season!

Thanks to a generous donation, we're able to order two sets of seat cushions - one for each boat.

If you'd like to order your own custom seat cushion (pick your colors! embroider your name! add an image!), simply place your order with Gigass (https://www.gigass.co.uk/shop/Gig-Cushion-p671869443). If you use the coupon code "CASTINESHIP", Gigass will add your custome cushion(s) to our shipment, saving you any shipment costs/hassles. You have a week to mull your options; the coupon expires on 4/17/26.

Can't WAIT to get back out there with y'all. Happy spring!

10/07/2025

Docks come out next week, and we’re rowing right up until the end. Have you wanted to give it a go? There’s still time!

09/21/2025

Our first ever row to Holbrook Island for picnic brunch is in the books!

Everyone made it back safe, weather was perfect, groupies checked in on us, seals and more seals, and a bald eagle posed for our departure. 🦅 🦭

💙🩵💚🩵💙

09/07/2025

Rain today. Needed.
Rowers rest.
Coxbox charges.
The Baron waits patiently.
Bowdoin makes for good company.
Bailing is our future.

09/05/2025

I THINK we have a band-aid for the spam folder problem for Gmail users...

- click on the "settings" button in the far right of your search entry text box (where the red circle is)
- in the "Has the words" field, type "castine rowing"
- in the lower right corner, select "Create filter"
- tell Google that when a message matches this criteria you want to "Never send it to Spam" (if you have a folder/label for Castine Rowing already, you can also tell it to "Apply the label:" and then pick your label from the drop down menu)
- click "Create filter" in the lower right corner.

That should do it, it's working for me!

09/02/2025

Congratulations to Dennett's at the Wharf, Castine for wrapping up another successful, fun, and delicious season. 🎉

They’ve graciously offered dock space so our boats have a safe home between rows, for which we’re so grateful.

We’ve loved swinging through afterwards for coffee and goodies and will miss the light, friendly, and social scene you offer.

Cheers!🥂

09/02/2025

On a scale of 1-10, how much do you enjoy…

🦭 playing chicken with harbor seals?
🦅 greeting eagles chillin’ on the monument?
🤝 being part of a team?
📣 calling the shots?
🛟 owning the safety of those around you?
🌊 being on Maine coastal water?

If you like any of these things, consider reaching out to us about coxswain training.

The more volunteer coxswains we have, the more rows we can host!

[email protected]

09/02/2025

🤩

We’ll try to row to Belfast (Maine, in case anyone’s confused) first…

They’ve done it! Jamie, Ewan, and Lachlan Maclean have set a new world record by completing the first-ever nonstop, unsupported row across the full Pacific Ocean from Peru to Cairns, Australia in 139 days.

They conquered over 9,000 miles, becoming the first team to complete this monumental crossing.

Their roots are in the highlands and Edinburgh but all three have strong connections to Glasgow with Jamie & Lachlan having studied locally at the university.

Amazing achievement!



📷AP