Castine Rowing

06/06/2026

Chubmarine making sure we knew where the ledge was this overcast morning…

06/02/2026

Rearview mirror.

(Join us next time! Grab a seat at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E49A4AA29AAFCC16-64238033-community)

06/02/2026

Hats are here!!

Row, stroll, run errands, toast, and read in style. You even get to choose if you support Castine Rowing in white or navy!

They’ll be at the dock for tomorrow’s 8:30 row; first come (pay), first serve.

06/01/2026

Don't get any ideas, Castinettes...

Next time you complain about your tracks running a little sticky, remember that rowers used to grease their pants with lard just to get a leg drive.

Before the mechanical sliding seat was invented in the 1870s, athletes were bolted down to fixed wooden benches called thwarts. But rowers knew that relying entirely on upper body and back mechanics was limiting their speed. The industrial workaround? Professional scullers would coat the seats of their leather trousers in animal fat and physically slide their butts back and forth across the wood to unlock extra power.

The friction, the heat, and the absolute destruction to their skin must have been unreal. It completely redefines the phrase "putting your ass into it." That’s boathouse wisdom.

Would you grease up some leather gear if it promised to drop 5 seconds off your split? 👇

06/01/2026

We stared with twin fenders; two bulbous mis-shapen blueberries that protect The Baron from the dock and the dock from The Baron.

I’m sad to report that one has jumped ship. We miss it and hope it’s satisfied its wanderlust.

If you see the bulbous blue beauty, please D(irect) M(essage) this account.

Thank you!! 🫐 👀 🙏

05/29/2026

Love it when we get caught out and about… thanks to Merissa for sending along the evidence.

05/23/2026

First row of the season: full boat, requisite nosy seals, & a gorgeous day. Thanks for coming out.

To see when we are rowing and sign up for a seat, visit https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E49A4AA29AAFCC16-64238033-community.

05/22/2026

Community rows in Castine start tomorrow; will you join us?

We're planning three rows... 8:30am, 10am, and 11:30am. We've also posted Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday rows for the next few weeks. Reserve your seat using the SignUp Genius link.

Please try to arrive a few minutes early so we can get waivers signed and go over the basics of gig rowing.

See you soon, and welcome aboard!

Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!

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/