Post-pandemic adaptive rowing at Rockland Rowing Association has blossomed. A wave of new athletes joined our competitive and recreational teams this year, nearly doubling the size of the program. Over the winter, we worked with new rowers Matt Rola and Alim, both with SCI (spinal cord injuries) on fixed seat rowing machines (Concept2). On the water, we have an enthusiastic group on our recreational rowing barge who row every Thursday. On July 8, RRA hosted its first annual Rockland Rowing Masters Regatta, featuring two adaptive events for PR1 singles and mixed inclusion doubles. Adaptive athletes from Riverfront Recapture and RowNY competed against RRA’s team members Alanna Flax-Clarke, Ron Gold, and Sheila Savage. In May, we welcomed a new visually impaired rower, Jasmine Murrell, who has raced twice in a competitive double scull, at Bayada in Philadelphia (rowing with Assistant Adaptive Coach Nicole Simbana) and at the Head of the Riverfront in Hartford, CT. Our large group of volunteers includes adult rowers from nearby clubs, including Cortlandt and Piermont, medical students from New York Medical College, and high school competitive rowers in our youth program at Rockland Rowing, who earn community service hours while experiencing their sport through new eyes.

Special Shoutouts :

RRA’s July 8 Masters Regatta:
RRA’s Mixed Inclusion 2x Entry with Rob Norden and Sheila Savage

Gold Medal winner RowNY’s PR 1 rower Katerine Valdez, RRA Adaptive Coach Greta Nettleton and RRA’s PR1 entry, Ron Gold.

Gold Medal winners at Head of the Riverfront:

RRA’s novice adaptive rower Jasmine Murrell (visually impaired) Coach Greta Nettleton and volunteer rower Eric Schofer, of Cortlandt Community Rowing.