Yes, Every athlete needs to know how to swim. We ask each parent to complete a swim attestation form. We may require a swim test, and in that instance, we will schedule a test at the beginning of the fall and spring season. Life jackets are available on every coaching boat.

No, and no. Rowing has seats for tall and short, heavy and light, and a coxswain's seat for a small athlete with a big voice. Most of our state champions started with zero experience.

This depends on the program, but our competitive Middle School (U15) and our High School student-athletes are expected to attend each practice. Our races are on Saturday's and the schedule is posted in mid-august.

We're an independent club, not a school team. However, we do have the support of Sebastian River High School administration. Athletes from any school in Indian River and Brevard counties — public, private, charter, or homeschool — can row with us.

Often, yes. Talk to the coach before the season so we can plan around the overlap. Fall is generally more flexible than spring.

Lightning within 15 miles clears the water immediately and we move to the ergs or dryland. We also monitor weather and try to get notificiations of cancelled practices out at least 45 minutes before the start of practice. Notifications go out through TeamSnap.