‘I love CBC because it feels how a team should feel, everyone is best friends. I never thought that I would meet some of my closest friends here but I am so happy that I have! Coach Liz is really encouraging she always wants the best for us’ 

-Tanaya Dixit. Fairfield Warde High School Class of 2026

‘I couldn't imagine rowing anywhere else. CBC is not just a rowing club; it's a community. I have learned so much from my coaches and teammates that I couldn't have learned anywhere else. I have grown so much in my sport and have the best support system anyone could ask for. If I come into rowing in a bad mood, as soon as I walk into the boathouse there is booming energy and I leave all that bad energy at the door. No matter what boat I'm in, the girls at CBC are able to push each other while have fun. I just love CBC!’

-Katie Estabrook. Ridgefield High School Class of 2026

‘I transferred to CBC from a different rowing program and what I gained was a family. This is a team where everyone is happy for each other. What I love most is spending time with my teammates, giving everyone on the team hugs, and as much as we love being girls we also have the same goal in this sport and pour of heart into it.’

-Harper Do. Staples High School Class of 2030

‘I love coming to CBC because of the girls here, coming to CBC is my favorite part of my whole entire day regardless of if I have a bad day at school or feeling down, once I arrive at the boathouse I cheer up. The coaches here are state of the art, they actually teach you! They don't sit around on the launch looking at their phones, instead they are aware and present during practice and are always looking for ways to help us all doing our best.’

-Noelle Basta. Academy of Information Technology & Engineering Class of 2028

‘I really enjoy being apart of CBC from the new friends I have made and the community I have joined. When I first started rowing, I immediately felt welcomed by the coaches and rowers. Since then, I have been able to continue to grow my skills by help from the coaches and encouragement from my teammates. The friendships I have made during practice and races will last forever. Without the support from my friends and helpful advice from coaches I wouldn’t have been able to grow into the coxswain I am today. Even though I have much more to learn CBC makes me want to come back everyday and work harder. One aspect of CBC that I really love is the team activities we do together. For example how we do a sprit week, apple picking and the New Haven Road Race. In the end I feel very happy and proud to be apart of the team at Connecticut Boat Club!’ 

-Mishi Khamish. Staples High School Class of 2028

‘I love that rowing is a tight knit community making it very supportive, meanwhile also competitive! It's great to come to CBC after school, be here for 2-3 hours where I don't have to think about anything else. I lock into my own goals of getting faster for the sake of my teammates. I truly think it is a very special experience!’

-Emily Desrosiers. New Canaan High School Class of 2028