‘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 that was a bit more intense in ways that were not always the most helpful. I love how the team culture here at CBC is so positive and how everyone regardless of what boat you are in has a relationship with one another. The fact that we have this culture makes CBC a positive experience and motivates you to want to be better on and off the water.’

-Gwyn Horn. Greenwich Academy Class of 2025

‘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 CBC because of the amazing team chemistry that we have. No matter who comes in new to the club you instantly become a member. Everyone welcomes you and you start to form a family with one another no matter how new to sport or different town you are from, everyone wants to have you join the team!’

-Charlotte Mickelborough. Wilton High School Class of 2025