A diverse group of both skill levels and ages, the sculling group provides instruction and coaching for those who know how to scull and wish to improve their sculling ability and fitness while not being constrained to a team’s more rigid schedule.

The training is geared to improve racing skills and overall technical prowess while keeping things light and fun. The attendance is purely up to the individual, as the training plan is posted at the boathouse and online for anyone who wishes to follow. Most participants attend in private and club singles, although doubles are not excluded. The only strict criterion is to be prompt at the start of the session. Group members should also have passed a level 1 Captain’s test or have permission from the coach before joining coached sessions.

Team Captains

The sculling group is supported by two co-captains who represent the rowers at internal committees to ensure the group’s needs are met throughout the year.

If you want to know more about the sculling group, please get in touch with Captains Lucas Rogers or Anita Verheul.

beacon [dot] luke [at] gmail [dot] com
anitaverheulobrien [at] gmail [dot] com

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Coach

Niles Kuronen

Niles serves as Riverside’s Head Sculling Coach, working with competitive and intermediate scullers across the club. He brings more than 20 years of rowing and coaching experience on the Charles, with a background that includes collegiate coaching at Northeastern University and training pre-elite crews for domestic and international competition. Niles specializes in long-term technical development, individualized performance, and the application of polarized training principles. His coaching is grounded in athlete-centered growth, consistency, and clarity on the water.

races

The training is geared to help prep for races with modifications available for individuals, but there is no set racing calendar for the sculling group. Typically, training leads up to Masters Nationals and the Head of the Charles, as well as some local races. However, if you are interested in racing at other regattas, your desire and willingness to travel is the only obstacle.