LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Clear Lake Scullers rowing club is hosting its annual summer youth and adult rowing camps in July.

The camps will take place at the Clear Lake Scullers boatyard by the lake at Main and Seventh streets, at the old Natural High School property, in Lakeport.

The youth and high school camp will take place from 8 a.m. to noon Tuesday, July 5, through Friday, July 8, and will include instruction in paddling, rowing and water safety.

The adult camp will take place from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 5, through Friday, July 8.

Rowing, as done in the Olympics, could be considered the ultimate team sport and Clear Lake is a great venue for it.

Coach Mike Sullivan will be teaching the basics necessary to be part of an eight-person team boat.

He will start with how to get in and out of the boat, understanding the commands, stopping and turning the boat, and after the basics are mastered, rowing with power – power that comes from your legs, back and arms in one smooth motion.

People at any level of fitness can participate in this sport and work out at their comfort level, so don’t be shy about not being in the shape you might like to be in, as current club members report that some of them aren't, either.

“My favorite moment happens when the oars dip into the water and the boat surges out onto the lake, that moment when my body is moving this boat through this water. It feels extraordinary; I'm no longer shorebound,” said Lily, a 72-year-old Clear Lake Scullers members.

The cost is $100 per person, which will be applied to summer membership. The annual membership cost is $200, and includes sweep rowing camp and additional instruction in sculling and the use of a large array of club equipment.

Visit www.clearlakescullers.org , or contact Mike Sullivan at 707-349-9779 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.