Old Lyme has deep roots in the sport of Rowing. Thanks in a great part to Mr. Fred Emerson who enthusiastically donated many hours of his life and financial support to the Blood Street Sculls. Our current boathouse is named after him, and the original boathouse still stands on Blood Street.
It is highly unusual for a public school to have a crew team and our Lyme Old Lyme High School Crew team is incredibly fortunate to have access to excellent equipment. The high school has a relationship with the Old Lyme Rowing Association. The rowing association’s primary mission is to support junior rowers. In addition, the association has a summer community Learn to Row program for adults and juniors and a competitive Master’s (adults) Level program that rows under the Blood Street name. High School Level Junior rowers can participate year round competitively with the Blood Street Sculls. This program has produced national champions, and enriched the lives of many.
Bulletin Board
Membership Registration 2011
US Rowing Waiver
Adult Registaration (pdf)
Adult Registration (word doc)
The master's women's team is selling "crew brew", a delicious custom blend of Ashlawn Farms coffee. All proceeds go to help fund equipment purchases. Beans, ground coffee, and decaf are all available. We will be selling at the Lyme Farmers' Market at Ashlawn Farms throughout the summer, Fridays from 3 - 6 pm and Saturdays from 9:30 - 1 pm. Coffee is also available at the Bowerbird, Old Lyme Marketplace.
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Welcome back, LOLHS rowing alums. Please fill out the adult rowing membership form and liability waiver. Discounted student dues are $50 a month for residents, $55 for non residents, payable to OLRA. Please email Rob Durham (durham420@sbcglobal.net) to fit into the rowing schedule.
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We have programs for rowers at all levels, from newcomer to elite.