Boston, MA

We are excited to share details about an incredible rowing experience for masters athletes: the Varese, Italy Rowing Camp, taking place from June 22 - June 28, 2026.

Varese is a world-renowned rowing venue, frequently used for international team training and host to World Championships. Located in Northern Italy, near Lake Como, participants will fly into Milan and be transported by private motorcoach to our lakeside hotel. The rowing venue is conveniently within walking distance of our accommodations.

During the 5-day camp, you'll have the unique opportunity to train with Caryn Davies and Lindsay Dare Shoop. Both are esteemed members of the US National and Olympic Teams, with multiple gold medals and accolades. Caryn recently received the prestigious Thomas Keller Award, the highest honor in world rowing.

The hotel package includes:

* Full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner)

* Hotel accommodations within walking distance of the rowing venue

* Excellent sleeping conditions and quality shower/toilet facilities

* Tourist tax

Rates for the 7-night stay (inclusive of everything except airfare) are:

* Single room: $4200 per person

* Double room: $4000 per person

The camp also provides:

* Full rental of the latest-generation Filippi boats, including:

* 1 eight with coxswain (lightweight/midweight category)

* 1 quad scull (4x)

* 1 coxless four (4-)

* 1x, 2x, 2-

* 2 coaching launches (2 coaches)

* High-quality Concept2 oars

* Airport transfers

Additional services include:

* Daily Video Review

* Seminars on Nutrition, Stretching & Self Care

* Personalized training plans and programs

* Water access for training

* Gym access for visiting athletes until 15:00

We look forward to welcoming you to Varese! This is the high season for travel in Europe, so we are anxious to finalize travel arrangements. Please complete the sign-up form; deposits will be invoiced once you have signed up. The initial deposit is $2000, with a final payment due January 15th, 2026.

Link to sign up: Varese, Italy June 2026

Sabaudia, Italy is one of the training locations for the Italian National Team, as well as some Eastern European nations.  We have been traveling to Sabaudia since 2010.  It is located about 100 kilometers south of Rome and is a walkable beach town.   They boast an international  rowing course.   We do a day trip to the island of Ponza in the middle of camp, where the kids have the opportunity to swim, snorkel and relax.    Our goal at camp is always to teach fundamentals, give the kids a new cultural experience as well as make new friends from across the country.  We have adult coastal athletes that are our camp counselors and we hope to take advantage of being coastal to add some fun beach rowing activities as well, and two to three coaches for rowing sessions.  (Limit 24rowers ages 16 - 18).   If we handle the flights, we are expecting the cost is expected to be $6400.00.  If the athlete flies direct to Rome and meets us at the airport, the cost is expected to be $5000.00. Coaching staff, Lesleh Wright, P3Pe coach: Cassandra Cunningham and Naval Academy Coach Mike Irwin.  

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