Florida

The Boys and Girls Rowing teams will travel to Sarasota, FL during our March spring break for a week of preseason training.  The primary purpose of this trip is to engage in the necessary training for a successful spring season, but the true value lies in the opportunities for the team to begin developing their shared goals and values, to have conversations with one another that time or schedule might not permit while on campus, and to establish a standard of behavior and accountability that will support a positive and productive season.  Much of each day will be committed to training, however there will be time for team activities that are social and fun while also providing opportunities for student leadership and reflection.

Program dates

March 16–23, 2025

Faculty Trip Leaders

  • Spencer Washburn, Parker Washburn, Caleb Corliss, Emily Swintak & Piper Higgins

Approx. Trip Cost (Includes one-way estimated flight from TAMPA, FL to Hartford, CT)

Estimated trip cost: $1,750-$2,250 (final trip costs will be available in the New Year)

helpful links & Notes

  • Arrival flight cost and booking is the responsibility of the participating student and their family.
  • Coaches request that accepted students arrive to either the Tampa Airport or Sarasota Airport by 1:00pm on March 16, 2025. Transportation to the team hotel will be provided from both airports. 

2025 Preliminary Itinerary

*This itinerary is subject to change.

March 16

  • Students arrive in Tampa and take scheduled bus from airport to hotel.

  • Arrival flight cost and booking is the responsibility of the participating student and their family.
  • Coaches request that accepted students arrive to either the Tampa Airport or Sarasota Airport by 1:00pm on March 16, 2025. Transportation to the team hotel will be provided from both airports. 

March 16-22

  • Students will train daily at Nathan Benderson Park and enjoy team meals at at different restaurants in the area. 

March 23

  • Depart Tampa on a midday flight to Hartford, CT. This flight has been booked by Deerfield and is included in the cost of your trip.