Camper Quotes

Quotes from Craftsbury Sculling Campers

"The weekend was a blast! I wouldn't change a thing! It was wonderful to rub shoulders with the best - and to have fun too!"

"This place is fantastic. I'm totally impressed."

"Love the informality, enthusiasm for the sport, and the group of rowers who came here this week."

"From top to bottom, this is a first rate program. A perfect balance has been achieved."

"The coaches are amazingly responsive and knowledgeable. Just a joy for me to be coached by such great people."

"The highlight of every year for me. It's a genuine pleasure to be with such good people, in such a challenging yet supportive environment, and in such a beautiful setting."

Regarding the coach education track: "These sessions exceeded my expectations in learning how to approach different personalities, expectations and aspirations."

"I will do this again."

"Food is outstanding. Flavorful, creative, & abundant!"

"Such a positive approach that you never felt like a schlub."

"It was this or Paris."

"A+'s to all the coaches on all fronts."

"I learned more during five days at Craftsbury than I have during five years at my own club."

I started sculling the summer before I came to Craftsbury. I was a little hesitant because I was concerned that I didn't know that much about the sport. All I can is that it was a great experience in every respect. Vermont was like a post card. The coaches were outstanding. I am a better sculler because of it. It will be my sabbatical for some time to come. - Sculling participant, 2008

"Best coaching I have ever had in any sport, ever."

"It was FUN to learn. The coaches provided a wonderful balance of positive reinforcement and things to work on."

"The coaches were the best part of the week. They were patient, good-humored, so knowledgeable and helpful."

"I feel that I leave here a better rower and more educated in the field of rowing."

"The environment and setting is ideal for rowing, blessed with a superb body of water and natural surroundings."

"A great facility: friendly and very, very professional."

"Coaches seem to really care and be attentive about the needs of each camper - no matter what level."

"It's hard for me to believe that 4 days have left me feeling so at home (and comfortable) on the water."

"Coaches were the most knowledgeable and willing to communicate that I've met. Craftsbury is definitely worth the trip."

"This is truly a value-added program - a life changing experience. See you next year."

"Probably the most important thing I saw/noticed was the positive feedback - so valuable and really encouraged me to keep this going."

"I cannot believe I learned to row in 3 days!"

"Great experience. Can't wait to come back. Wish it didn't have to end."

"Great group of rowers. Coaches very supportive and encouraging. Glad I brought my sons also."

"The facilities are immaculate! For as many athletes as come through here, the grounds and buildings are clean and well-planned. Food is wonderful!!"

"The coaching is phenomenal - very proactive and knowledgeable. I love the structure, focus, and camaraderie of the program."

"Craftsbury is the BEST!!"

"Your meals and excellent staff are marvelous!"

"Spectacular program. It was serious fun."

"Wish I had access to so many coaches at home!"

"I refound the pleasure of sculling."

"I have achieved more than I thought possible."

"I have heard some fantastic ways of putting across technical info this week (and I will certainly be pinching some phrases for back home at the boathouse)."

"I learned more this week than I would have in a year or more at home."

"Staff's obvious love of sport comes through with appreciation for our various levels of skill."

"I learned tons about stroke mechanics and will be going home with lots to work on."

"The boats and water were all spectacular! It's hard to leave!"

"I thought the coaches, without exception, were great: very knowledgeable, patient, thoughtful, and funny."

"Thanks for helping me go fast!"

"You guys have it together, period!"

"I would highly recommend this experience to others."

"Been here, done that, loved it, comin' back! YES!"

"I can say that I am walking away from camp with either a drill, a saying, a skill from each coach. How cool is that."

"The sculling instruction was really helpful!"

"I've had the opportunity to build a strong base in sculling."

"The coaching is outstanding."

"... more rowing and insctruction than I expected."

"The coaches are really wonderfull people with a great attitude towards the novice."

"Can I take the coaches with me?"

"A most rewarding and enjoyable experience!"

"Coaches are excellent"

"Lots of coaches on the water = different eyes, differnet opinions and help."

"The coaching was great, with a variety of philosophies and practice that played well off each other and provided everyone with new insight and knowledge."

"I enjoyed learning to scull!"

"The coaching was exceptional and I really liked the small groups."

"The on-the-water coaching was outstanding. ...great coaches...the videotaping was also very, very helpful."

"Loved the boats, the water, everything was great for me."

"I felt that after the weekend I could try sculling on my own."

"I did better than ever expected."

"Gifted coaches and teachers!!!"

"I had a great time; fantastic sculling and I know I'll be able to go further with my sculling thanks to all of you."

"Great way to relax and stretch after a day of rowing."

"Great way to stretch after sculling -- Wish it had been every day."

"Yoga was excellent."

"The yoga session was great after 3 outings on Saturday."

"Yoga - great!"

"The instructor was great!"

"Very helpful and enjoyable."

"I really enjoyed the yoga and that was a surprise."

"The yoga session was alot of fun!"

"Yoga was good for stretching and relaxation."

"Loved the yoga class. Woke up Sunday feeling fine."

"Yoga was excellent...great instructor."

"The boats were great. The food was spectacular. The rooms were great for sleeping."

"Yoga and massage - very good."

"Excellent coaching, atmosphere, food, staff."

"Biking and yoga were wonderful!"

"Coming here was the best decision I've made in 3 years!"

"Yoga and biking were great!"

"The mountain biking was a great break from the confines of a boat."

"Pepa gave me a massage. I did well in Head of the Hosmer. Need I say more?? Pepa is the best!"

"Yum! Another row, another meal, another row another meal...."

"Great coaches, great people, great food. Thank you!"

"... extremely informative and a great vacation."

"Coaching at Craftsbury is the highlight of my summer. Great location, great staff, great group of people." - Dick Dreissigacker, Owner Concept II, 1998

"The coaching was phenomenal. I can't begin to tell you how much my stroke has improved."

"You have proven that a 48-year-old with no previous sculling experience can acquire a solid foundation in 6 days. Thank you for a memorable and expanding week."

"Craftsbury made us better rowers and galvanized our crew. We then went on to win gold medals at the Provincials and at the Henley. There is no doubt that any crew training for the Canadian Masters next year would receive a significant boost to their competitiveness by starting the season with a week at Craftsbury." - Diana Fuller, Sudbury Rowing Club, 1997

"Each time we have trained at Craftsbury we have either come away with a world championship or Olympic gold." - Bent Jensen, Coach Danish National Team (Gold and Bronze Medals at Atlanta), 1996