The Clear Lake Scullers will host a series of rowing lessons and camps in summer 2011. Courtesy photo.

LAKEPORT, Calif. – Mike Sullivan, who has coached rowing at the college lever for numerous years, will be offering beginning rowing lessons this summer here in Lakeport as part of the Clear Lake Scullers summer season.

Saturday morning lessons are free from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. May 28, June 25 and July 2. Everyone is welcome including residents and visitors of all ages. Kayaks and canoes will be available to try in addition to the rowing sculls.

People also are welcome to try rowing on the team boat every Saturday at 8 a.m. No experience is necessary.

Sullivan also will be offering weeklong rowing camps this summer from June 27 to July 1.

The high school rowing camp will be from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m., and is free.

Middle school youth paddling program is from 10:30 a.m. to noon and costs $40 with some financial assistance available.

The adult rowing camp is from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. and costs $100 which includes a summer membership in Clear Lake Scullers.

Membership is open to the public and there is rowing year round, weather permitting. The goal of Clear Lake Scullers is to provide broad access to beautiful Clear Lake and to expose people to a wide variety of aquatic sports with emphasis on safety and competence. Sullivan is also available to teach the skills necessary for athletes to train and race.

The club is located in the City of Lakeport at the site of Natural High School on Main Street just north of Library Park. You will see the boats there in a fenced in yard.

For more information contact Mike Sullivan at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 707-349-9779.