Mayor Harry Rilling presented the all-girls rowing team with the 2023 Sports Award following the teams major 2023 accomplishments.

They had first place finishes at the Regional Championship and National Championship Regattas in the spring season, 9th place finish at the World Championship race in Paris and first place finishes this fall season at the Head of the Charles and Head of the Fish Regattas.

The club was established in 2010 and since then, they've won 11 National Championships. 

Head coach Liz Trond is the heart and soul of Connecticut Boat Club.

Coach Trond says more people, young girls and boys, should try rowing.

For more information on the rowing team you can visit their website.