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Learn to Row Coordinators



Amy Wencel

I got into rowing in 1989 and I am still stoked about the sport. I started at Mendota  Rowing Club replete with experience in racing inland scows, whitewater boating, canoe  tripping and living aboard my own 34 foot sailboat. I loved the skinny boats, the pulsing  catch and flowing run, the swimming-like feeling of connection to the water, and how it  made me physically and mentally stronger. Whether in my single or in the eight, I liken my rowing practice to playing Bach’s Well-Tempered Clavier: I strive to play perfectly --  but whether or not I nail it each and every stroke, I enjoy the heck out rehearsing. I’ve  trained and competed nationally and in Canada, with Mendota Rowing Club and  Pittsburgh’s Three Rivers Rowing Association, and much as I enjoy working as part of a  team, and pushing my limits, I also delight in just buzzing around in that place between  the water and the sky.  


Pacia Harper

Since 2002, I've stayed home with and homeschooled my son, Aubrey. He took LTR with me in 2017, but I kept rowing and he went back to soccer. Aside from parenting Aubrey, my mission in life seems to be reading. I go through several novels a week, as well as a decent amount of nonfiction. I also spend a lot of time cooking vegan food. We've been CSA members since 2004, so I have a lot of experience dealing with the weirder vegetables.

Before 2002, I lived in Illinois, California, New Mexico, Florida, and Japan, but mostly Illinois. A lot of my family still lives out west. I studied computer science at the University of Illinois, then came to Madison for graduate school. I'm still interested in online privacy and security issues.

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Nancy Jarvis

I signed up for the MRC Learn to Row class with my neighbor on a whim , not knowing the first thing about rowing, but thinking it would be a fun thing to try. Little did I know that 13 years later I'd still be rowing- every chance I get. At 5'2" I am not exactly the classic rower build, but when you love doing something, that's the thing for you! Along the way I've met many fabulous people, got fit, honed my skills, competed in US and Canadian Masters' Nationals and the Head of the Charles Regattas and found a life-long sport. I am happy to be sharing the joy of rowing and rowing teamwork with the Learn to Row class.

Nancy serves on the board of directors can be reached at njarvis@mendotarowingclub.com.


Sandy Harding

I first learned to row while attending college at Drake University in Des Moines, IA. I have been involved with the sport for 16 years, primarily with the Mendota Rowing Club here in Madison, WI. To me, rowing is an ideal sport. I am very much a nature lover, and I find that combining exercise with being out on the water a great way to start my morning. I also find that rowing is also a sport where I am more accountable to my teammates. In individual sports, I find it easier to skip workouts or say I will do it later. With rowing - you have to show up, otherwise the other members of your boat won't be able to row. Participating in this sport has helped me meet new people in the community and given me amazing experiences to remember.

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Mark Leahy


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