LYNN — Physical education students in the eighth-grade Discovery Program Physical Education classes at Lynn Vocational Technical Institute (LVTI) participated in an on-the-water rowing experience Thursday at Sluice Pond as part of a partnership with the North Shore Maritime Center (NSMC).

This is the second year of the program, which began after North Shore Maritime Center’s William Goldenheim reached out to Lynn Public Schools about bringing rowing opportunities to students. Since then, the partnership has continued to grow, providing students with a unique opportunity to learn the sport of rowing both in the classroom and on the water.

The North Shore Maritime Center has provided 19 rowing ergometers (ergs), which are housed at Lynn Vocational Technical Institute and used throughout the school year. Students have participated in a structured indoor rowing curriculum using the ergs, learning rowing technique, terminology, teamwork, race starts, power application, and rowing in unison before taking their skills to the water. 

The rowing program has been made possible through the collaboration of North Shore Maritime Center, rowing instructor Donna Weiner, and LPS physical education teacher Beth Marrie.

Thursday’s field trip served as the culmination of the program, allowing students to practice what they have learned on the ergs while experiencing rowing on Sluice Pond under the guidance of experienced rowing instructors.

Photo: Spenser Hasak | Purchase this photo

North Shore Maritime Center coach Donna Weiner helps Lynn Tech student Diana Castro with her rowing technique.

Photo: Spenser Hasak | Purchase this photo

Lynn Tech eighth-grade Discovery Program Physical Education students, from left, Jailah McKinney, Aaliyah Ashtona, and Catherine Friedman put their rowing skills to the test on Sluice Pond thanks to a partnership with the North Shore Maritime Center.

Photo: Spenser Hasak | Purchase this photo

A boat powered by, from left, St. Mary's students Anastasiya Butova, Emma Cavalcanti, Annabella Wellington, Lynn Tech eighth-graders Jailah McKinney, Aaliyah Ashtona, and Catherine Friedman, and St. Mary's students Derek Erazo, Josh Hartenstein, and Mariella Rivera cruises across Sluice Pond as part of a partnership with the North Shore Maritime Center.

Photo: Spenser Hasak | Purchase this photo

The Lynn Tech eighth-grade Discovery Program Physical Education class puts their rowing skills to the test out on Sluice Pond on Thursday thanks to a partnership with North Shore Maritime Center.

Photo: Spenser Hasak | Purchase this photo

The Lynn Tech eighth-grade Discovery Program Physical Education class puts their rowing skills to the test out on Sluice Pond on Thursday thanks to a partnership with North Shore Maritime Center.

Photo: Spenser Hasak | Purchase this photo

Lynn Tech student Ruby Rodriguezrows along Sluice Pond with her eighth-grade Discovery Program Physical Education class thanks to a partnership with North Shore Maritime Center.

Photo: Spenser Hasak | Purchase this photo

Lynn Tech student Valerie Ramirez rows along Sluice Pond with her eighth-grade Discovery Program Physical Education class thanks to a partnership with North Shore Maritime Center.

Photo: Spenser Hasak | Purchase this photo

A boat powered by, from left, St. Mary's students Anastasiya Butova, Emma Cavalcanti, Annabella Wellington, Lynn Tech eighth-graders Jailah McKinney, Aaliyah Ashtona, and Catherine Friedman, and St. Mary's students Derek Erazo, Josh Hartenstein, and Mariella Rivera cruises across Sluice Pond as part of a partnership with the North Shore Maritime Center.

Photo: Spenser Hasak | Purchase this photo

Lynn Tech student Jeffry Rivas helps get the boat up to speed on Sluice Pond.

Related posts:

Lynn Tech SkillsUSA honors local hunger heroes Lynn Tech graduates 270 Recognizing the opportunity: Lynn’s Saltman’s journey from law to authorship Photos that blew us away in 2025