Welcome & Information
Session
Zoe Oduntan, Mr. David Stubbs
Presenters:
Date:
4 September 2025
Longtails Rowing Club is Bermuda’s first youth-focused sculling program, offering middle and high school students a new and exciting sporting opportunity. With the island’s calm waters and year-round outdoor conditions, rowing has the potential to thrive as both a recreational and competitive sport.
By bringing together parents, schools, and volunteer coaches, Longtails aims to build a supportive community that helps young athletes develop skills, confidence, and teamwork—while creating a sustainable foundation to enjoy and excel in the sport.
Longtails Rowing Club
Zoe Oduntan
Mr. David Stubbs
Tonight’s Presenters
Agenda
I would like to welcome everyone to the first Longtails Rowing Club meeting.
Hi, my name is Zoe Oduntan, and my love for rowing led me to dream of
creating a youth rowing club in Bermuda where other youths can discover
the joy of rowing and, if they wish, compete at higher levels.
However, we wouldn’t be here without David Stubbs and my mom, who
have generously volunteered so much of their time to help set things up.
Thank you to both of them, and to everyone who has signed up.
Welcome
Our mission is to inspire a passion for rowing in Bermuda’s youth, while building work confidence,
teamwork, and skills that last a lifetime.
We want to see rowing become a sport
embraced by young people across the island.
To establish proper facilities that host local regattas and give our rowers the chance
to compete in college and on the international stage.
Our Mission
Newbie friendly
Rain or Shine
Skill-Share
Workshop
Team Sport
Easy to pick up and beginner-friendly for all fitness levels.
Low-impact, full-body workout — gentle on joints while engaging about 90% of your muscles.
All-weather training — when the water isn’t an option, erging and strength workouts keep you strong and race-ready.
Develop elite skills while surrounded by the breathtaking, year-round beauty of Bermuda’s waters.
A true team sport with options to row in doubles, quads, or eights.
Benefits of Rowing
Community Benefits
It Takes a Community!
A strong and vibrant youth rowing team truly depends on the support of the community. Many adult volunteers will be needed, and there are a variety of ways to get involved.
For example, learning to scull so we can add weekday sessions and help rowers progress to the developmental squad level.
Another important roles will be launch drivers, we’ll need you every session — Mr. Stubbs will share more details about this.
Additional help with organizing events and supporting fundraising efforts will also make a big difference.
Inspriation time!
Coach Stubbs’ slides start here
Existing Infrastructure
Bermuda Rowing Association
What to expect from training
Upcoming Schedule
Call for Volunteer Coaches/
Paid Coaches plan
Collaboration in the Works
Q&A
Thank You
Questions?
Email us:
longtailsrowingclub@gmail.com