History

Royal Lamoille

The Foundation was incorporated in 2024 and named in honor of a late cherished member of our rowing community, Jarlath O’Neil-Dunne, who coined the term “Royal Lamoille” for its memorable rhyme.

Green Mountain Rowing

Green Mountain Rowing was incorporated in 2003, beginning as a group of Master's scullers rowing in their own shells. From the start, there was a shared desire to come together as a club and open the sport to others who didn't yet have the skills or equipment to participate. The first pieces of club-owned equipment were modest but meaningful: a single wooden double (2x) and a recreational single (1x) affectionately nicknamed Fat Boy.

A Growing Community

Green Mountain Rowing now serves more than forty members, in addition to participants in Learn to Row and youth programs. The fleet includes nine singles, three doubles, a quad, and more than eight full sets of oars. The Breiland Boathouse also houses a wide array of privately owned shells and equipment. Coaching is led by Rebecca Fuchs, alongside a dedicated team of volunteer coaches who support youth development, Learn to Row initiatives, and competitive rowing opportunities.

Youth and community Programs

In 2023, Green Mountain Rowing launched its first Youth Rowing programs with a week-long camp that introduced young athletes to the sport. The camp gave participants the chance to continue rowing throughout the season, developing skills and receiving focused coaching. Today, Green Mountain Rowing continues to expand access to the sport through Learn to Row Days, summer camps, and ongoing instruction that welcome rowers of all ages and abilities.

Growing needs

With growing interest in the sport, the Green Mountain Rowing Board of Directors recognized the need for a nonprofit organization to support the club’s expanding programs. Thanks to the leadership of Frank Guillot—who brought the idea to life—the Royal Lamoille Rowing Foundation was established. Frank now serves as President.

waterway Ecology

The Lamoille River is home to sunbathing turtles, soaring birds of prey, grazing deer, and the occasional busy beaver. The Royal Lamoille Rowing Foundation seeks to appreciate and preserve this ecology for future generations. Rowers enjoy workouts along the Lamoille River Paddler’s Trail, promoting human-powered recreation while respecting the natural environment.

RLRF partners with the Lake Champlain Land Trust to support turtle restoration efforts for the Eastern Spiny Softshell Turtle, a threatened species in Vermont with a population of roughly 300. Known to nest in the Lamoille River Delta, these turtles are monitored with the help of rowers who report sightings, contributing to the species’ long-term survival.

The Lamoille River

Learn more about fishing and recreation along the Lamoille River.

Here's a link to a study of the Lamoille Watershed.

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