Friday marked the conclusion of the White Rock Boathouse "Learn to Row Camp," where incoming and current high school students, including some from Woodrow Wilson High School, were coached on the sport of rowing.

All new to rowing, 22 campers from four area high schools learned the fundamentals of the sport and stroke technique from seasoned rowers like White Rock Boathouse head coach Ryan White and Southern Methodist University assistant rowing coach Jessi Huber.

Having never stepped into a boat before, campers started the week by learning the physics of rowing as well as how to stay safe in the boat. After that, it was a hands-on learning experience according to White Rock Boathouse President Sam Leake.

With access to state-of-the art equipment, campers were able to practice rowing in one, two, four, and eight person boats, which also helped them learn to scull — rowing in a boat using two paddles — and sweep — using one paddle.

Since rowing is a team-oriented sport, coaches followed the campers in a motorboat to help them learn to paddle and stay in sync with their teammates.