named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Learn to Row
Introductory rowing program for new athletes that prepares them to join novice teams after two weeks of training.
Orlando Winter Training Trip
Annual high-intensity, on-water training trip to Orlando, FL for varsity athletes to build fitness and technique ahead of spring championship season.
Schenectady Training Trip
End-of-summer training trip to Schenectady for JV and varsity athletes focused on advanced preparation for the upcoming fall season.
Summer Season Training
On-water rowing program focused on small boat technical development, sculling, and regatta participation for novice, JV, and varsity athletes.
Winter Season Training
Indoor fitness and technique development program featuring erg workouts, strength training, and use of indoor rowing tanks with video feedback for skill refinement.
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Youth and Adult Rowing Programs 4 activities
- Deliver Learn to Row and athlete progression pathwaysOffers a Learn to Row program for girls ages 12–16 with six summer sessions, providing a structured pathway for athletes to advance from introductory rowing to novice and competitive levels in 4 and 8-person boats, including customized continued rowing opportunities.
- Invest in rowing equipment and infrastructureSupports athlete development through acquisition of high-performance rowing shells (including USP 8+'s, USP 4x/-, and Wintech pairs), expansion of the small boat fleet, and planned installation of a new 50-foot dock to improve operational efficiency.
- Operate youth rowing programs across four seasonsProvides structured rowing programs for youth and U23 athletes across spring, summer, fall, and winter seasons, including competitive racing, technical training, and fitness development. Activities include championship regattas, on-water training, indoor tank sessions, and high-intensity training trips to prepare athletes for peak performance.
- Provide athlete health, nutrition, and recovery educationEducates rowers on critical aspects of performance and recovery, including hydration, post-training nutrition (protein, carbohydrates, amino acids), sleep, stretching, and injury prevention, with specific guidance on distinguishing soreness from injury and managing hip flexor health.
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Youth Sports Safety & Risk Management 1 activity
- Maintain athlete safety and operational complianceEnsures athlete safety and organizational compliance through mandatory SafeSport Certification for coaches, chaperones, board members, and athletes aged 18+, background checks, up-to-date medical and waiver forms, and investment in safe training infrastructure.
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financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$397K
Contributions & grants$76K19%
Program service revenue$309K78%
Investment income$6K1%
Other revenue$6K
expenses
Total expenses$331K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$81K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$596K
Cash$240K
Investments$149K
Liabilities$392K
Net assets$204K
Liquid reserves14.1 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +0.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GUY MONSEAIR | EXECUTIVE DIRE | 60 | $66K |
relationships · 7
Who they work with
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook as a platform for team communication, requiring athletes to post OYO workouts there.
- Regatta Central Partner — Hosts online registration for City Island Rowing programs.
- Regatta Central Partner — Partner platform used for registration and club information
- Regatta Central Partner — Platform used for registration of Learn to Row programs.
- USRowing Network — Member organization complying with USRowing's SafeSport policy and requirements.
- Wix Partner — Platform used to build and host the organization's website
- Yale Partner — Coaching team member Abbie Young was joined by her Yale teammate Maddy Dinse in training.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Confidence and Mindset Development Through Sport Participationmethodology: confidence-building_through_sportBy using rowing as a vehicle for personal transformation, particularly for young female athletes, the organization builds confidence and shifts self-perception because sustained engagement in a physically and mentally demanding team sport fosters resilience, self-efficacy, and identity growth.
- High-Performance Environment Through Selective Cohort Modelmethodology: selective-small-cohort-modelBy maintaining a small, selective cohort of motivated athletes with dedicated coaching, the organization accelerates individual performance and ambition because a focused, high-expectation community fosters accountability, peer-driven excellence, and consistent training intensity.
- Long-Term Athlete Development Through Progressive Skill Buildingmethodology: long-term_athlete_developmentBy structuring training around progressive skill building and periodized seasons, the organization develops athletes' technical, physical, and mental capacities over time because mastery in rowing requires cumulative, stage-appropriate development that balances technique, fitness, and competition readiness.
- Technical Mastery Through Real-Time Feedback and Small Boat Trainingmethodology: technical_skill_refinementBy prioritizing sculling and small boat rowing combined with real-time visual feedback in indoor tanks, the organization accelerates technical proficiency because individualized, immediate correction deepens neuromuscular learning and promotes energy-efficient, precise boat propulsion.