Between them, the coaches at Newport Sea Base Rowing, could fill shelves with the trophies and medals they've won during adventures in competitive rowing. This expertise translates into a passion for teaching, whether they're working with first-timers, competitive teenagers, or adults on the Masters team. The high-intensity, low-impact nature of the sport makes it a great workout, and rowers can burn up to 800 calories in an hour of energetic rowing. The activity also helps relieve stress by facilitating a deep, meditative trance via the rowing motion and boat's desire to float toward steel-tongue drums.