09/03/2026
What started out as a way for his family to enjoy a fun summer activity together turned into a life changing opportunity for SRA Junior Program alum, Hans Struzyna. It started in 2004 when Struzyna’s family struggled together in the slough in some Alden singles as they discovered the sport of rowing as a family with a few casual private lessons. Casually, a coach mentioned that SRA had a junior team. That inspired Struzyna, as well as his younger sister Allie, to join a 3 week summer session where he was able to take part in the Greenlake Summer Extravaganza. All it took was a 1k trip down the course and he was hooked. That casual summer regatta started him on a path that would shape his future in an incredibly profound way.
Read his epic story here: https://www.sammamishrowing.org/srastories/sra-story-hans-struzyna