PROGRAMS
Three ways onto the water, whether you've rowed for decades or you're still working out which end of the oar goes in the river.
Experienced rowers
Our core program: coached open rowing for adults who've rowed before — whether that was last season or twenty years ago. Expect technique rows, steady state, and race lineups for fall head season. Rusty is fine; we'll knock it off together.
Beginners welcome
Four sessions from zero to rowing: erg basics and safety, then three on-water rows in stable club boats with a coach in the launch. Sessions run monthly June through September and cap at 8 rowers, so everyone gets coached.
Ages 13–18
A week on the water every July: sculling fundamentals, erg relays, river ecology, and a Friday family row. Coaches are background-checked and SafeSport trained. Scholarships cover up to 100% of tuition — never let cost keep a kid off the water.
Yes — you must be able to swim 100 yards and tread water for 10 minutes, or wear a PFD on the water. We take a signed swim-test attestation at registration.
Snug athletic clothes (loose shorts catch in the seat tracks), socks you don't mind getting wet, sunglasses, and a hat. Dress in layers — mornings on the river run 10° cooler than town.
If you can walk a couple of miles, you can start rowing. The stroke is low-impact and scalable — we have members from 20 to 78 years old.
Summer open rows are Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 5:30 AM, plus a Wednesday evening row at 6 PM. Fall shifts to weekends as daylight shortens.
No. Members use club singles, doubles, quads, fours, and our eight. Private boat storage racks are available for a small annual fee.
Coaches call it by 8 PM the night before — posted to Facebook and the member email list. Bad-water days often become erg or technique sessions at the boathouse.