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Beginners welcome

LEARN TO ROW

$150 / 4 sessions

New rowers learning the stroke with a coach

Four sessions over two weeks take you from never-touched-an-oar to rowing full pressure with a crew. Sessions run monthly, June through September, and cap at 8 rowers so every seat gets real coaching.

All equipment is provided — stable training boats, oars, and PFDs. You need to pass the swim requirement (or wear a PFD), bring water, and show up curious. Most graduates join as members the same month.

THE FOUR SESSIONS

  • Session 1 — Land & ergthe stroke sequence on the rowing machine, boat handling, and safety briefing. No water yet.
  • Session 2 — First launchstable quads with a coach in the launch: balance, feathering, and rowing by pairs.
  • Session 3 — All eight bladesfull-crew rowing at light pressure, steering basics, and dock landings.
  • Session 4 — Graduation rowa 5 km river tour at full pressure, then next-steps chat about membership.