“Learn to Row was one of the best things I ever did. Not only did I learn a new sport which has become a major part of my life and fitness routine, but I also got to experience Ithaca in an incredible new way. Gliding along the lake, just inches off the water, makes the whole world come alive.” – Lynn VanDeWeert, Masters Rower
Junior (Youth) Rowing Programs Spring 2021
CBC will continue to offer socially distanced sculling programs this spring season with the goal of providing scholastic rowers a low-risk way to row on the water. There are no planned competitions, but the program will provide opportunity to continue developing skills and fitness. The spring program will be divided into two phases to maximize rowing opportunities while also considering the safety limitations of early spring rowing (i.e. cold water and air). 

Phase 1: Experienced rowers in team boats
Dates: April 12th  – May 9th  (4 weeks)
Practice times: Monday- Friday 5:45-8:15am, Saturday and Sunday TBA btw 8am and 1pm.
Practice frequency: each pod will practice 3 days/week.
Details: Phase 1 will be limited to experienced rowers only in grades 9-12. Due to limitations we will not be able to accommodate novice/modified rowers until Phase 2. ALL rowing will be done in team boats (4 rowers), with rowers in a “pod” with consistent partners and coach. Rowers with significant sculling experience (those who were in Pods 1 and 2 in the fall) may be placed in 2x or 4x, as equipment allows. Less experienced scullers will only be placed in 4x.
Note: Due to the risks of flipping in cold water, we will not have any 1x’s on the water, nor will we put less experienced scullers in 2x’s as smaller boats are easier to flip.
Note: The erratic weather (i.e. wind) and low water levels in the lake makes it impractical to have afternoon practices during this session.
Coach to athletes ratio: 1:4
Fees: $180/rower
 
Phase 2: Sculling pods for all, similar to the fall
Dates: May 10th – June 18th (6 weeks)
Practice times: Monday – Friday 6-8am (experienced); 3:45-6:30pm (novice and modified). Saturday and Sunday morning times as well.
Practice frequency: experienced pods will practice 3x/week; novice/modified pods 2x/week
Details:  Phase 2 will be similar to what we did in the fall. Rowers will be placed into pods of 4-6 rowers and will row in 1x, 2x or 4x, depending on skills and interests. In Phase 2 we will make every effort to get novice and modified rowers on the water as well as experienced/varsity level rowers.
Coach to Athlete Ratio: 1:4 for novice/modified. Between 1:4 and 1:6 for experienced rowers
Fees: $225 for experienced rowers; $180 for novice/modified.​
Masters (Adult) Rowing Programs
Learn to Row and Recreational Sculling
These socially distanced sculling programs will be offered Summer 2021 with three week sessions starting Memorial day. Programs provide the opportunity to develop a new skill and improve fitness while enjoying the beauty of Cayuga Lake. Stay tuned for more details.
Logbook Sculling