“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
Whether you are a parent looking to try something new, a college student trying to stay in shape, or a veteran rower looking to qualify at Head of the Charles, CBC has a boat for you! CBC offers a competitive masters team, learn-to-row classes, coached recreational sculling, and logbook sculling for experienced independent rowers.
Competitive Team
This program is for experienced rowers who are committed to training and wish to be part of a team. We meet in the early morning and row in every boat class. The team attends a few regattas every season and trains over the winter.
Learn to Row
We have two levels of Learn to Row: Introduction to Rowing for those who want to try the sport for the first time and Foundations of Rowing for those who have completed Intro (or similar) and want to continue gaining skills.
Introduction to Rowing (Learn to Row 1)
Foundations of Rowing (Learn to Row 2)
Open Rowing
Rowers who have completed Foundations of Rowing, or who have previous rowing experience, can join our Open Rowing program to get out on the water in small boats.
Logbook (Experienced) Sculling
Experienced scullers may join CBC as masters or student members. Rowers who have passed our Captain's Test and have purchased a Masters Membership have access to club boats and can row on their own schedule or with other members. We have a number of master's rowers who compete in prestigious races throughout the Northeast such as the Head of the Genesee, the Head of the Charles, the Head of the Fish, the Green Mountain Head, and the Pittsford Invitational.
Competitive Team
This program is for experienced rowers who are committed to training and wish to be part of a team. We meet in the early morning and row in every boat class. The team attends a few regattas every season and trains over the winter.
- Purpose of the program: for Masters rowers who desire to improve fitness, rowing technique, and who enjoy being on a team. Racing opportunities are offered but not required.
- CBC Membership required
- Seasonal fees apply
- Spring/Summer/Fall seasons; winter training encouraged
- Prerequisites: Foundations of Rowing or previous rowing experience (coach’s discretion)
- Basic ($25 new; $20 renew) or Championship ($75 new; $65 renew) USRowing membership required; annual
Learn to Row
We have two levels of Learn to Row: Introduction to Rowing for those who want to try the sport for the first time and Foundations of Rowing for those who have completed Intro (or similar) and want to continue gaining skills.
Introduction to Rowing (Learn to Row 1)
- Purpose of the program: Introduce the sport of rowing and the stroke using ergs and training singles.
- CBC Membership not required
- Sessional fees apply
- Multiple 2-week summer sessions
- Learn to Row USRowing membership ($10) required; active for 60 days
- 18+
Foundations of Rowing (Learn to Row 2)
- Purpose of the program: Continue to work on basic rowing mechanics for sculling and introduce sweep rowing; start to discuss power application; option for racing in the Masters Novice 8+ at Head of the Genesee in October.
- CBC Membership not required
- Sessional fees apply
- Two 6-week sessions in summer/fall
- Prerequisites: Introduction to Rowing or previous rowing experience
- Basic USRowing membership ($25 new; $20 renew) required; annual
Open Rowing
Rowers who have completed Foundations of Rowing, or who have previous rowing experience, can join our Open Rowing program to get out on the water in small boats.
- Purpose of the program: Open Rowing provides a place for all rowers in Ithaca who have at least a Foundations level of proficiency to scull in a relaxed and supervised environment.
- CBC Membership not required
- Seasonal fees apply
- Summer and fall seasons, evenings on weekdays, mid-morning on Saturdays
- Prerequisites: Foundations of Rowing or similar
- Basic ($25 new; $20 renew) or Championship ($75 new; $65 renew) USRowing membership required; annual
Logbook (Experienced) Sculling
Experienced scullers may join CBC as masters or student members. Rowers who have passed our Captain's Test and have purchased a Masters Membership have access to club boats and can row on their own schedule or with other members. We have a number of master's rowers who compete in prestigious races throughout the Northeast such as the Head of the Genesee, the Head of the Charles, the Head of the Fish, the Green Mountain Head, and the Pittsford Invitational.
