“Fourteen years ago, a friend and I took a learn to row class on a whim. Today, rowing has become a significant part of our fitness regime. Nothing is more beautiful than rowing down Cayuga Lake at sunrise." – Jess McGee, Masters Rower
CBC offers learn-to-row classes during the summer for adults over 18 years of age. This program is a fun introduction to the sport of rowing and covers all aspects, including equipment, water safety, rowing technique, and boat handling. The focus of learn to row is developing skills to become a life long rower.
Adult classes are courses geared to the newcomer with little or no rowing experience. However, experienced sweep rowers are encouraged to join these classes to learn to scull and progress into a racing single to pass the captain's test. These fast-paced classes provide an introduction to the sport.
The programs focus on small sculling boats with each rower using two oars. Rowers will learn the basics in stable training individual boats, which we call singles. As rowers get comfortable with rowing, they will progress up to a speedy, racing single. Sculling programs teach rowers to be independent so they can eventually take a boat out on their own after they pass the captain's test. Rowers typically need to enroll in multiple classes to become proficient enough to pass the captain's test.
What to bring:
Ages: Age 18 and up
Fee: $110
Schedule:
Classes are in three week sessions.
Dates:
Session 2: July 6 - July 22
Session 3: July 27 - August 12
Time: Tuesday/Thursday 6:30-8pm
Register Here
Swim test and USRowing waiver need to be completed prior to taking an adult learn to row class.
Swim Test Form
Alternatively, private lessons are available for $50/hour - please contact cascadillaboardprez@gmail.com for more information.
US ROWING Waiver (required of all participants in any CBC program)
Questions? Contact us here. We look forward to meeting you!
Adult classes are courses geared to the newcomer with little or no rowing experience. However, experienced sweep rowers are encouraged to join these classes to learn to scull and progress into a racing single to pass the captain's test. These fast-paced classes provide an introduction to the sport.
The programs focus on small sculling boats with each rower using two oars. Rowers will learn the basics in stable training individual boats, which we call singles. As rowers get comfortable with rowing, they will progress up to a speedy, racing single. Sculling programs teach rowers to be independent so they can eventually take a boat out on their own after they pass the captain's test. Rowers typically need to enroll in multiple classes to become proficient enough to pass the captain's test.
What to bring:
- Clothing - fitted t-shirt and bike pants or compression shorts/capris. (Baggy clothing can get caught in the boat.)
- Socks - you must wear socks or soft-soled reef shoes in boats
- Sun protection - hat, sunscreen and sunglasses as you will be on the water for approximately 2 hrs each session
- Water bottle -plastic bottle, NOT metal
Ages: Age 18 and up
Fee: $110
Schedule:
Classes are in three week sessions.
Dates:
Session 2: July 6 - July 22
Session 3: July 27 - August 12
Time: Tuesday/Thursday 6:30-8pm
Register Here
Swim test and USRowing waiver need to be completed prior to taking an adult learn to row class.
Swim Test Form
Alternatively, private lessons are available for $50/hour - please contact cascadillaboardprez@gmail.com for more information.
US ROWING Waiver (required of all participants in any CBC program)
- You will need a Basic Membership, $9.75/year. This is required for all club participants. It is also required for most of the regattas we attend.
To set up your US Rowing membership and submit your waiver, go to the USRowing Website
Instructions for the USRowing Website: - On the left under “Individuals”, select “Join”.
- If you have had a membership in the past and just need to renew, select “Members” and then “Renew/Upgrade”.
- Fill out your personal information.
- For “Club or Team Name” begin typing “Cascadilla Boat Club" and you should see our club pop up.
- You will be prompted for a code.
- Our club code is TCW9S.
- Click “Submit”.
- Select the Basic Membership (or your desired USRowing membership type).
- Click “Submit”.
- Fill out the remaining information to complete your profile and make your payment.
- After creating a new membership you should be prompted to submit your USRowing waiver. If you do not see this option or are completing the waiver at a later time, return to the USRowing Website and under “Individuals” select “Members” and then select “Sign Waiver”.
Questions? Contact us here. We look forward to meeting you!
