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Adult Learn to Row

“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 on Cayuga Lake at sunrise." – Jess McGee, Masters Rower
Adult Learn to Row
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. 

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.
  • Geared to the newcomer with little or no rowing or sculling experience
  • Will primarily be in singles 
  • The goal of this clinic is to help participants build skills in a single, with an aim toward joining the masters recreational group or passing the captain's test and sculling independently. ​
Ages: Age 18 and up


Schedule:
Classes are offered in three- week blocks with 2 practices/week with an AM and PM time slot.
Session 1: June 5 – June 22nd
Session 2: June 26 – July 14 (no sessions July 3rd and 4th – those sessions will be rescheduled by coach for a time later that week).
Session 3: July 17 – Aug 4
Session 4: Aug 7 – 25
 
Each session has two options for time slots:
Monday and Wednesday 5:45-7:30am
Tuesday and Thursday 6:30-8:15pm

Register here (select "Adult Learn to Row" and your session and time slot preference)

Fee: $160 for a 3 week session (6 classes total)
Unfortunately, we are not able to offer learn to row classes in the fall, as we never have enough coaches.

​A few notes for all classes:
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 hours each session
  • Water bottle: plastic bottle, (not metal water bottles because they can damage the bottom of the boat)

Prior to arrival: Participants must complete a swim test prior to the start of camp.  The test requires participants to demonstrate the ability to swim 50 yards and tread water for 10 minutes in the presence of a lifeguard who needs to certify successful completion by signing the swim test form below.
Swim Test Form

Questions? Contact us here. We look forward to meeting you!
 Private lessons are available for $50/hour and are  scheduled directly with a coach.  For more information or to schedule a lesson, contact us. 
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