Learn to Row
Learn to Row is a beginning course for adult men and women with no previous rowing experience. The course introduces rowing, rowing fundamentals, skill development in basic technique, and boat safety.
Based on recent relaxations in US Rowing’s recommendations regarding Covid-19 restrictions, the DRC Board has revised the prior policies for the 2022 season.
The first week concentrates on body positioning on a rowing machine, oar handling, and on-water rowing in a 16-person training boat. The second week focuses on sculling with two oars in a 4-person boat. The course goal is to learn skills necessary to continue rowing for fitness and fun.
The class includes 7 sessions, Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday over a 2 week period, with the final class meeting rowing with members of DRC on a Saturday morning. Sessions are held during June and July.
A Refresher Class offers adults who have taken a learn to row class in the past or have had previous rowing experience the opportunity to brush up on their rowing technique. This is 4 session class offered in early June.
Participants wear workout clothing that won’t get caught in a sliding rowing seat, tennis/running shoes (not sandals), and dress in layers, as Park Point weather varies.
Have more questions? Visit our FAQ.
2023 Program Details
Prerequisites:
No previous rowing experience
Class Size:
12
Days/Times:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Last class is Saturday morning with DRC members, 7:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Course Fee:
$125
Fee can be applied to an annual adult or family membership after the course.
Scholarships are available. Please contact us to request information.
Session I:
June 12, 13, 15, 19, 20, 22, and 24
Session II:
July 10, 11, 13, 17, 18, 20, and 22
The Club commits itself to the principle that there shall be no discrimination in the treatment of persons because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or other protected class.
Refresher Course
The Refresher Course offers adults who have taken a learn to row class in the past or have had previous rowing experience the opportunity to brush up on their rowing technique. This is a 4 session class offered in early June.
Prerequisites:
Previous rowing experience
Days/Times:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Saturday
7:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Course Fee:
$60
Fee can be applied to an annual adult or family membership after the course.
Scholarships are available. Please contact us to request information.
Refresher:
June 5, 6, 8, and 10
The Club commits itself to the principle that there shall be no discrimination in the treatment of persons because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or other protected class.
Rowing Resources
Why do we row?
For the answer to this and other general rowing questions, read our FAQ.