Learn to Row

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2026 Learn to Row Sessions:

The Learn To Row Session is a 3-day course, starting with an evening session on-land, providing an introduction to rowing, equipment, terminology as well as learning the basic rowing stroke using a rowing machine (referred to as an ergometer or “erg”). The evening introduction is followed by Saturday and Sunday morning sessions that will be on-the-water, providing instruction on rowing safety, getting the boat (or shell) from the rack to the water, getting your oars and body into the boat, and learning to row.

Most participants have never set foot in a rowing shell before their first class. Classes are taught with the understanding that participants have never touched an oar before. Learn To Row is taught using sculling shells. Sweep rowing is taught in our development or DEVO program, which is the next step after completing Learn To Row.

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2026 Session Information:

April Session:

Date	Time
Thursday April 23rd	6:00-8:00PM
Saturday April 25th	7:30-10:30AM
Sunday April 26th	7:30-10:30AM

After registration, you will receive more details about where to meet and other logistics

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Expectations

Don’t worry, everyone is bad at rowing when they start. While some rowers may pick up the stroke faster than others, prepare to feel like a baby giraffe, it’s normal. We welcome masters of all ages with our current adult rowers range from their 20s to their 80s. The course focuses on rowing technique and does not consist of hard workouts. However you will be active during class. Therefore there are some requirements:

• Participants do need to certify that they can swim. You can choose to wear a life jacket at any time although it is only required in specific situations.
• Participants must be comfortable lifting at least 30 pounds overhead (you will have to lift boats to carry on your shoulder).
• Participants must weigh less than 230 pounds because of equipment design limitations.

Our coaches are used to working around injuries and mobility restrictions, so please let them know of any issues. Even something like a sprained ankle can create discomfort that a coach can help you work around.

Upon completion of learn to row, participants will need to either continue into the DEVO program or take private lessons before being ready to row on their own.

If you are interested in finding out more about Learn-To-Row, please contact us at info@belmontrowing.org

_{BRC uses the iCrew team management platform to manage registrations, process payments, and obtain all required documentation. Upon your first login you will be required to create a profile before you can register for any BRC programming. Once registered and prior to your first practice you will need to e-sign the Participation Agreement, Code of Conduct  and USRowing waiver located in the “My Documents” section of your iCrew account.}

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What To Bring