Rec Rowing

These programs are for experienced rowers and those who have come up through the learn to row and intermediate classes. All rowers will be expected to be comfortable rowing all 8, feathering and squaring, and adding in/dropping out while the boat is rowing continuously. These programs will focus on sweep (one oar per person) rowing, though many athletes will likely scull at least a few times per season.

Registration for the 2026 On-Water season is OPEN

• AM Recreational Rowing, Tuesday/Thursday, 6 – 7:30 am
• PM Recreational Rowing, Monday/Wednesday, 6 – 7:30 pm

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This class is a continuation of the initial LTR class and the beginning of a sweep rowing focus.  The class is centered around sweep rowing in ‘big boats’ (8-person or 4-person boats) with the goal of creating confident sweep rowers and coxswains, while learning to row as one unit: everyone rowing smoothly and together in the boat. Athletes will become comfortable “rotating” through the lineup, with some taking turns sitting out while others continue to row. Successful completion progresses the athletes to the morning or evening recreational rowing classes. 

This class brings together the intermediate athletes with the more experienced rec athletes, who will fully join after completing this class.

 Intermediate Sculling 

This class is a continuation of the initial LTR class and the beginning of a sculling focus.  The class is centered around rowing in one-person boats. This class will tend to stay in the immediate vicinity of the boathouse between the bridges.  The goals for athletes are to gain confidence sitting and rowing in a racing shell, navigating the traffic pattern, independently launching and stowing shells, and flipping and recovering (under coaches’ guidance). Firm knowledge of rowing terminology and understanding the idiosyncrasies of the Connecticut River are key to success in the course. 

Experienced Sculling 

This is the final class in the LTR series for sculling, with similar goals: creating confidence in rowing a narrow, racing-style single.  Athletes will be taken farther from the boathouse to work on fluidity, flip recovery, and obstacle navigation. They will also be taught to use our GPS tracking app for safety.  Per club policy, athletes are required to take experienced sculling and/or receive coaches’ endorsement before registering for independent sculling.

For both intermediate and experienced scullers, you should be able to carry, set up, launch, and land their boats with minimal to no coach intervention.

Session 1: May 25 – June 19, 2026
Tues/Thurs, 9 – 10:30 am
Tues/Thurs, 5:30 – 7 pm
Wed/Fri, 6 – 7:30 am

Session 2: June 23 – July 17
Tues/Thurs, 9 – 10:30 am (this class starts on June 29 due to the Youth Clinic)
Tues/Thurs, 5:30 – 7 pm
Wed/Fri, 6 – 7:30 am

Session 3: July 27 – August 22
Tues/Thurs, 9 – 10:30 am (this class starts on August 3 due to the Youth Clinic)
Tues/Thurs, 5:30 – 7 pm
Wed/Fri, 6 – 7:30 am