Learn to Row

Dates for all 2025 Learn to Row classes are now available!  Registration will open on January 31.

Learn to Row: Sculling
This class is for brand new scullers who may be entirely new to the sport of rowing or trying something new after prior sweep rowing experience. Beginning scullers will start in the wider Alden hulls, and progress to the narrower Peinert, Hudson, and Swift “racing” hulls, using two oars per person. 

June, Session 1
May 27 – June 19, Tues/Thurs, 9 – 10:30 am
May 27 – June 19, Tues/Thurs, 5 – 7:30 pm
May 28 – June 20, Wed/Fri, 6 – 7:30 am

July, Session 2
June 24 – July 17, Tues/Thurs, 9 – 10:30 am
June 24 – July 17, Tues/Thurs, 5 – 7:30 pm
June 25 – July 18, Wed/Fri, 6 – 7:30 am

August, Session 3
July 29 – August 23, Tues/Thurs, 9 – 10:30 am
July 29 – August 23, Tues/Thurs, 5 – 7:30 pm
July 30 – August 23, Wed/Fri 6 – 7:30 am

Learn to Row: Sweep
Sweep rowing is a type of rowing where each rower has a single oar held with both hands and is oriented around rowing in team boats (4+ people per boat). If you’ve never rowed before, this is the program for you. You’ll learn the basics of the rowing stroke and technique in our training barges with seats for eight sweep rowers.

May, Spring Session
April 29 – May 22, Tues/Thurs, 6 – 7:30 pm

June, Session 1
May 27 – June 19, Tues/Thurs, 6 – 7:30 am
May 28 – June 18, Mon/Wed 6 – 7:30 pm (Memorial Day Make-up on Fri, May 30)

July, Session 2
June 24 – July 17, Tues/Thurs, 6 – 7:30 am
June 23 – July 16, Mon/Wed, 6 – 7:30 pm

August, Session 3
July 29 – August 23, Tues/Thurs, 6 – 7:30 am
July 28 – August 22, Mon/Wed, 6 – 7:30 pm

All classes are held at the Riverfront Boathouse in Riverside Park, located at 20 Leibert Road, Hartford, CT.  Financial assistance may be available to adult rowers. To inquire, contact Jonathan Near by email or at (860) 713-3131 ext 314.