Adult Learn to Row (LTR)

GCRA is excited to announce its 2024 Fall Adult Learn-To-Row Program!

Our Fall LTR is full.; however, you are welcome to sign up on the waitlist if a seat opens up or if you’d like to receive notice of future opportunities. We will also be announcing short-format, introductory opportunities this fall as well as our community indoor winter training program. Sign up on the waitlist to stay tuned! 

LTR Program Overview:

Duration: 

LTR will run for five weeks. 

Why five weeks? 

Our LTR is designed to be comprehensive enough to allow you the opportunity to gain sufficient proficiency to join GCRA as a member upon completion.

Program Outline:

Week 1: We will begin with indoor rowing machines to familiarize you with body mechanics and the vocabulary of rowing. 

Weeks 2-5: We will transition to on-water training, allowing you to experience both rowing disciplines:

  • Sweep Rowing: Each rower uses one oar, typically in an 8-person boat with a coxswain.

  • Sculling: Each rower uses two oars, in a 4-person boat with a coxswain

Registration Options (select only one): 

Weekday Program

  • Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 5:45-7:45 pm, beginning June 10, except June 19 (holiday); last session July 12.

    (sample dates only - days/times may vary by session)

Hybrid Program

  • Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday, beginning June 11, except July 4 (holiday); last session July 14.

  • Tuesday, Thursday: 5:45-7:45 pm

  • Sunday:  8:00-10:00 am

    (sample dates only - days/times may vary by session)

**Sessions will be capped at 12 rowers each**

What else should I know?

Swim Evaluation: Rowing is a water sport. We will schedule a swim evaluation for participants during the first week of the program. The swim evaluation is not a race and not a physical fitness test; rather, it is a measure of your ability to stay calm in the water and move proficiently on your own accord if needed. 

  • 10 minutes of treading water.

  • Putting on a life jacket while afloat.

  • Swimming a  lap in any style you prefer.

“I may have a few date conflicts. What should I do?”

Our learn to row program is designed to progress each participant session to session; however, we understand there may be some unavoidable conflicts. If your conflicts are limited, you should be able to still receive a good experience that prepares you to continue rowing with our club. \

"I'm ready! How do I reserve my seat?"

1. To register, click here and choose EITHER the hybrid or weekday program.

2. Fee is $350. 

“I’m not ready yet – how can I learn more about rowing?”

Not sure if you’re ready to register? Join us for an Intro to Rowing Workshop on June 1st , 11 am-12 pm at GCRA’s boathouse (3033 Thoburn Rd. in Duranceau Park) for National Learn To Row Day! 

If you have any questions, you can email GCRA President Sarah at gcrapresident@gmail.com and/or Coach Kyle at gcraheadcoach@gmail.com.