Masters Rowing
Brief Overview
Who is Eligible?
- Anyone older than 19 years old
- All experience levels ("Masters" refers to age, not skill level)
- Every level of fitness
- All genders, races, sexual orientations, etc.
- Everyone with a passion for learning, teamwork, and sport
Those who are new to rowing or have less than a year of rowing experience will be considered novices and coached as a “Novice Master.” Rowers with at least a year of prior experience will be considered “Competitive Masters.”
Getting Started
To get started, sign up for a “Learn to Row” class on the weekends. You will learn the basics of Rowing on a rowing Machine before getting on the water in a team boat or a wide safe single trainer. You can sign up for a Learn to Row HERE. Regular practices are available MWF 5:15 am- 7:15 am, also Tu, Th, Sat and Sun 7-9 am and in the evenings Tu and Th 5:30-7:30 pm.
Benefits of Rowing
- Enhances teamwork skills (e.g. communication, problem solving, leadership, etc.)
- Improves cardiovascular fitness, strength, and mental fortitude
- Rowing is an excellent reason to get outside and enjoy nature
- Rowing is a low impact exercise that can be done for life unlike many other sports
- A wonderful environment to meet lifelong friends
- It's FUN