Learn to Row for is designed for Individuals who have no prior rowing experience or have had only a day or two of an orientation program in rowing.
4 WEEK LEARN TO ROW SESSION - Sweep Classes
Week 1: We start out on our rowing machines to learn the basics of the stroke. From there,, our program moves to the training barge, which provides a stable platform to learn on the water. The coach will focus on basic technique of the stroke.
Week 2: You’ll continue to “fine tune” the basics of the stroke. The dedicated Learn to Row coach will instruct you on proper boat and equipment handling and safety information, and you will begin to transition from the barge to a rowing shell.
Week 3: You’re in a rowing shell and the coach will work on your technique and get you rowing by 4’s and 6’s.
Week 4: Now that you’ve learned the basics, it’s time to row together as a crew and continue to build your rowing skills.
4 WEEK LEARN TO ROW SESSION - Sculling Classes
Week 1: We start out on our rowing machines to learn the basics of the stroke. From there, you’ll advance to our Edon Training Singles. Don’t worry, they have pontoons!
Week 2: You’ll continue to “fine tune” the basics of the stroke. The dedicated Learn to Row coach will instruct you on proper boat and equipment handling and safety information, and you will begin to feel how your body motions impact the rowing stroke.
Week 3: You’re progressing and the coach will discuss removing the pontoons. At this stage, flipping the single is possible - don’t worry though! Should this happyen, you’ll get wet and the coach will help get you back into the boat.
Week 4: As you progress, the coach will discuss if you can start a transition into a “skinny” or racing single.
PRACTICES
Each session has 3 practices a week – Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday for 4 weeks.
AM Session: Tuesday & Thursday 5:30am – 7:00am, Saturday 6am*
PM Session: Tuesday & Thursday 6:30pm – 8:00pm, Saturday 7:30am*
*Saturday class times are able to be adjusted if the group would prefer an earlier or later time!
Dates
Session 2 - April 29th - May 24th
Session 3 - May 27th - June 21st
Session 4 - June 24th - July 19th
Session 5 - July 22nd - August 16th
LOCATION
All Gentle Giant Rowing Club practices are held at Blessing of the Bay, 32 Shore Rd, Somerville, MA. There is ample off street parking and bike racks at Blessing of the Bay, and the neighborhood is accessible by the MBTA.
