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Adult Learn to Row

What is this program & Who is it for?

This is a 4-week program that we offer three times through the summer months of June, July, and August. This program is for adults who want to learn to row. Athletes will graduate the course with a fundamental understanding of the basics of the rowing stroke, and rowing equipment.

What will you learn?

  • Learn the basic movement: Arms, Body, Legs, Body, Arms.
  • Basic squaring and feathering skills.
  • Rowing in team boats.
  • Anatomy of rowing and training equipment.
  • Essential rowing terminology.

Program Expectations & Practice Schedule

Whitemarsh Boat Club offers three Adult Learn-to-Row programs throughout the summer: Early Summer (June), Mid-Summer (July), and Late Summer (August). 

Athletes are expected to:

  • Attend all practices. Please let your coaches know well in advance if you must miss a practice.
  • Be healthy and able to swim. You do not need to provide an ECG but let us know ahead of time about any limiting physical issues.

Specific dates and times for each program are as follows:

Early Summer Adult LTR

  • Monday, June 2, 6:15-8:00 pm
  • Wednesday, June 4, 6:15-8:00 pm
  • Monday, June 9, 9:00 am – 10:45 am
  • Wednesday, June 11, 6:15-8:00 pm
  • Saturday, June 14, 9:00 am – 10:45 am
  • Monday, June 16, 6:15-8:00 pm
  • Wednesday, June 18, 6:15-8:00 pm
  • Saturday, June 21, 9:00 am – 10:45 am
  • Monday, June 23, 6:15-8:00 pm
  • Wednesday, June 25, 6:15-8:00 pm

*Early Summer Make up dates:

  • Saturday, June 28*, 9:00 am – 10:45 am
  • Monday, June 30*, 6:15-8:00 pm

Mid Summer Adult LTR

  • Monday, July 7, 6:15-8:00 pm
  • Wednesday, July 9, 6:15-8:00 pm
  • Saturday, July 12, 9:00 am – 10:45 am
  • Monday, July 14, 6:15-8:00 pm
  • Wednesday, July 16, 6:15-8:00 pm
  • Saturday, July 19, 9:00 am – 10:45 am
  • Monday, July 21 6:15-8:00 pm
  • Wednesday, July 23, 6:15-8:00 pm
  • Saturday, July 26, 9:00 am – 10:45 am
  • Monday, July 28, 6:15-8:00 pm

*Early Summer Make up dates:

  • Wednesday, July 30*, 6:15-8:00 pm
  • Saturday, August 2*, 9:00 am – 10:45 am

Late Summer Adult LTR

  • Monday, August 4, 6:15-8:00 pm
  • Wednesday, August 6, 6:15-8:00 pm
  • Saturday, August 9, 9:00 am – 10:45 am
  • Monday, August 11 , 6:15-8:00 pm
  • Wednesday, August 13, 6:15-8:00 pm
  • Saturday, August 16, 9:00 am – 10:45 am
  • Monday, August 18, 6:15-8:00 pm
  • Wednesday, August 20, 6:15-8:00 pm
  • Saturday, August 23, 9:00 am – 10:45 am
  • Monday, August 25, 6:15-8:00 pm

*Early Summer Make up dates:

  • Wednesday, August 27*, 6:15-8:00 pm
  • Saturday, August 30*, 9:00 am – 10:45 am

 *Make up dates are listed should our coaches need to cancel a scheduled session for any reason.

Our 2025 Adult Learn-to-Row programs are priced at $475, payable online at the time of registration via credit card or PayPal. The program fee includes 10 Learn-to-Row sessions, and full payment secures your spot in the program. Please note that refunds or prorated adjustments are not available for missed classes.

Program Information

Registration for these programs will open in Late January, 2025. Check back for Registration links. There are a limited number of slots in these programs, and registration is on a first-come-first-serve basis, so make sure to register early!

For more information, or any questions you have please reach out to Marie Leonard at marie.leonard@whitemarshboatclub.org.