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 fundmental 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 for 2026:
Early Summer Adult LTR
- Monday, June 1, 6:15-8:00 pm
- Wednesday, June 3, 6:15-8:00 pm
- Monday, June 8, 6:15-8:00 pm
- Wednesday, June 10, 6:15-8:00 pm
- Saturday, June 13, 9:00 am – 10:45 am
- Monday, June 15, 6:15-8:00 pm
- Wednesday, June 17, 6:15-8:00 pm
- Saturday, June 20, 9:00 am – 10:45 am
- Monday, June 22, 6:15-8:00 pm
- Wednesday, June 24, 6:15-8:00 pm
*Early Summer Make up dates:
- Saturday, June 27*, 9:00 am – 10:45 am
- Monday, June 29*, 6:15-8:00 pm
Mid Summer Adult LTR
- Monday, July 6, 6:15-8:00 pm
- Wednesday, July 8, 6:15-8:00 pm
- Saturday, July 11, 9:00 am – 10:45 am
- Monday, July 13, 6:15-8:00 pm
- Wednesday, July 15, 6:15-8:00 pm
- Saturday, July 18, 9:00 am – 10:45 am
- Monday, July 20, 6:15-8:00 pm
- Wednesday, July 22, 6:15-8:00 pm
- Saturday, July 25, 9:00 am – 10:45 am
- Monday, July 27, 6:15-8:00 pm
*Mid Summer Make up dates:
- Wednesday, July 29*, 6:15-8:00 pm
- Saturday, August 1*, 9:00 am – 10:45 am
Late Summer Adult LTR
- Monday, August 3, 6:15-8:00 pm
- Wednesday, August 5, 6:15-8:00 pm
- Saturday, August 8, 9:00 am – 10:45 am
- Monday, August 10 , 6:15-8:00 pm
- Wednesday, August 12, 6:15-8:00 pm
- Saturday, August 15, 9:00 am – 10:45 am
- Monday, August 17, 6:15-8:00 pm
- Wednesday, August 19, 6:15-8:00 pm
- Saturday, August 22, 9:00 am – 10:45 am
- Monday, August 24, 6:15-8:00 pm
*Late Summer Make up dates:
- Wednesday, August 26*, 6:15-8:00 pm
- Saturday, August 29*, 9:00 am – 10:45 am
*Make up dates are listed should our coaches need to cancel a scheduled session for any reason.
Our 2026 Adult Learn-to-Row programs are priced at $500, payable online at the time of registration via credit card or PayPal. See links below. 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 Summer 2026 is now open.. 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!
Please email us to be added to our waitlist should a spot become available.
For more information, or any questions you have please reach out to Marie Leonard at marie.leonard@whitemarshboatclub.org.