Interested in trying rowing? This class will focus on SWEEP ROWING,
where everyone holds one oar (as opposed to sculling where everyone
holds two oars). This class will teach you the basics of the rowing
stroke beginning on the rowing machines. You'll LEARN THE BASICS ABOUT
THE EQUIPMENT AND TERMINOLOGY AND START ROWING ON THE WATER IN THE
BARGE--a bathtub like boat that is steady and flat bottomed that
enables the LEARNER TO ACQUIRE THE BASICS WHILE NOT HAVING TO WORRY
ABOUT BALANCE JUST YET. It also enables the coach to be inside the
barge to greatly facilitate LEARNING. Memorial Day Make-Up on Friday,
May 29th 6 - 7:30 pm Completion of this class is required to move to
the next level in SWEEP ROWING, Intermediate Rowing. OR you can try
your hand at sculling by taking a LEARN-to-row sculling class. From
college students to retirees, beginners to the very experienced, men
and women of all ages and physical abilities can participate in
Riverfront Recapture classes for beginning, intermediate and
experienced rowers. Classes are offered in both large, team boats
(SWEEP ROWING) and smaller, individual boats (sculling) in spring,
summer, and fall, and during the winter we train indoors. Financial
assistance may be available to adult rowers. To inquire, contact
Jonathan Near by email at jnear@riverfront.org.Event reminder
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May 27 - June 17, 2026
Monday, Wednesday
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