This 3-hour class is for beginners with no prior rowing experience. Some may say it is the “bucket list” class as you can get exposure to rowing and determine that you would like to take a Novice Sweep class and develop your rowing skills. This class will expose participants to the basics of rowing (land and water) and you will come away knowing terms like: feathering, square blade, foot stretcher and rigger. The only requirement is that you are open to learn a new sport.

This is a great class for those who have not rowed in several years AND for participants coming from a Learn to Row class. Each Learn-to- Row class covers the basics of sweep rowing in a eight-person rowing shell and will provide participants with a basic set of rowing skills along with fundamentals of technique in a fun group environment. Upon successful completion of this class, participants can progress to Intermediate Sweep or Novice Scull. Our final class will have all 8 participants rowing together and a fun competition if we have 16 participants.

Participants will learn the basics for sculling, how to navigate, how to row, embarking on the river and shell stability. Sculling coaches create a safe, fun environment for new scullers. After successful completion of Novice Sculling, chat with your coach about the certification process so that you can row following the TACR “buddy” system.

This class is for participants who want to enjoy rowing that provides a more technical approach at a recreational level. For many recreational rowers, satisfaction is with enjoying the outdoor rowing experience and a nice fitness workout. You can row hard or easy, your choice, but guaranteed that you will have fun. Intermediate sweep rowing also provides a transition to advanced level sweep rowing.

This class is for participants who want the “rubber to hit the road” or in rowing terms the blade cutting the water.  Athletes will be pushed to a higher level of performance by focusing on cardio endurance, precise technique, and race preparation. Participants will be time tested on the rowing machine and there will be seat races prior to regatta’s. Rowers compete in various regattas throughout the state and often regionally as well.

In partnership with NMC, TACR offers indoor training in the fall and winter. Participants are coached on Concept 2 rowing machines. Whether competitive or recreational, and regardless of the sport or current fitness level, winter training provides a great workout routine. Check back in October for the schedule.