Welcome to rowing at Community Rowing, Inc.
Beginners have two options to start their rowing journey. Intro to Rowing is our basic introductory class that will get you on the Charles and learning the basics in no time. Classes are taught in the 12 person barge allowing participants the opportunity to learn rowing terminology and technique. Each rower controls one oar and the boat is steered by a coxswain, who will be a rower from the class. Upon successful completion of Intro to Rowing, students can progress to Novice Sweeps.
The second option for a beginner is Sculling I. Taught solely in our stable Alden single rowing shells, commonly referred to as Tubbies by the CRI community, participants are taught how to row a shell with two oars by themselves. Upon successful completion of Sculling I, students can progress on to Sculling II.
Must have a swim test on file.
All rowers must be a COMMUNITY SUPPORTER. What is this?
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BEGINNER ROWING OFFERINGS
Intro to Rowing Ever wondered what it’s like to glide down the river in a 60 foot racing shell? Want to experience the natural beauty and peace of the Charles river and learn a new and exciting sport?
Take a six-class introduction to the sport of rowing and find out what the Charles River and Community Rowing have to offer. Day one begins in a stable training barge, and on day six, rowers will graduate to an eight person racing shell. Each rower has one oar, alternating sides of the boat, and the boat is steered by a coxswain, who will be a rower from the class.
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Sculling I
Always wanted to try sculling in a single? Up to the exciting challenge of rowing your own boat, steering your own course, and powering your own progress?
Learn to row in a single, no experience necessary! Class members will begin indoors, learning the rowing and safety basics required to be out on the river. Then the class will progress into Alden singles, designed to be stable and safe for beginners.
