Recreational programs are for anyone who has ever wanted to row on the Charles River. Community Rowing Inc. offers an in-depth experience rowing on the Charles for adult 18 years of age or older. Starting with Adult Novice Rowing participants experience the excitement of this classic leisure sport. Classes begin in the barge, reinforcing basic skills and knowledge of rowing, and graduate into the eight person shells after a few sessions! Rowers take turns in the coxswain seat to help their fellow classmates navigate the river safely. Once rowers complete the novice program they can progress onto Sweeps I for a full year and then onto Sweepts II.
These programs are NOT a prerequisite for competitive programs. The major difference between the recreational program and the competitive program is the expectation to compete: recreational athletes will not travel to regattas and will row in a learning-oriented environment.
Prerequisite: Intro to Rowing. Must have a valid swim test on file.
All rowers must be a COMMUNITY SUPPORTER. What is this?
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Novice Sweeps
Already completed Intro to Rowing? Sign up for Novice Sweeps to continue rowing!
Excited to learn more about rowing, row regularly, and develop your skills in a group environment?
Take Novice Sweeps and experience the excitement of rowing! Classes begin in the barge, reinforcing basic skills and knowledge of rowing, and move into the 8’s after a few sessions! Rowers take turns in the coxswain seat to help their fellow classmates navigate the river safely.
Participants should have successful completed Intro to Rowing or comparable experience and have knowledge of Safety Protocol. In addition, athletes can safely handle rowing equipment, get in/out of boat, and understand proper boat/oar handling protocol.
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Sweeps I
Do you already have some rowing experience and are eager to learn more? Ready to challenge yourself to improve your technique, fitness level, and strength? Join Sweeps I and improve your rowing skills, work in a group learning environment, and enjoy the beauty and excitement of the Charles River!
Participants should have achieved minimum completion requirement of Adult Novice Rowing, be able to demonstrate basic proficiency in square blade rowing and feathering and be physically prepared to progress to continuous all-8 rowing. Athletes should also understand and demonstrate knowledge of finish position, hands away position, body over position,½ slide position and catch position.
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Sweeps II
Do you have a solid background in rowing, and are excited to take your rowing, technique, and fitness to the next level? If you love the excitement of 8’s rowing, the challenge of improving your skills daily, and the camaraderie of a team environment, then Sweeps II is the class for you! Classes take place in the 8’s, and will consist of regular technical critique, as well as consistent rowing and drills.
Participants should have achieved minimum completion requirement of Sweeps I, demonstrates proficiency in completion of rowing drills (pic drill, pause drills, sequencing drills), and be comfortable with rowing All-8. In addition, rowers should be eager to achieve a more polished, efficient rowing stroke; prepared to row continuously, and complete a workout during meeting times.
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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.
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Sculling II
Develop the skills you learned in Sculling I, navigate the Charles River, and move one step closer to passing your CRI Captains’ Test!
Designed as a continuation of Sculling I, participants are expected to have completed Sculling I successfully (or an equivalent program). The class will progress downstream to Northeastern, and participants will have the opportunity to move out of the Aldens and in to the “B boats” during the class.
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Sculling III
Looking to hone your sculling skills in team boats? Excited to move faster, row better, and progress faster? Join Sculling III and share the thrill of sculling with other athletes in 2x’s and 4x’s!
This program is for students who have successfully completed Sculling I & II (or an equivalent program), and who are excited to sharpen their sculling in doubles and quads! Classes row to Northeastern, and regular attendance is required so that all class members can be boated. Developing good rowing technique will be the main focus of the class.
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Sculling IV
Eager to fly down the Charles in a single? Excited to apply your power, knowledge, and skills to the challenge of a racing shell?
Sculling IV is designed to help participants prepare for the CRI Captains’ Test, and is designed for athletes who are confident in “B Boats” and eager to row in the “A Boat” racing shells. The class will begin with a skill review in B Boats and quickly progress to A Boats, where participants will sharpen their rowing skills and gain confidence on the river. Many students will be administered the Captains’ Test during the class, after which point they will be free to do logbook sculling independently.
