Learn to Row
Sign up for Learn to Row
Step 1. Make sure you meet the basic rowing requirements:
Age requirement: You must be over 18 to row with the club.
Lifting requirement: We carry our quad boats to and from the lake for each row. This means you must be able to:
lift approximately 30 pounds up and over your head;
carry that amount of weight on your shoulder to the dock;
bend and squat to place the boat gently in the water and to enter the boat.
Swimming requirement: Although it is highly unlikely that you will flip a boat in our program, for your own safety, you must be able to swim a short distance and tread water for 2 minutes in order to join the club.
Step 2. Fill out the application form.
Step 3. Once you have completed your application:
Pay using the PayPal link below.
Submit your payment within 72 hours to secure your place in the session.
Step 4. Download and fill out the US Rowing form below and bring it to your first Learn-to-Row session.
Step 5. Read through the Learn to Row procedures.
Learn to Row Sessions 2026
Cost per Session: $150
Session 1
MAY
Session 2
JUNE
Tuesday, June 16
Thursday, June 18
Tuesday, June 23
Thursday, June 25
6:00-8:00 pm
Weather cancellation make-up dates:
Saturday, June 20 and 27
Questions? Email Ann Smith at asmithtapping@gmail.com for additional information
Tuesday, May 12
Thursday, May 14
Tuesday, May 19
Thursday, May 21
6:00-8:00 pm
Weather cancellation make-up date:
Saturday, May 23
Session 3
JULY
Tuesday, July 14
Thursday, July 16
Tuesday, July 21
Thursday, July 23
6:00-8:00 pm
Weather cancellation make-up dates:
Saturday, July 18 and 25
What’s included?
Four Classes per Session
Learn the basic steps of rowing with an experienced coach.
Personalized Coaching
Coaches and Masters members will help you refine your rowing technique.
(RPRA club members over the age of 18 are Masters members.)
Optional Follow-Up Sessions
Private coaching sessions are available upon request to give you more experience on the water.