The best ideas begin with the words, “I’ve always wanted to try…”
If you’ve always wanted to try rowing, we offer an entire summer of rowing options to get you started! You’ll row with experienced adult coaches and rowers on the Licking River out of our boathouse in Newport, KY, with beautiful views of downtown Cincinnati.
Our Learn to Row program is composed of three parts, with each building upon the one preceding it. Because instruction is incremental, with new techniques added at each session, attendance at all sessions is strongly encouraged.
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Lifting requirement: We carry our boats to and from the river for each row. This means you must be able to lift approximately 30 lbs up and over your head and carry that weight on your shoulder.
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Swimming ability: Although it is highly unlikely that you will flip a boat in Rowing 101 or 102, you must be able to swim to participate in any of our rowing classes.
Rowing 101 ~ $75
Prerequisite: Swimming certification & signed waiver
(see registration form)
Limit: 12 rowers
This 2-day class for absolute beginners teaches basic rowing technique, boat safety, and gets you out on the water in a rowing shell. You’ll be taught by experienced adult instructors who coach college and masters rowing programs.
Saturday & Sunday, May 22-23, 2021, 9 am - 12 noon @ CRC
Instructor: Brian Pack, former head coach, University of Cincinnati Men’s Rowing Club
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To sign up for this course, please fill out and submit the LTR registration form (step 1), then select Rowing 101 on the book online page to complete your payment information (step 2).
Rowing 102 ~ $250
Prerequisite: Rowing 101, or by permission of instructor
Limit: 9 rowers
Think rowing could be your new thing, or getting back into rowing after a long hiatus? Join us for 8 intensive rowing classes that get you started as a competitive or recreational rower. You’ll learn to scull in 4-person boats, spend more time on the water perfecting your stroke, and finish your class with an all-club rowing regatta to show off your skills to friends and family.
8 classes:
Tuesday-Thursday, June 1-3, 6-8 pm @ CRC
Saturday June 5, 9 -11 am
Tuesday-Thursday, June 8-10, 6-8 pm @ CRC
Friday June 10, 6-8 pm (Regatta)
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Instructor: Brian Pack, former head coach, University of Cincinnati Men’s Rowing Club
If you have received permission to skip Rowing 101, please fill out our registration form before booking your slot in Rowing 102
Rowing 103 ~ $200 (includes CRC membership for the rest of the 2021 season)
Prerequisites: Rowing 101 & Rowing 102, or by permission of instructor
Limit: 9 rowers
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Graduates of Rowing 102 will continue their sculling development with focused instruction and with the opportunity to row with other members of the Club. Following completion of Rowing 103, graduates become Novice members of the Club with full privileges, including being able to row at any of our twice a week, 2021 "Open Row" sessions, as well as the use of club equipment, informal coaching, and rowing with other experienced rowers.
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6 classes:
Monday-Wednesday, June 28-30, 6-8 pm @ CRC
Wednesday-Friday, July 7-9, 6-8 pm @ CRC
Instructor: Kevin McCarthy, Novice coach, Cincinnati Junior Rowing Club
If you have received permission to skip Rowing 101/102, please fill out our registration form before booking your slot.
Additional Programs
If there is sufficient interest, we will hold a second Learn to Row program in late July. Contact president@cincinnatirowing.org for details.
Questions? Contact LTR@cincinnatirowing org