ADULT LEARN-TO-ROW
Cooper Rowing Club's 2025 Learn-to-Row sessions are now full. If you'd like to join the waitlist, please email CRClearntorow@gmail.com. If we can't accommodate you this year, we’ll add you to our notification list for 2026 season updates. Thanks for your interest in rowing and Cooper Rowing Club!
Cooper Rowing Club’s Adult Learn-to-Row (LTR) sessions are held annually, during the summer months, for adults of all ages. Whether you are looking to try a new sport or refresh your sculling skills, Cooper Rowing Club's LTR sessions offer a chance to get on the water, meet new friends and learn the skills to keep you rowing for the rest of your life.
2025 Learn-to-Row Sessions
Each LTR session consists of 12 hours of coaching, offered as six, 2-hour classes.
May
Evenings:
Mon & Weds nights (6-8pm)
April 28 to May 14, 2025
June
Evenings:
Mon & Weds nights (6-8pm)
June 2 to June 18, 2025
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Weekends:
Sat & Sun mornings (10am-Noon)
May 31 to June 15, 2025
July
Evenings:
Mon & Weds nights (6-8pm)
July 7 to July 23, 2025
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Weekends:
Sat & Sun mornings (10am-Noon)
July 12 to July 27, 2025
August
Evenings:
Mon & Weds evenings (6-8pm)
August 4 to August 20, 2025
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Weekends:
Sat & Sun mornings (10am-Noon)
August 9 to August 24, 2025
Cooper Rowing Club’s LTR sessions are oriented towards beginners. Participants will learn boat safety, equipment handling, terminology, how to use an erg, and the basics of sculling (two oars per person) in a quad (four-person boat). The session will culminate with participants rowing singles and completing a flip/swim test. If you have previous sculling or sweeping experience, please contact us so we can assess whether LTR or other coaching is more appropriate for your skill level.
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Cooper Rowing Club’s LTR sessions are $365. Payment is required at the time of registration. (See refund policy below.) Please be sure you are able to attend all classes in your session before registering. LTR participants will receive a substantial discount on first season membership dues when joining the club upon graduation.
*Note: Immediately before your session begins, LTR participants will also need to purchase a $10 LTR membership with US Rowing. We’ll let you know when and how to purchase the US Rowing membership. Please do not purchase the US Rowing membership until you receive instructions from us, as the membership will expire before your session begins if you buy it too early!
Session Requirements
Our LTR sessions focus on learning technique in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. However, rowing is a physically demanding sport that requires strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular endurance. Please make sure you meet our session requirements and review the liability waiver terms prior to registering.
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You must be at least 18 years of age and out of high school.
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You must be able to lift and carry 30 lbs over your head unassisted: The boat you will be using weighs 120 lbs, and you and your three boatmates will need to carry the boat over your head for 30 yards, from the boathouse to the dock.
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You must be able to perform a deep squat and return to standing without support: Stepping from the dock into the boat requires the strength, flexibility, and balance to lower yourself from a standing to sitting position in a tight space, on an unsteady surface, with little support.
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You must be able to swim/float/tread water unassisted for 10 minutes.
If you or your healthcare professional have concerns regarding your health, fitness, flexibility or ability to complete the physical requirements listed above, please contact us prior to registration.
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Please email CRC for additional questions about LTR or if encountering problems with registration.
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Refund Policy:
- Full refund (less $25 processing fee) available for cancellations requested up to 15 days before your session's start date. No refund for cancellations within 14 days of the session start date.
- We will attempt to accommodate you if a request is made to switch to another available session.
- No refunds offered once session commences.
Membership in Cooper Rowing Club:
Upon successful completion of our LTR program, graduates are encouraged to apply for membership to Cooper Rowing Club. As a novice member, you will be eligible to row in CRC team boats and singles.
Our LTR Graduates Say
"CRC has an excellent Learn-to-Row program. No matter your experience level or knowledge of the sport, as long as you're curious and want to try it out, you won't go wrong with CRC's Learn-to-Row. You will make good friends, be part of an amazing community and have fun doing it."
Kathie, 2023 LTR Grad