We come for a wide variety of reasons, including fun, fitness, and socializing. Some of us are highly experienced rowers, and some of us are brand new to the sport.
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There are year-round opportunities for Adult rowers, both in specific short programs, and in our "Masters" program.
Year-round recreational & competitive rowing with many practice times.
Age: 18+
Experience: Learn to Row or greater experience required
Practice times shift seasonally, but typically include at least four weekday mornings, one Saturday morning, and one weekday evening.
Annual - $2100 + GST
Spring - Fall - $1628 + GST
Punchcard - $275 + GST
Month by month options
Student and military discounts are available. Contact registrar@gorgerowing.ca to get them applied.
Build a solid foundation for continued recreational or competitive rowing.
Age: 18+
Experience: None required. If you sign up for multiple Blocks, we will organize later blocks so you aren't starting over with the basics.
Twice/week. Mon & Wed, 6-8pm
Block 1: March 31 - May 7
Block 2: May 12 - Jun 18
Block 3: June 23 - July 30
Block 4: Aug 6 - Sept 17
$350 + GST per block
Casual rowing, meeting new people, and having fun on the beautiful Gorge waterway.
Age: 18+
Experience: All levels, including no experience
Once/week, Thursday 6 - 8pm
Block 1: April 3 - May 8
Block 2: May 15 - June 19
Block 3: June 26 - July 31
Block 4: August 7 - Sept 18
$175 + GST per block
Small group coaching focused on skills and techniques for handling a single shell with confidence and grace, on and off the water. Limited to 8 participants planning to attend every practice.
Age 18+
Experience: At least a Learn To Row graduate, but no specific single experience required. Also suitable for experienced single rowers wanting to focus on technique and drills.
3 sessions, July 21, 23, 25 (Mon, Wed, Friday), 6-8pm
$110 + GST. Not eligible for drop-ins, punchcards, or Military/Student discounts.
This program is specifically for recent newcomers to Canada and refugees. There is no cost to participants, due to a generous grant from Marathon Surfaces.
Age 16+
Experience: All levels, including no experience
Sundays, 12 - 2pm., flexible drop-in attendance
May 4 - July 27
No cost to participants
Looking to try a new activity during Victoria's Pride season? Come row with Victoria's diverse community in a relaxed supportive environment.
Age: 18+
Experience: None required
Once/week, Tuesdays 5:30-7:30pm
June 24 - July 29
$145 + GST
Private lessons are available, as time permits, to address specific goals.
Private lessons can be a useful addition to our group classes so, when coach time is available, we offer them as an option. A private lesson offers dedicated coaching for one boat (single through eight). Some of the goals that people have worked on in private lessons include:
Age: 18+
Experience: None required
Price: $100 per lesson (incl GST)
Experienced rowers from other clubs are welcome as occasional Guest rowers at GNRC, whether they are invited by an existing member or contact the club directly. See our Guest Rower Policy for information about waivers, suggested donations, rules, etc.
Returning next year!
Get a head start on Spring programs and welcome back the evening sun with this opportunity for technique foundation and refresh.
Age: 16+
Experience: All levels, including no experience.
Grants that made this program free for Teen & Adult women in past years are no longer available.
If you would like a women-focused experience, we have a Women’s Row session that is available to paid members of our ongoing Juniors and Masters programs.