Learn To Row

We offer learn to row, beginner, and casual programs that are suitable for people with any, or no, rowing experience. In addition, some of our regular youth programs are open to rowers without prior experience.

So, whatever your level of experience, welcome! We can't wait to introduce you to the sport that we love!

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Adult Learn-to-Row

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

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Adult Social Strokes

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

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A new youth rower learns the basics of a stroke on the dock.

Youth Learn-to-Row

Technique foundation preparing you for continued recreational or competitive rowing.

Age: Grades 9 - 12
Experience: None required

Twice/week. Tue & Thurs at 9-11am
July Block: 7/3 - 7/31
August Block: 8/5 - 8/28
$175 + GST per block

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A new youth rower learns the basics of a stroke on the dock.

Youth Summer Camp

Fun introduction to rowing, plus games & activities.

Age: 14+
Experience: None required

1 week, Mon-Fri 9am-3pm
Block 1: July 21 - 25,
Block 2: August 11-15
$315 + GST per block

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A colourful logo that says: "POW, PRIDE ON WATER, Whatever floats your boat".

Pride On Water (POW)

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 6-8pm
June 24 - July 29
$145 + GST

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A new rower in a single with pontoons. The rower is experimenting with how the boat responds to raising and lowering the oar handles. A coach, whose hand may be just visible in the lower left corner, is holding the boat.

Private Lessons

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:

  • Getting comfortable in a single or returning to rowing after a gap.
  • Working on a stubborn technique issue.
  • Making the jump to competitive rowing.
  • Dedicated race prep for your crew.

Age: 18+
Experience: None required
Price: $100 per lesson (incl GST)

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Jump Into Spring

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.

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Women rowers carrying an eight.

Women On Water (WOW)

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.

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