Learn to Row

Have you never rowed before? Are you a novice who wants to improve your technique? Are you an adult who is over the age of 21? Do you want to get more fit? Make new friends? Enjoy the great outdoors? Learn a new skill?

If you answered YES to any of these, Northern Virginia Rowing Club invites you to learn to row with us each summer beginning in May!

Rowing is a total body, low impact workout that surpasses any other sport. Rowing incorporates the use of your legs (70%), core (20%) and upper body (10%) while providing an aerobic and/or anaerobic workout. Rowing is also ideal cross-training for other sports and activities.

Spots are limited each year. When registration opens, details will be posted on our website.

Please note

If you have not been recently active in strenuous sports activities, then we highly recommend consulting a doctor before coming out to row. Rowing is a full-body exercise that includes intense and sustained exertion, as well as the lifting of heavy equipment. (A rower needs to be able to lift 30 lbs overhead then carry that weight at shoulder height when moving large boats to and from the water.)

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LTR Cost

While costs may fluctuate each year, the program costs start at $225 for 9 sessions. If you then choose to join the club, an additional membership cost is then required. Attendance at every session is encouraged—the more you attend, the more you learn! LTR graduates are invited to join our Novice rowing program at the end of the three week session at a prorated cost to further develop your rowing skills, fitness, and friendships through the summer and fall.

Practices are normally held on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.

ADULTS 21+

The Learn to Row (LTR) program is designed to take adults (21 and older) from never having been in a boat to rowing by 8s by the end of the session. No one is too old (members range from their 20s to 70s) and no experience is necessary! Novice coxswains are welcome too.

This is the perfect opportunity to try something new for a few weeks to see if you like it - and if you do (which we know you will!) - you can keep rowing with us, and your new friends, throughout the summer and fall.

Ready to Row?

We’re excited to introduce you to the sport of rowing and welcome you into our community!

Our Learn to Row program, the entry point for those new to the sport, is held annually during the month of May. Spots are limited, and registration details will be posted on our website when enrollment opens.

If you have additional questions about our programming, please reach out to us through the contact form below.

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