LEARN TO ROW

Tempted to try rowing?

KRA hosts multiple Learn To Row classes throughout the spring, summer, and fall. 

Dates for 2024 classes are listed below:

Class 1: April 3, 6, 7

Class 2: May 8, 11, 12

Class 3: June 5, 8, 9

Class 4: June 26, 29,30

Class 5: August 7, 10, 11

Please be aware that these dates might change due to circumstances beyond our control (e.g., weather conditions, fewer than three students).

No experience is necessary to take the class.  The course consists of one weeknight classroom session (6:00 – 8:30 pm) followed by on-water sessions on each of the following Saturday and Sunday mornings (7:00 am – 12:30pm).

Students must be capable of lifting 35 lb overhead and getting in/out of a rowing shell at dock level.

To sign up for a class, or if you have any questions, please contact us at kitsaprowing@gmail.com.

The following three forms should be completed:

Learn To Row Registration form

USRowing Association Waiver form

KRA Swim Attest form

Class fee is $199. Please bring payment to the first session or pay in advance through the PayPal link on the home page (in this case, please consider adding an additional amount to cover administration fees).

Useful information for the class:

• Glossary of rowing terms

  
  

And some fun videos to watch:

• Correct rowing technique

• Rowing machine technique

• Basic rowing posture

• More on rowing technique

• USrowing safety video

• Helen Glover & Heather Stanning on winning Great Britain's first London 2012 gold

• A Look Inside the University of Washington's Men's Rowing Program

• Rowing for Gold from “The boys of ‘36”

• The Miracle 9 - 1936 Olympic Men's Rowing Team

We look forward to rowing with you!