Adult Learn to Row Classes - MBC School of Rowing
If you've ever been curious about the sport of rowing, the Minnesota Boat Club has the perfect opportunity for you. We offer introductory classes throughout the summer. No experience is necessary, just a desire to challenge yourself with something new!
The Minnesota Boat Club offers two types of classes - Learn to Row classes out of the MBC boathouse on the Mississippi River and Learn to Scull classes at Lake Phalen. See below for class schedules and descriptions.
2012 Classes
Learn to Row
Learn to Rown classes teach sweep rowing, which is a team sport where each rower has one oar. This class will introduce you to rowing technique, terminology and equipment, and engage you in an exercise that uses all of your major muscle groups. Students begin learning on an indoor rowing machine, then move to a rowing training-barge out on the mighty Mississippi River. Our instructors are experienced rowers who will guide you through each step.
Each Learn To Row session consists of 6 classes over 2 weeks. Classes are held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6 to 7:30 p.m. and Saturday mornings from 10 a.m. to noon. Meet at the Minnesota Boat Club, on Raspberry Island (under the Wabasha Street bridge) in St Paul.
The following sessions are being offered in 2012:
- Session 1: May 15, 17, 19, 22, 24, 26
- Session 2: May 29, 31, June 2, 5, 7, 9
- Session 3: June 26, 28, (no class June 30!), July 3, 5, 7, 10
- Session 4: July 17, 19, 21, 24, 26, 28
- Session 5: July 31, August 2, 4, 7, 9, 11
Learn to Scull
Learn to Scull classes teach sculling, where each person has two oars. An experienced MBC instructor will teach you the basics of rowing in a one-person recreational sculling shell. The course will introduce you to the rowing stroke, water safety, rowing terms, and equipment care and handling.
Each Learn to Scull session consists of five, two hour classes over 2 1/2 weeks. Classes are held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6 - 8 p.m. The first night the class meets at the Minnesota Boat Club, on Raspberry Island (under the Wabasha Street bridge) in St. Paul. This will give you a chance to learn the basics of the rowing stroke on our indoor rowing machines.
The rest of the classes are conducted on Lake Phalen. Meet at the Beach House on the south end of Lake Phalen, in St. Paul.
Our first 2012 session is:
Session A: May 17, 22, 24, 29, 31
If you are not able to attend this session, but would like to be notified of future sessions, please send an email to learntorow@boatclub.org with "Sculling Info" in the subject line.
General Information
Requirements
Students must be able to swim and/or tread water for 15 minutes.
Students must be at least 14 years old. (13 - 18 year olds can consider our one-day High School Learn To Row Classes.)
Class Size
Each session will have 8 to 12 students and 1 or 2 instructors.
Course Fee
The course fee for each Learn To Row or Learn to Scull session is $195.
Confirmation
After you register for a session someone will contact you, usually within 1 business day, to confirm your spot.
Waiting List
If the session you wanted to take is full, we can put your name on a waiting list. Email your name, phone number and the session you would like to take to learntorow@boatclub.org with "Waiting List" in the subject line.
Weather
Rowing is a weather-dependant sport, but classes will be held rain or shine, with as much time as possible spent in boats.
Make-Up Classes
Because this is a team sport, we can not offer make-up classes for individuals. Please choose a session that allows you to attend and participate in all the classes!
Refund Policy
If you decide to cancel your enrollment 48 hours or more prior to your session, we will refund 75% ($146) of your payment. No refund will be given after you begin your session.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please contact the School of Rowing coordinator Kerry at learntorow@boatclub.org.