Learn-to-Row

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learn-to-row

If you’ve been thinking about learning how to row this year, we can help make it happen!  We offer adult and junior learn-to-row classes. Come experience the fun and friendships for which rowing is known. Our coaches will teach you everything you need to know about boat handling, rowing commands, basic rowing technique and boat safety! 

No experience required. It’s a perfect introduction to the sport.

NOTE: A minimum of 4 people per class is needed for a class to run. There will be no refunds for cancellations made less than 48 hours before the session starts. 

NOTE: Classes will run rain or shine. Classes may be cancelled due to rough water/wind conditions. If it is known in advance that a class will be cancelled efforts will be made to contact all participants to notify them. Cancelled classes will be rescheduled.

Participants will leave with a good understanding of rowing equipment, rowing balance, basic sweep and sculling techniques, proper grips, boat handling and safety procedures, rowing shell steering, and how to leave/enter the dock area.

Registration is on a first come, first served basis. Payment must be received in order to reserve your space in the boat (limit 8 people per class). Classes run rain or shine!

Once you have completed your Learn-to-Row Class, you can register for a Development Program, where you will row in crews with other new members with dedicated coaching at each session to help you continue to develop the skills learned in your Learn-to-Row Class.

ADULT LTR CLASSES

2026 fee: $280 + additional RowNS & RCA insurance fees

2026 Adult Learn-to-Row Schedule:

All class times are 6-8 pm. 

  • Session 1: June 8-12 (one-week intensive)
  • Session 2: June 15-19 (one-week intensive)
  • Session 3: June 22-26 (one-week intensive)
  • Session 4: July 6-10 (one-week intensive)
  • Session 5: July 13, 15, 17, 20, 22 (MWFMW)
  • Session 6: July 14, 16, 21, 23, 24 (TuThTuThF)
  • Session 7: July 27-31 (one-week intensive)
  • Session 8: August 31-September 4 (one-week intensive)
  • Session 9 (last session): September 9, 11, 13, 16, 18 (WFMWF)

Questions? Email rowing@halifaxrowing.ca

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JUNIOR LTR CLASSES

2026 fee: $280 + additional RowNS & RCA insurance fees

2026 Junior Learn-to-Row Schedule

All class times are 9:15-11:30 am.

  • Session 1: July 6-10
  • Session 2: July 13-17
  • Session 3: July 20-24
  • Session 4: July 27-31
  • Session 5: August 10-14
  • Session 6: August 17-21 (Last Junior LTR)

Questions? Email rowing@halifaxrowing.ca

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