In the Learn to Row program, new rowers are coached by patient, experienced mentors who enjoy teaching others how to row. The new rower will acquire skills that require some coordination, but most people can learn the basics in a few rowing sessions. Rowing is a life sport, and although the basic skills can be developed fairly quickly, serious rowers will work on technique all their lives.
Rowing is a vigorous sport, and anyone interested in rowing with the Grateful Oars should have or wish to attain a good level of physical fitness. As with all sports, the advice of your physician ought to be sought in advance. Rowing sessions normally last two hours, including launching and returning the boat to the boathouse. Rowing with a Grateful Oars crew is strenuous exercise, yes, but it is also lots of fun, and very social. Safety is very important to the Grateful Oars. Prospective members should know that not all regularly scheduled rows leave the boathouse, as weather may cause the row captain to cancel, sometimes on short notice, and even at the lakeside. Prospective members should be competent swimmers. Though extremely rare on Oars outings, sweep rowers have been known to be ejected from a boat when "catching a crab", and shells can possibly be swamped in storms or by motor boat wakes. |
What to Bring to Your Rowing Session
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