Harlem River Community Rowing is offering at least four summer sessions of learn-to-row classes. Participants will get approximately 18 hours of hands-on training in the following rowing fundamentals:

You don’t need to be an athlete, tall, or extraordinarily fit to participate; classes can accommodate people at most fitness levels and ages, from the late teens and up. It is mandatory for safety reasons, however, that you are a competent swimmer; are able to do deep-knee bends and stand up from a seated position on the ground; and can carry at least 30 pounds overhead. If you have any questions about the physical requirements or have special medical concerns, please email us prior to signing up. After completing all your classes, you'll have the skills needed to join as a member.

Learn-to-row sessions consist of eight classes held on one weekend morning, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., and one weeknight evening from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Students interested in a session MUST be available for all classes in that session. 

• Session I (June) — Sundays and Wednesdays, June    ---CLOSED---
• Session II (July) — Saturdays and Tuesdays, July 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26, 30, Aug 2  [RAIN DATES: Sun., July 31, Wed. Aug. 3]
• Session III (August) — CONDENSED SESSION — Sundays, Saturdays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, Aug. 13, 14, 16, 17, 20, 21, 23, 24  [RAIN DATES: Aug. 27, 28]
• Session IV (Sept.) — Saturdays and Wednesdays, Sept. 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, Oct. 1   [RAIN DATES: Sun., 25 and Tue., 27]

We can only take a limited number of students per session/group, and the list of interested students is long; contact learn-to-row coordinator Jenny at jenny@harlemrivercr.org to indicate which session you're interested in. It's first come, first served. She'll send you registration materials to be completed and returned in order to secure your spot.

Practice takes place on the Harlem River at Roberto Clemente State Park, Bronx. Directions can be found at www.harlemrivercommunityrowing.org/rcspdirections.