There are 2 “styles” of rowing: scull and sweep. The rowing motion, terminology, and equipment is largely the same between them, so students who start with one usually find it easy to pick up the other. We offer entry level scull and sweep rowing classes that teach from the very first time someone touches an oar… students don’t have to have any prior rowing experience to be able to join either class.
- Learn to Scull: Sculling is rowing a boat with 2 oars per person. Learn to Scull classes use beginning-level rowing shells with 1 rower per shell.
- Learn to Sweep: Sweeping is rowing in a boat with 1 oar per person. Boats need to have an even number of rowers in them. Lean to Sweep classes utilize multi-person boats where rowers practice on the water alongside experienced rowers.
Students will need to complete a Float Test prior to their class commencing.
After each of our learn to row classes, adult rowers are entitled to 3 transition rows after each class that are coordinated with coaches to share what OAR has to offer!
Questions? Contact LTR@OlympiaAreaRowing.org
2023 Learn to Scull Classes
We plan on offering 10 Learn to Scull classes in 2023. Each class can accommodate 6 individual, adult students (with a minimum of 3 students to run the class as planned). The cost for each student is $225. In the instance that weather keeps us off of the water (eg: smoke, fog, wind, seals on the dock) and we have to cancel a session for safety, we’ve planned 1 make-up session for each class to be used in the instance of a session being cancelled.
| Class | Dates | Times | Make-Up Day |
|---|---|---|---|
(scull) | April 1-2 | Sa/Su 8:00a – 10:00a | 6:30p – 8:30p cancelled |
| Learn to Row #2 (scull) | April 21-23, April 29-30 | F 6:30p – 8:00p Sa/Su 8:00a – 10:00a | Monday, May 1 6:30p – 8:30p |
| Learn to Row #3 (scull) | May 8-12 | M 8:00a – 9:30a T-F 8:00a – 10:00a | Saturday, May 13 8:00a – 10:00a |
(scull) | T-F 8:00a – 10:00a | 8:00a – 10:00a cancelled | |
(scull) | M T-F 8:00a – 10:00a | 8:00a – 10:00a cancelled | |
(scull) | T-F 8:00a – 10:00a | 8:00a – 10:00a cancelled | |
| Learn to Row #7 (scull) | July 7-9, July 15-16 | F 6:30p – 8:00p Sa/Su 8:00a – 10:00a | Monday, July 17 6:30p – 8:30p class full! |
| Learn to Row #8 (sweep) | July 21-23, July 29-30 | F 6:30p – 8:00p Sa/Su 8:00a – 10:00a | Monday, July 31 6:30p – 8:30p |
| Learn to Row #9 (sweep) | August 11-13, August 19-20 | F 6:30p – 8:00p Sa/Su 8:00a – 10:00a | Monday, August 21 6:30p – 8:30p |
| Learn to Row #10 (scull) | August 21-25 | M 8:00a – 9:30a T-F 8:00a – 10:00a | Saturday, August 26 8:00a – 10:00a 1 spot left! |
• All Learn to Row (sweep) classes require 6 students in order to run.
Learn to Scull
In this 5-session class, students learn how to handle the shells, basic rowing technique, and safety. The first session is an introduction to rowing on the indoor rowing machine with on-water safety information. The following four days of class involve on-water training with water safety tests at the very end of the class.
Sculling classes are limited to 4 rowers to ensure positive, productive, and empowering experiences for all. Spots are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis.
Learn to Sweep
Learn to Sweep focuses on basic sweep rowing technique, teamwork, and rowing safety. Students practice on the water alongside experienced volunteers to ensure the utmost in safety.