The OAR ‘Masters’ (adult) rowing community includes members that enjoy rowing for many different reasons that range from relaxing and enjoying local wildlife to those that row competitively in local, regional and national regattas. All are welcome.
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 sculling 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 the 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 (coming soon): 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!
Individual lessons are also available to beginner rowers. More information here.
Questions? Contact LTR@OlympiaAreaRowing.org
2024 Learn to Scull Classes
If the classes are full, please contact LTR@olympiaarearowing.org and ask to be put on the waiting list.
We are offering 6 Learn to Scull classes in 2024. 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 $250. 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.
| Class | Dates | Times | Make-Up Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| LTR 01 Class Full | April 19, 20, 21 April 27, 28 | F 6:30p – 8:00p Sat/Sun 8:00a – 10:00a | Monday, April 29 6:30p – 8:30p |
| LTR 02 Class Full | May 10, 11, 12 May 18,19 | F 6:30p – 8:00p Sat 9:30a – 11:30a Sun 8:00a – 10:00a | Monday, May 20 6:30p – 8:30p |
| LTR 03 Class Full | June 7, 8, 9 June 15, 16 | F 6:30p – 8:00p Sat 9:30a – 11:30a Sun 8:00a – 10:00a | Monday, June 17 6:30p – 8:30p |
| LTR 04 Class Full | June 28, 29, 30 July 6, 7 | F 6:30p – 8:00p Sat 9:30a – 11:30a Sun 8:00a – 10:00a | Monday, June 8 6:30p – 8:30p |
| LTR 05 | July 19, 20, 21 July 27, 28 | F 6:30p – 8:00p Sat 9:30a – 11:30a Sun 8:00a – 10:00a | Monday, July 29 6:30p – 8:30p |
| LTR 06 | August 9, 10, 11 August 17, 18 | F 6:30p – 8:00p Sat 9:30a – 11:30a Sun 8:00a – 10:00a | Monday, August 19 6:30p – 8:30p |
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 6 rowers to ensure positive, productive, and empowering experiences for all. Spots are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis.
Learn to Sweep – coming soon
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.