GAR Masters offers three Learn To Row courses each year for adults. The courses feature lots of time on the water and attention. The Learn To Row courses are held in the Fall, Winter and late Spring. Please see the postings below for information on upcoming Learn to Row courses and events.
For more information on the adult Learn To Row Course, contact Kelly Bergdoll or Julie Henderson, LearnToRow@gainesvillearearowing.com.
High School and Middle School students interested in learning how to row should contact the High School and Middle School GAR coaches. For more information on these programs, please visit the following sites: High School Rowing, Middle School Rowing
Learn-To-Row
At long last the next GAR Learn to Row class is coming up! The class will be held Friday May 18th from 6-8 pm and Saturday May 19th between 9 am and 5 pm. This class is a little different than past learn to rows, mainly because we are now rowing in Melrose on Lake Santa Fe due to the low water conditions on Newnan’s Lake in Gainesville, which is where our boathouse facility is located. The town of Melrose has been very welcoming to us and hopefully several of our new rowers will be residents of Melrose!
The Friday session will be at our Gainesville boathouse and will feature a land-based instructional workout on the “ergometer” or rowing machine to learn basic techniques and will also feature an introduction to the boats and the terms used in the sport of rowing. The class will continue the following day in Melrose, where we will launch in beautiful Melrose Bay and learn to scull. You will be paired with experienced rowers and will row in four person boats (“quads”) and be accompanied by a professional US Rowing certified coach.
The Saturday session will take about three hours and due to our space limitations will be held in increments throughout the day, such as 9-12 and 1-4. When registration is complete you will be notified of your slot and given directions to each venue. In order to ensure a quality experience it’s very important to match rowers with their boat and assign people in advance.
The deadline for registration is May 15th and payment must be made at the time of registration (no refunds will be made after this date unless weather is an issue. Money can be credited toward a future learn to row or the summer novice program). You are not considered registered until you have paid. The cost for the class is $50 and can be used as a credit towards participation in our summer novice rowing program or club dues should you decide to join our master’s team. Registration will close after 24 slots have been paid, although you can sign up on a new waiting list for a future learn to row.
We hope you’ll be able to come out and learn to row!