ROWING & SCULLING

COURSES

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Saturday Rec Row moves to 7-9am beginning July 19th

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rowing and Sculling

GWC teaches both a variety of rowing and sculling programs. Beginner, recreational, racing, and competitive rowing courses are offered along with a winter indoor training program.  Participants are encouraged to participate in regattas each fall to test their new skills.

The Rowing Progression

The rowing programs at GWC are setup to lead you through a natural skill progression. 
 
Indoor Rowing (Nov-Mar)
Our indoor rowing courses take place at the Pittsford Indoor Rowing Center in specially designed tanks that give you the feel of rowing on the water.  The water circulates through the tanks, providing current against which you row! This is a great way to learn the basic skills and improving your rowing technique while having the stability of being seated on land. These are great sessions for both novice and experienced rowers, as they provide a great workout during the winter months!
 
Learn-To-Row
This course is designed for novice rowers and focuses on teaching the basics of rowing on the water in 8-person shells.  You will row on the Genesee River and Erie Canal right from our boathouse in Genesee Valley Park.  Rowing is a great workout and participants enjoy the camaraderie of working together to accomplish the same goal. 
 
Recreational Rowing
For individuals who have prior on-the-water rowing experience, this course enables you to continue building on your rowing technique and enjoy being on the water during the spring, summer, and fall months.  A certified instructor helps you refine your skills but leaves room for the pure enjoyment of rowing with your teammates.  Four- and eight-person shells are used for this program. 
 
Competitive/Masters Rowing
This course is for rowers who want to take their skills to the next level and enjoy the challenge of competition.  Individuals 27 years of age or older train and compete in various regattas throughout the summer.  The instructors at the GWC have provided a high level of coaching to the dedicated and talented rowers and scullers in our club, leading to the success of many of our teams in recent years.  Permission from the Rowing Director is a prerequisite for this program.