PROGRAMS

Description: Join our Learn to Row program and experience the thrill of gliding across the water! In this introductory course, you'll join a group of 10-12 participants to learn the fundamentals of rowing in a fun and supportive environment. Our experienced coaches will guide you through the basics, starting with an introduction to the rowing stroke, boat terminology, and water safety. You'll practice on rowing machines and dockside before progressing to rowing shells on the water. With hands-on coaching and plenty of time in the boat, you'll gain confidence in balancing, rowing in sync, and moving efficiently as a crew. No experience needed—just a willingness to learn and have fun!

Included in your Adult Learn to Row Membership:

• Access to 5 introductory on-water/land rowing sessions
• 1 Club BBQ on June 20th, 2024
• Access to on-water rowing equipment, including boats, oars, safety equipment, etc.
• Access to on-land training equipment, including ergometers (rowing machines)
• Access to the Muskoka Rowing Club boathouse
• Coaching
• Insurance
• Rowing Canada Aviron & Row Ontario Member Fees

*Learn to Row participants are not required to volunteer in their first year

Previous Experience Required:  No experience required.

Session Dates: Lessons are 2 hours, held on 5 weekday evenings. Tuesday and Thursday nights, starting June 10th, 2025 and ending June 24th, 2025 (June 26th, 2025 rain date).

Age Categories:  18+

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Description: Experience the beauty of the Muskoka River while building strength, endurance, and technique in a welcoming team environment. Guided by our experienced coaches, club rowers take to the water in crew boats, enjoying the camaraderie of rowing together while getting a great workout. Whether you're looking for a fun way to stay active or aiming to refine your skills, our program offers opportunities for both recreational and competitive rowers. Participants can also take part in local rowing events, including the Muskoka Fall Classic and Head of the Trent Regattas. Join us and discover the joy of rowing in one of Ontario’s most scenic settings!

Included in your Adult Membership:

• Access to on water rowing (via launching docks)
• Access to on water rowing equipment including boats, oars, safety equipment etc.
• Access to on land training equipment including ergometers (rowing machines)
• Access to the Muskoka Rowing Club boathouse
• Social BBQ events throughout the season
• Muskoka Rowing Club "Fun Regatta"
• Coaching
• Insurance
• Rowing Canada Aviron & Row Ontario Member Fees

Previous Experience Required: Learn to row, or experience at MRC or another club.

Start Dates: TBD

Age Categories: 18+

Volunteering: It takes a great deal of work to keep the Muskoka Rowing Club running efficiently. Because the club is a non-profit organization, most of that work is performed on a voluntary basis by our own members. Each member who has opted for the “Muskoka Rowing Club Volunteer Program” (saving $100) upon registration must obtain 100 volunteer points throughout the season. Volunteering points are allocated based on the volunteer task. Volunteering activities include event planning, boat towel washing, general maintenance and repairs (with supervision), photography, and archive curating. Volunteering will be tracked and approved by the volunteering coordinator via Microsoft Excel to ensure everyone’s volunteering points are tracked accurately.

Those members not wishing to participate will pay the “non-volunteer fee”. Members who renege on their commitment will be charged an additional $100 at the end of the season.

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