A: Wear comfortable, close-fitting clothing and sneakers to rowing practice. Bring a water bottle and sun protection. The Mystic River is safe for rowing.

A: A 2K test is a standard method of comparing the power of various rowers. It is a test of how fast a rower can go 2000 meters on a rowing machine.

A: Rowing is a sport in which athletes race against each other in boats. Rowing is an original sport of the modern Olympic games.

A: Rowing is a great way to get a full-body workout, and it’s a low-impact sport that’s easy on your joints.

A: “Erg” is a rowing machine.

A: GBR does not conduct swim tests, but rowers must be able to swim. PFDs are not worn in boats.

Regattas are usually all-day events, and junior rowers are expected to attend all regattas for the season unless previously discussed with a coach.

Rowers are not allowed to drive themselves to a regatta. This is a club rule.

A: We're a bunch of guys who row boats together really fast.

A: We practice weekdays in the afternoons for 90-120 minutes, plus some Saturday mornings. All practices will be arranged around your class schedule. Minnesota Men's Rowing hold academics to a very high standard and school will always come first. The team had 13 Academic All-Americans named last year.

A: It is important for rowers to attend practice regularly and to be on time in order to get the most out of their practice time. Rowers should come prepared with the proper clothing and gear, and should be prepared to either row on the water or on land. Parents should not come down to the docks or to the top of the hill during practice unless the other members of the team have left. There is a lost and found for items that are left at practice or at regatt

A: A water bottle, sunscreen, and a rain coat.

A: rowing is a great way to get fit, learn teamwork and have fun.

A: I'm a high school lacrosse player and I'm looking for someone to carpool with to and from practice.

A: Rocket City Rowing is a rowing club that welcomes people of all ages and abilities. We offer Learn to Row Camps, middle school teams, high school (novice and varsity) competitive teams, and adult (Masters) recreational and competitive rowing.

A: All you need to do to attend your first practice is have your parent or guardian sign a liability waiver to participate.

A: We practice at the Community Boathouse on Hobbs Island Road. The boathouse is one mile east of Ditto Landing, next door to the Whitesburg Boat and Yacht Club.

A: The Community Boathouse is located on Hobbs Island Road, one mile east of Ditto Landing.

A: Rowers cannot drive themselves or their teammates to any away regatta.

A: The rowing program at Amherst College was restructured as a varsity-club in the early 1990s in order to increase the budget and maintain a high level of quality. The move to varsity-club status has been successful, allowing the program to purchase new equipment and shells, and to fundraise at a higher level. The only disadvantage of being a club is that the team is not eligible for NCAA Division III ranking or consideration for the NCAA championship. There is no

A: The most important site for parents and rowers is Regatta Central. Row2K is also a comprehensive site compiling high school, college, Olympics and international competitive results.

A: Our high school team is for athletes aged 14-18. Our developmental middle school program is for athletes aged 11-14.

A: The Masters Practice schedule for Open Boathouse times is as follows:

Monday-Friday: 5:30am-8:00am

Saturday: 7:00am-9:00am

Sunday: 8:00am-10:00am

A: There are about 30 adult rowers in the program. Many of them learned to row as adults.

A: $50 for the first year, $40 for subsequent years.

What is the cost of a Masters race?

The cost of a Masters race is $10.

What is the cost of a Masters training session?

Masters training sessions cost $10.

A: Rowers build stamina, strength, and technique through running, weightlifting, and rowing on a rowing machine.

A: Rowing provides many benefits to the community, including opportunity, college, and intergenerational involvement.

A: We are a rowing club in the heart of the city.

We have a new boathouse and boats.

We have lots of members.

We have a great coaching team.

We are friendly and welcoming.

We are looking for rowers of all ages and abilities.

A: If a program is full, you can be placed on a wait list for when a place becomes available or another similar class or program is offered.

A: 1. You don't need to be a member to participate in programs, but it's cheaper if you are.
2. You will get wet.
3. You need to be able to swim.
4. Rowing is low impact but you should be in good physical condition.
5. We row in the rain.
6. There are no shower/locker rooms at ARC.
7. Sculling is when you have an oar in each hand

A: Rowing is expensive, but we do everything we can to make it affordable.

A: Conestoga Crew Club is a non-profit organization that provides a rowing program at Conestoga High School. The club is run by parent volunteers and part-time coaches. Conestoga Crew Club is a member of the Philadelphia Scholastic Rowing Association (PSRA) and trains and competes only in sculling boats. There is a try-out process for the team, which is capped at 48 rowers. Rowers must be able to swim and

A: Pay for your RCRC program using a credit card.

If you don't have a credit card, check with your RCRC Program Leader for options.

Credit Card

You can pay using a credit card by clicking the "Pay with Credit Card" button on your program's registration page.

Bank Transfer

You can pay using a bank transfer by clicking the "Pay with Bank Transfer" button on your program's registration page.

Note: This option is

A: You can expect to have fun and work hard! We will start you off on-land learning the rowing basics on a stationary rowing machine called an erg. In the Learn to Row and Modified programs, once you're comfortable on the erg, you'll move into a stationary training boat. In these individual boats you'll be able to row at your own pace under the supervision of our coaches. As you master the training boats, you will progress up into more responsive singles. On

A: Wear form fitting clothes and shoes that are comfortable for exercising.

A: Wear form-fitting, comfortable clothes that are appropriate for the weather and that won't get caught on the oars or seats. Wear athletic shoes.

A: Wear form-fitting, quick-drying clothes in layers. Bring a windbreaker or raincoat.