CYC Rowing typically offers one learn to row class each year. This course is intended to be an introduction to the sport. Our goal is to enable you to row In a 4 or 8 person rowing shell using one or two oars ("sweep rowing" and "sculling"). You must be able to swim and perform the rowing motion without pain or injury. On an exception basis, should you need to do one or the other (Row or Scull), please include that request (and the reason) in your response. The weekend schedule will be Thursday evening registration, safety and land instruction. Saturday and Sundays will be on the water. Click here to submit email to be included on the class announcement. a spring 2026 class will be offered.
Class details:
1) Thursday 4/23 6:30 PM -8:30 PM Registration, payment, CYC intro, rowing demo and intro to equipment and terminology. Class starts at 6:30, please plan to arrive 6:00-6:15.
All water sessions are in the AM (Please arrive at 8:15):
2) Sunday 5/3 8:30-10:00 & 10:00-11:15.
3) Saturday 5/9 8:30-10:00.
4) Sunday 5/10 8:30-10:00.
Cost: $275, includes all instruction and equipment. Payment instructions to follow. You will also need to become a member of USRowing for $10.
How many: We can accept 15 in this class. First come, first served.
Prerequisites: You must be 18 years or older.
You must be able to swim.
You must be able to do the rowing motion without pain or injury.
Where: Catawba Yacht Club, 19809 Youngblood Road West, Charlotte, NC 28278
This course is intended to be an introduction to the sport. Our goal is to enable you to row in a 4 or 8 person rowing shell using one or two oars ("sweep rowing" and "sculling"). Most of you will sweep or scull, not both. On an exception only basis, should you have a need to do one or the other, please include that request (and reason) in your response.
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