Adult Novice/Learn-to-Row – Fall 2025

Program for all adults over the age of 18 who are new to the sport of rowing, which covers basic rowing technique, equipment handling, use of ergometers, rowing in the indoor tanks and eventually rowing on the water in sweep rowing boats (one oar per athlete). This is a teaching program, and does not focus on racing skill development. Registration includes participation in one local regatta and a free racing tank.

Dates: September 3rd – November 3rd

Program Days & Times:
Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday – 5:30pm-7:30pm
Saturday – 7:30am-9:30am

Capacity: 18

Coaches: Emily Luciano (Head Coach), Paul Stasaitis (Assistant Coach)

Rower Fee: $340 Register here.

Coxswain Fee: $0 Register here.

Mandatory: US Rowing Membership ($25) Register here.

All athletes are required to have current basic US Rowing Membership ($25) and a valid US Rowing Waiver. The club code for HRRA is H9RR4. Click the link to check your status or join.

Participants will compete in: 

  • Poughkeepsie RegattaInfo
    • Saturday, October 4
    • Poughkeepsie, NY