Rowing camps for adults

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Rowing camps for adults

Post by nsgymd » May 9th, 2017, 10:07 am

I have been erging for one year and have logged 1M meters. I have never been on the water. I would like to spend a week at a rowing camp learning how to scull. However, it appears that most rowing camps are focused on junior rowers.

Can you recommend a sculling camp for a novice adult?

Thanks!
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Post by lwtguy » May 9th, 2017, 1:10 pm

nsgymd wrote:I have been erging for one year and have logged 1M meters. I have never been on the water. I would like to spend a week at a rowing camp learning how to scull. However, it appears that most rowing camps are focused on junior rowers.

Can you recommend a sculling camp for a novice adult?

Thanks!
I think Craftsbury in VT has a great camp for different skill levels. I'm not sure if that's within your abilities as it's usually a week-long or long weekend camp. Maybe a little closer to you would be Three Rivers in Pittsburgh. Not sure if they have a camp there but there is a learn to row program.
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Post by DavidA » May 9th, 2017, 3:02 pm

nsgymd wrote:I have been erging for one year and have logged 1M meters. I have never been on the water. I would like to spend a week at a rowing camp learning how to scull. However, it appears that most rowing camps are focused on junior rowers.

Can you recommend a sculling camp for a novice adult?

Thanks!
The Cincinnati Rowing Club also has training for adults.

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Post by jackarabit » May 9th, 2017, 8:42 pm

Calm Waters Rowing in Eastern VA takes all ages and experience or lack of. Small groups, 3 day or weeklong instruction, B&B accomodation in instructors' residence. Bit of a hike from River City, as is Craftsbury.
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Post by nsgymd » May 10th, 2017, 8:49 am

I appreciate your suggestions and will research each of these options. Thank you!
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Post by Cyclist2 » May 11th, 2017, 12:26 am

I went to the Florida Rowing Center, http://www.floridarowingcenter.com/, back when I was in the advanced learner stage. It was, at that time, geared towards recreational rowers trying to up their game. It really helped me and it was fun to get down in some warmer weather, too.
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Post by maestroak » June 24th, 2017, 8:37 pm

I second calm waters. Great instruction for any skill level, range of boats from tubs to racing shells. Also, the B&B is great and the food is incredible.

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