Learn to Row
Please bring a check payable to "North Palm Beach Rowing Club" and a signed waiver to your first class.
Learn to Row (Sweep):
Call (561) 309-9966
Looking for a group activity to share with friends of co-workers? Just want to meet new people while enjoying the outdoors? This course is designed to teach sweep-style rowing (one oar per person, not two) in an 8-oared shell, the largest and fastest boats in the sport. The course fee of $90 helps us defray the cost of coaching, fuel and equipment, and includes over six hours of instruction from our coaches. We recommend workout attire such as shorts and a t-shirt, flip-flops or sandals, a bottle of water and sunblock. Seats are limited to twelve (12) per session with a minimum of 4 required.
Next Class Dates:
New Year's Special - December 26th-30th, daily from 8-9:30am. This series of five back-to-back sessions will get you started just in time for your New Years' Resolution. $90.
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Other Sweep Programs:Adult Novice Program: Open to any graduate of a learn to row class who wishes to continue training or to join our Masters (adult) rowing group. Start your day off right in a fun, informative environment taught by NPBRC coaches. Classes will occur in racing shells, both sculling and sweep, with a focus on improving technique and confidence. $175 per person. Contact us for dates and details.
Learn to Row (Sculling):
Call (561) 309-9966
Just want to get on the water solo? Interested in rowing with your spouse, friend or child? "Sculling" may be a perfect fit for you. (In sculling, unlike sweep rowing, each rower has two oars - one in each hand.) Sculling classes cost $90 for 3 lessons. We recommend workout attire (shorts, t-shirt, old sneakers or crocs, water, sunblock). Classes are limited to 5 people.
Next Class Dates: Contact Us for details
Our "Introduction to Sculling" course will cover the fundamentals of rowing with two oars (or "Sculling") in smaller boats than our sweep class. Instruction will begin in our stable, wide training dories and gradually progress into narrower, faster shells. You'll learn proper technique and basic boat handling skills needed to become a safe and competent sculler.
Introduction to sculling - $90
Private Sculling lessons are also available for $35 per hour. Special group rates are available for business, civic, club, and religious groups.
Learn To Row
Left:This is an example of competitive sweep rowing
Right: This is an example of recreational sculling
A few videos for the aspiring rower:
View from the coxswain's seat of the Dutch men's 8 from several years back. Can't understand a word he's saying, but a good primer on swing, precision, timing, and intensity.
Scullers, here's one for you: