Adult Learn to Row
Capital Rowing Club, with experienced coaches and volunteers, offers an introduction to the sport of rowing for individuals in the greater Washington, DC area.
Overview
Capital Rowing Club offers two courses to prepare future rowers and no previous experience is needed.
A typical practice might include: stretching, land coaching via demonstration on the erg, light erg sessions to practice technique and body mechanics, rowing on the water as a “crew.”
Both courses are held at the Anacostia Community Boathouse. If you have any questions please email programs@capitalrowing.org.
There are no refunds for these programs. Individuals are encouraged to complete the 2-day “Intro to Team Rowing” course before registering for the 10-day “Learn to Row” course.
2026 Schedule
REGISTRATION OPENS SOON!
Introduction to Team Rowing
Session 1: 3/28, 3/29
Session 2: 4/11, 4/12
Session 3: 7/11, 7/12
Session 4: 7/25, 7/26
Learn to Row
Session 1: 4/18, 19, 25, 26, 5/2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17
Session 2: 8/1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30
Future dates will be published here once finalized. If you would like to sign up for notifications, please submit your information here.
Introduction to Team Rowing
Cost: $150
Time: Saturday & Sunday 9:00am–12:00pm
Ages: 18–110 (View our Juniors Program options for younger rowers)
The “Intro to Team Rowing” course includes 2 class days. Participants will be introduced to the basics of sweep rowing, including terminology, equipment handling, and basic on-the-water skills.
Participants are encouraged to complete this course before registering for Capital’s 10-day “Learn to Row” course.
Learn to Row
Cost: $450
Time: Saturdays & Sundays 9:00am–12:00pm
Ages: 18–110 (View our Juniors Program options for younger rowers)
The “Learn to Row” course includes 10 class days. Participants will be introduced to the basics of sweep rowing. Although Capital’s 2-day “Intro to Team Rowing” course is not a prerequisite, skills learned during “Intro to Team Rowing” will be reinforced during Learn to Row and the extra instruction time has proven to be very valuable. This course will culminate in participants racing collectively as a full boat down the Anacostia.
Once participants graduate from “Learn to Row,” they are invited to become club members and get more involved with Capital and their new sport. It is important that registrants in the “Learn to Row” course attend ALL class days, especially the first four, to be able to gain the skills needed to continue with novice teams.