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​​Learn to Row Series
Mondays and Thursdays January -May 5:30-7:30pm
expected attendance at at least 80% of Thursday classes,
Mondays optional, but strongly recommended.
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Land based January-April
(rowing machine fitness & instruction, terminology, safety, weightlifting, cardio, core, coxing, etc.)
Water Based- April-May
(In boats as weather and river conditions allow)
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$375
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Rowing Fitness
People interested in land based rowing only may join in January-March as space allows for our normal monthly membership rate, currently $75/month, for 2026.
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Opportunities for coxing on Friday-Sunday practices will be available and encouraged to enhance the learn to row experience.
There are no refunds as we are a small non-profit and have to pay for every individual.
You will also be required to be a member of US Rowing which is about $25 + inflation for 2026, and rowing shoes which cost $124 . We will discuss more about that on the 1st class. All classes occur in Riverview park in Independence. Some activities are inside a barn type building, and some are outside. Please dress in layers for the weather and bring a raincoat.
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Important: Please know that rowing is a physically intense sport, this is not casual paddling like recreational kayaking. We do have a recreational team, but you are still expected to be in reasonable shape and carry your share of the boat. We are looking for people who are excited to get in better shape and learn a really cool sport. Think of the recreational team on a physical level similar to little league, and the competitive team similar to club travel sports as a kid. Rowing is a wonderful way to compete on the highest levels around the country and the world or get a great workout and enjoy the local scenery. If either of these get you excited, we'd love to have you on the team. After learn to row, we don't make cuts, everyone is welcome. We also don't have an attendance policy after the class, come as often or as little as is right for your schedule.
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On the water classes are open to anyone age 18+ who:
~passes a swim test Swim Test Form
(this will be part of the learn to row class)
~passes an erg test (1000m in less than 6 minutes)
~weighs less than 240 lbs.
~signs the waiver here.
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* This class or a similar class with another club is a requirement for joining Salem Rowing Club.