Learn-To-Row Program
REGISTRATION IS OPEN ALL SUMMER!
In the Learn to Row program, you will learn the basics of rowing in one of three programs:
Course Description:
The course includes rowing technique, setting and rigging a shell, how to launch and dock, water safety and navigation rules for channel rowing.
The classes are 1.5-hours each and follow a sequence to ensure you cover all the elements necessary to row and handle a racing shell. These sessions will be conducted in groups of 10-students each. The course is tailored to each individual and is important that students do not miss any of these classes which are fundamental training necessary to achieve a level of proficiency in the art of rowing.
Club History:
Maritime Rowing Club was founded in 1996 by Yan and Olga Vengerovskiy and has been the home to rowing national and international competitors including 2012 Olympic 4-Bronze medalist Charlie Cole and 2013 under 23 1x World Champion Andrew Campbell. Additionally the club sends qualified boats to compete in both USRowing Youth and Club Nationals annually. Yan and Olga’s vision and purpose for their club was to develop a world class boathouse with rowing programs to teach the technical skills of rowing while simultaneously developing a love of the sport in people of all ages. Now over 17-years old, the club has been completely remodeled with state of the art new indoor training equipment. It boasts training and hosting over 60-Masters, 100-High School rowers and another 100-Middle School rowers throughout the course of the year.
Transportation:
All students are responsible for their own transportation to and from their colleges to the boathouse each weekend.
Food:
Will be provided to all student Veterans each weekend during lunch break.
Tuition:
Free to all Honorably Discharged Veterans, Active Duty, Reservists, ROTC student personnel enrolled in the program for the first year.
Registration:
Registration forms are available at each school's Athletic Director's office. Enrollment is strictly limited to the first 20-Veterans to sign-up.
Registration is open all summer but student ID's are required for free enrollment.
If you are interested in eliminating the same old boring routine in fitness training and are looking for something more challenging and exciting to do this summer, then this is the program for you! This invitation is open to both men and women who love water sports or water recreational activities. Each weekend we meet at our sponsor’s rowing facility on the beautiful Norwalk River to enjoy the pleasure of recreational or competitive rowing.
Introduction of Maritime Rowing Club (Norwalk, CT) and interview with Nate Kelly, rowing champion:
In the Learn to Row program, you will learn the basics of rowing in one of three programs:
- Mini course of 4-classes (good for past rowers returning to the sport)
- Introductory course with 8-classes
- Advanced course with 8-classes
Course Description:
The course includes rowing technique, setting and rigging a shell, how to launch and dock, water safety and navigation rules for channel rowing.
The classes are 1.5-hours each and follow a sequence to ensure you cover all the elements necessary to row and handle a racing shell. These sessions will be conducted in groups of 10-students each. The course is tailored to each individual and is important that students do not miss any of these classes which are fundamental training necessary to achieve a level of proficiency in the art of rowing.
Club History:
Maritime Rowing Club was founded in 1996 by Yan and Olga Vengerovskiy and has been the home to rowing national and international competitors including 2012 Olympic 4-Bronze medalist Charlie Cole and 2013 under 23 1x World Champion Andrew Campbell. Additionally the club sends qualified boats to compete in both USRowing Youth and Club Nationals annually. Yan and Olga’s vision and purpose for their club was to develop a world class boathouse with rowing programs to teach the technical skills of rowing while simultaneously developing a love of the sport in people of all ages. Now over 17-years old, the club has been completely remodeled with state of the art new indoor training equipment. It boasts training and hosting over 60-Masters, 100-High School rowers and another 100-Middle School rowers throughout the course of the year.
Transportation:
All students are responsible for their own transportation to and from their colleges to the boathouse each weekend.
Food:
Will be provided to all student Veterans each weekend during lunch break.
Tuition:
Free to all Honorably Discharged Veterans, Active Duty, Reservists, ROTC student personnel enrolled in the program for the first year.
Registration:
Registration forms are available at each school's Athletic Director's office. Enrollment is strictly limited to the first 20-Veterans to sign-up.
Registration is open all summer but student ID's are required for free enrollment.
If you are interested in eliminating the same old boring routine in fitness training and are looking for something more challenging and exciting to do this summer, then this is the program for you! This invitation is open to both men and women who love water sports or water recreational activities. Each weekend we meet at our sponsor’s rowing facility on the beautiful Norwalk River to enjoy the pleasure of recreational or competitive rowing.
Introduction of Maritime Rowing Club (Norwalk, CT) and interview with Nate Kelly, rowing champion:
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