Spring/Summer 2026
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Sweep - 4 to 8 Rower Boats
FVRA Rowers
Alumni Row
We would love to welcome back to the water all of our former FVRA on-water program participants and club members. If you have rowed with us in the past and have a current USRowing waiver, register for this free row and join your fellow FVRA alumni for an easy swing row to get back out on the water and welcome in the spring rowing season. Depending on the number of interested participants we may break rows into an early and late session. Pre-registration closes on Friday, April 17th.
Prerequisites:
- Past FVRA Participant
- USRowing Waiver
- The ability to swim
Date: Sunday, April 19th – 8:00 – 10:00 AM
Cost: Free for Past Participants (must have current USRowing Waiver)
Spaces Available: 16 participants
*Registration is completed on RegattaCentral our registration service provider.
Beginner
Learn-to-Row - Sweep
In sweep rowing each rower holds one oar. Sweep classes are taught in an eight-person or four-person boat that are steered by people called coxswains. In this program, rowers will learn boat-handling skills, water safety, and will be introduced to the basics of rowing technique in a small group. There is no pre-requisite for this program, but you must be able to swim. Two times are offered per session, early morning or late morning.
Prerequisites:
- USRowing Waiver – Click to print, sign and bring with you
- The ability to swim
Cost: Free (Part of National Learn to Row Day)
Participants Per Session: 6
Dates & Times: June 6, 2026
Early 7:00 – 9:30 AM
Late 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
2.5 Hour Program
*Registration is completed on RegattaCentral our registration service provider.
Intermediate
Recreational Sweep
Are you looking to expand your rowing experience and increase your fitness while enjoying the outdoors? Recreational Sweep will build your technique and fitness in a friendly small group setting. This program is for sweep rowers who have previous participation in FVRA’s Winter Learn to Row program or similar introductory rowing experience. You must also be able to swim. This group meets weekly at Camp Shalom in Windsor, CT. Rowers will primarily be rowing in an 8, but may be broken up into 4s. This is a coached session that will work on building basic understanding of rowing technique, control and boat feel.
Interested in joining but can’t make it for the full session?
Email info@fvra.org and get on our Drop-In Rower list. If a spot is available you will be contacted to join the row! Drop-in rows are $35 each
Prerequisites:
- Indoor Winter Beginner Program, a Learn-to-Row class, or similar introductory rowing experience
- A current USRowing Waiver & Membership (Learn to Row or Basic) which includes an additional fee of $10-$25.
- The ability to swim
- Emergency contact sheet on file
Cost: $220
Participants Per Session: 8
Dates & Times:
Session I – 6 Rows – Thur 6 – 8 PM/Sun 8:30 – 10:30
April 30, May 3, 7, 10, 14, 17
Session II – 6 Rows – Thur 6 – 8 PM/Sun 8:30 – 10:30
June 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28
Additional Sessions May Be Planned for July-Aug
*Registration is completed on RegattaCentral our registration service provider.
Join FVRA as a Coxswain
A coxswain [ kok-suhn ] is a key part of team sweep boats. They steer, act as the in-boat coach – running practice drills and workouts, and listen to the coach to communicate changes.
Sculling - Small Boats
Beginner
Learn to Scull
This clinic provides an introduction to sculling technique. All participants will be rowing in a recreational single also known as a “tub” to provide a stable base to learn basic movements. Pre-row homework will be sent the week before the session to allow all participants to have a general technique overview before getting out on the water. The clinic will be run by 2 FVRA coaches as well as several support volunteers who will help to guide you while out on the water.
Prerequisites:
- A current USRowing Waiver & Membership (Learn to Row or Basic) which includes an additional fee of $10-$25.
- The ability to swim
- Emergency contact sheet on file
Cost: $120
Max Participants: 4 (Min participants 3)
Date & Time: Saturday, May 23rd – 7:30 – 11:30 AM (4 Hour Program)
*Registration is completed on RegattaCentral our registration service provider.
Experienced
Advanced Sculling Clinic
This clinic will provide a more advanced technique exploration for experienced rowers. The clinic will be run by 2 FVRA coaches and will include small group instruction, video review and one-on-one coaching opportunities. Personal boats are welcome as part of this clinic however a small number of club boats are also available to be assigned to participants on a first come first served basis based on previous experience.
Prerequisites:
- A current USRowing Waiver & Membership (Learn to Row or Basic) which includes an additional fee of $10-$25.
- The ability to swim
- Emergency contact sheet on file
Cost: $120
Max Participants: 6
(Min participants 3)
Date & Time: Saturday, May 9th – 7:30 – 11:30 AM (4 Hour Program)
*Registration is completed on RegattaCentral our registration service provider.
All Levels
Private Sculling Lessons
Work with a coach in a small boat for a session catered directly to your experience and technique focus. Learn to scull, build boat speed or fine tune your stroke during a 2 hour row scheduled directly with one of our FVRA coaches.
- Scheduled per athlete with coaches as available
- Only available from mid/end May to mid/end Oct (on weekends in Fall Sept/Oct) due to water temperatures and light availability.
Prerequisites:
- A current USRowing Waiver & Membership (Learn to Row or Basic) which includes an additional fee of $10-$25.
- The ability to swim
- Emergency contact sheet on file
Lesson Gift Certificates Available
Give the gift of sculling for an upcoming holiday or birthday! We have Sculling Lesson certificates available provided as a pdf. that can be purchased at any time.
Registration Opens May 1