Learn To Row Class

The Asheville Rowing Club Learn to Row class meets 8 sessions to instruct the new masters age rower on the fundamentals of rowing. Content includes boat handling skills, rowing terminology and safety on and off the water. After completing the course, we invite you to become a member of the club and continue growing your rowing skills.

Novice Program

This program is for rowers who have completed a Learn To Row course or who have minimal rowing experience. The goal is to improve rowing skills, teach safety, and help rowers become independent. Novice rowers can only take out ARC equipment on their own after the novice coach has given permission.

Masters Rowing

Master's rowers are welcome and encouraged to participate in either the recreational or the competitive programs:

Recreational

This program is for rowers who want to row recreationally as well as for those who want to compete but cannot commit to the required practice schedule of the competitive program. Rowers at all experience levels are welcome.

Competitive Master's Program

Experienced rowers are welcome to join our competitive masters program. The program began in 2003, entering a handful of rowers in two regattas. 2008 was our most successful season yet, with over 20 men and women entering eight regattas over the year and winning several medals, including a bronze for our mixed quad at Masters Nationals in August. Some of the rowers in this program began as novices in our learn to row class. Individuals wanting to be part of this program must be willing to put in the required practice time.

Collegiate Program

The Warren Wilson College women's crew rows out of our boathouse, uses our facilities, and is coached by members.
Collegiate rowers from other schools who wish to row with the club during the summer months may do so after paying a small fee to the club.

The Asheville Rowing Club Learn to Row Class teaches the fundamentals of rowing. The class includes rowing safety, boat-handling skills, rowing terminology and beginning on-the-water skills for the new rower. We are planning two sessions, one this Spring and one this Summer, with the first class beginning in March.

After completing the course we invite you to become a member of the club and continue your rowing experience.

Eligibility

Rowing is a strenuous sport. Participants must be able to swim and should be in good physical condition. The participant must also sign a liability waiver form. You will be given instructions on how to complete the waiver once enrolled. If the participant is under 18 years of age, the waiver form must be signed by a parent or legal guardian.

DATES FOR LEARN TO ROW COURSE

The club has wrapped up its Learn to Row classes for 2011. No dates have been set for 2012, but it is likely that the first class next year will begin at the end of March or first part of April. The second course would probably start mid May. The focus of the instruction is on sculling.

Registration

While we cannot accept registrations at this time, if you click the link below, we will put your name on a list and try to let you know the dates of the classes and when registrations will be accepted.
Register for a Learn to Row Class

Fees

The course fee is $125 which includes 8 classes and a three-month club membership. To secure your space in this class, a $50.00 non-refundable deposit will be required in advance.

A little bit about the Asheville Rowing Club from "Fitness Adventure WNC", Row, Row, Row your Boat

If you require additional information, please contact The Asheville Rowing Club.

In order to become a member of ARC, individuals must either be experienced rowers or have successfully completed an ARC Learn to Row class. LTR classes are offered in the spring and summer. LTR class schedules are posted on the website approximately 3 weeks prior to start of the class.

Adults - $225 annually

Learn To Row Course - $125 per course
After the Learn to Row course, individuals may become regular members of the club by paying an additional $100.

Collegiate - $225 annually or $125 paid September 1 and February 1

 

2012 Regatta Schedule / Past Regattas

Dogwood Regatta - April 29 - Oak Ridge, TN

USRA SE Regional Championships - June TBD - Aiken, SC

USRA Masters Nationals - August 9-12 - Lake Quinsigamond, Worcester, Mass.

Head of the Hooch - November 3 & 4 - Chattanooga, TN

The Asheville Rowing Club is a non-profit 501(c)(3) tax-exempt athletic and social organization dedicated to promoting health, fitness, and fun through the sport of rowing.

2010 Board of Directors
President - Tadeusz Poplawski
1st Vice- President - Judy Major
2nd Vice-President - Aldina Nash-Hampe
Treasurer - Bob Soderstrom
Secretary - Martha Johnson

The club was founded in the summer of 2001 by a small group of former rowers and outdoor enthusiasts. Dion Sweat led the effort to form the club and served as its first president. The club started with only one 4-man rowing shell and no dock or shelter. Our membership has grown to over 50 members, with active master's, collegiate programs rowing year-round.

A major step in our development was the construction of our boathouse in 2005 on Lake Julian in southern Buncombe county. Construction was made possible by a broad range of support from individuals, organizations and businesses in the community.

Today, the club is rapidly growing and serves a diverse membership of people. The club is an organizational member of USRowing, the national governing body of rowing in the United States.