New this season are two levels of membership, the opportunity to rent shells on a daily basis. This entry level course is designed to address the interests of those who wish a thorough introduction to this highly technical activity. The course stresses basic competency and safety in the use of single rowing shells. Instruction includes dockside orientation, supervised on-water practice, and videotape analysis. Once the student has completed the first full on-water practice, he or she may use the shells for additional practice during the normal hours of operation for a period of up to two weeks after the last session.
Classes are limited to four students with one coach and meet for three two hour sessions.
Racking Fee - Store your shell at the Lasell Boathouse. Before the first rental session, rowers must be certified by one of the coaches. This certification includes a safety orientation and a rowing session with the coach to introduce the rower to the river. Private Instruction is available. Rowing Staff Richard Gonci , Director of Rowing - Richard has coached over 700 adult novices and many competitive rowers in the region.