They should be short or tucked into your shorts. These will allow your feet to fit into the foot stretchers that hold your feet while you're rowing. Many cross-training style shoes and running shoes have large heels that will not fit into the foot stretchers. If you don't have deck or boating shoes, athletic shoes will do if the heel's not too thick. Socks are on excellent option to avoid blistering.
Hydration is crucial, so please bring a bottle of water.
Sunglasses and sun block. You'll also get to meet your instructors, get an overview of the program, watch some video footage of rowing, and learn a little about the club and its membership. Finally, you'll get to see a rowing shell close up and will get a demonstration of sculling by one of our coaches right off our dock on the Maumee River. We'll show you videos of rowing technique, and we'll cover important safety and navigation issues. Rest assured that we'll get you on the water your very first week, but we'll do it safely and gradually.