Applicants must be between 13 and 16 years old.
Space is limited due to the hands on nature if the instruction.
A special introduction will be given to seamanship and water safety as applied to rowing activities as well as to the sport of recreational and competitive rowing. Candidates will be given dry-land and classroom instruction in rowing fundamentals and then be placed on the water with qualified instructors for indoctrination into the physical aspects of open water rowing. At the conclusion of the four day program candidates will have an opportunity to row together, unassisted by, but closely monitored by, instructors in order to test their skills in a natural setting thus enabling them to develop an appreciation and understanding of the physical requirements and commitment necessary to achieve a level of competence should they desire to continue their rowing activities in the future. An intermediate instructional session will be given for candidates who have previously completed the introductory course. These candidates will be permitted to attend both sessions and will assist instructors in the introductory session.