Boston University is glad to promote the sport of rowing toward the community. Programs are offered principally in the summer and partially during the fall, winter, and spring. Courses are available for all abilities and a wide range of ages. The quality of the equipment and the instructors is second to none and the program has become one of the most successful summer programs on the Charles.
All on the water classes are held at the DeWolfe Boathouse, 619 Memorial Drive, Cambridge. These classes always go! If unrowable water conditions prevail, then there will be land drills and workouts substituted.
For those new to this sport, you will need to bring training shoes, shirt, shorts or tights (close fitting so as not to become entangled in the seat assembly) sweats and a light waterproof. There are locker rooms and showers available with day lockers (please bring your own lock for your security). The sport requires that boats be at full complement before they are put on the water, so timeliness and commitment are of the essence of this endeavor. Performance and skills required to steer and take control of a crew and boat as a coxswain is a requirement of all classes. Safety instruction and review are also part of every course. Please direct course content and related questions to rspratt@bu.edu.
Below are the courses that we offer for 2008:
Spring 2008
May Masters Rowing and Sculling
Get a jump start on summer! Participants will engage in rigorous workouts and technical drills. All aspects of the rowing discipline are emphasized, including sculling. A requirement to participate as a coxswain, on a rotational basis, might be necessary as part of this course. Prerequisite: completion of Continuing, Intermediate, or Advanced Rowing or Sculling courses at Boston University, or equivalent. On the water Apr. 28 – Jun. 6, meets MWF 6-8 AM. For more information and to sign up for Spring Masters Rowing click HERE.
Summer 2008
Register now by clicking Here.
All classes run Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday schedules. The morning sessions go from 6:30-8:00am and the afternoon session runs 6:15-7:45pm. "Youth" classes run 3:30-5:30pm.
Term 1 June 9th - July 17th
Term 2 July 21st - Aug. 28th
Youth Rowing and Sculling will go June 23rd - July 17th
BU offers a wide array of Summer Rowing courses for all ages and abilities. For more specific information and to sign up for Summer Rowing Classes click HERE or call the BU Fitness and Recreation center at 617-353-2748.
BEGINNING ROWING: Fundamentals of rowing are taught on land and in a stable training barge and then in eight oared rowing shells. The fundamental skills necessary to steer and take control of a crew and boat as a coxswain is a requirement of this class. Basic safety instruction and procedures are emphasized. Prerequisite: A Boston University Boating Swim Test is required for all on the water classes. A current (five-year validity) Boston University Boating Swim Test card is the only certification accepted.
LEVEL 2 ROWING: Prerequisite: Beginning Rowing or equivalent experience, and BU Boating Swim Test. Classes are offered at this level with an instructional and recreational focus to improve and hone skills mostly in eight oared shells (Coxing is a requirement.). A review of safety and operating procedures will be a part of this course.
MASTERS ROWING: Prerequisite: Beginning and Level 2 (formerly Continuing) Rowing classes or equivalent, and BU Boating Swim Test. These classes involve more rigorous workouts at a higher technical level for those with some rowing experience in both eight and four oared shells (Coxing is a requirement.). A review of safety and operating procedures will be a part of this course.
COMPETITIVE MASTERS ROWING: Prerequisite: Experience at the Masters Rowing level classes or beyond, and BU Boating Swim Test. It is necessary to make a commitment to more rigorous technical and workout challenges in these classes for two OR four days a week, with a view to possible competition with other programs on the river on a scrimmage basis. Eight-oared and four-oared shells will be employed (Coxing is a requirement.). A review of safety and operating procedures will be a part of this course.
BEGINNING SCULLING: Fundamentals of sculling for total beginners is taught in coxed quads and recreational singles. The fundamental skills necessary to steer and take control of a crew and boat as a coxswain is a requirement of this class. Basic safety instruction and procedures are emphasized. Prerequisite: A BU Boating Swim Test is required for all on the water classes. A current (five-year validity) BU Boating Swim Test card is the only certification accepted.
LEVEL 2 SCULLING: Prerequisite: Beginning Sculling or equivalent, and BU Boating Swim Test. Classes are offered at this level with an instructional and recreational focus in coxed quads and recreational singles to improve and hone (Coxing is a requirement.). A review of safety and operating procedures will be a part of this course.
MASTERS SCULLING: Prerequisite: Beginning and Level 2 (formerly Introductory) Sculling classes or the equivalent, and BU Boating Swim Test. These classes involve more rigorous workouts at a higher technical level for those with some sculling experience. The double scull boat will be introduced, although coxing may be a requirement in the quadruple sculling boat. A review of safety and operating procedures will be a part of this course.
COMPETITIVE SCULLING: Prerequisite: Experience at the Masters Sculling level classes or beyond, and BU Boating Swim Test. It is necessary to make a commitment to more rigorous technical and workout challenges in these classes for two OR four days a week, with a view to possible competition with other programs on the river on a scrimmage basis. Mastering the double scull and coxed quad will be emphasized. A review of safety and operating procedures will be a part of this course.
YOUTH SCULLING AND ROWING: For beginning and experienced rowers and scullers, boys and girls combined. Classes will be directed as in the sculling levels described above depending on experience (The fundamental skills required to steer and take control of a crew and boat as a coxswain may also be a requirement of this class.) Basic safety instruction and procedures are emphasized.
MW Section: Ages 11-14
TR Section: Ages 15-18
Prerequisite: A BU Boating Swim Test is required for all on the water classes. A current (five-year validity) BU Boating Swim Test card is the only certification accepted.
