Sagamore offers opportunities to all adults regardless of your level of athleticism or fitness/competitive goals. While some adults join us as experienced rowers, many have never rowed before stepping into a boat at Sagamore. People take up the sport up for a wide variety of motivations: as a fun new hobby, new fitness pursuit, the chance to meet new people and friends, with the desire to compete at rowing races, or regattas.
We offer many opportunities to learn everything you need to know; to teach you how to row successfully and safely, and enjoy the wonderful sport of rowing. See our Learn to Row page for options during the late Spring and Summer months. For members who already know how to row or who have just completed a Learn to Row class or lessons, check out our options for group rowing on the Water Season page. We have added new options for experienced rowers as well as those newer to the sport who wish to build upon the skills learned over the summer in Learn to Row and corporate programming. During the colder non-boating season months, we continue to train inside on rowing machines, see our Indoor Season page.
If you’ve been rowing for years or have never picked up an oar before, you’ve come to the right place. We offer a wide variety of rowing programs, with a range of times that fit into almost any schedule.
Rowers with no experience are welcome to join coached programs. Experienced rowers are welcome to visit as a guest and to consider membership!
Program options include
- Adult Learn to Row Weekend Intensive sessions meets over the course of a single weekend on Saturday and Sunday mornings from spring through fall. These may be done as a stand alone session or as a series. Month long Evening Series in Big Boats sessions run throughout the summer and offer an ideal complement to a Weekend Intensive for individuals looking for a team boat experience. Minimum class sizes apply. Perfect for novices and rowers returning to the sport after an absence. Suited for busy schedules and accessibly priced!
- New member rowing opportunities for members working towards Captain’s Test proficiency extends to Open Time sculling and session rowing with experienced members.
- Independent Sculling allows members who have passed the Captain’s Test to row on their own schedule with key access.
- Weekend Sweeps is a program for adult members and guests with prior sweep rowing experience who are looking to get back into a big boat. Prospective members with experience are encouraged to check out this option and come as a guest.
- Faster Masters (TM) Winter training program for members and friends using indoor rowers via zoom. Winter 2023-2024 runs November 15 through April. Fee $50.
If you have any questions or would like to arrange a visit to meet the coaches, rowers, and/or see the boathouse please contact us at membership@sagamorerowing.org