Head Coach: Robert Guynn, rlguynn@gmail.com

Assistant Coach: Andres Burch

Schedule: Tu/Th 6:30 to 8:00 PM; Sat 8:00 to 9:30 AM

Program Dates: 21Jun - 30Aug, 2025
Fee: $480

Skill Level: Novice

Racing: n/a

The Sculling I program is a continuation of the Novice program, and is for adults who have no additional rowing experience. Its goal is to continue rowers on their journey and to teach rowing skills and technique, and to experience the excitement and fun of the sport.

Participants will learn:

Basic terminology/vocabulary

Basic rowing stroke on erg

Basic rowing stroke on the water

Ability to both bow (drive) and stroke

Basic maneuvering

Basic safety responsibilities

Basic equipment carriage / usage (launching, recovering, carrying boats and oars)

Basic equipment knowledge (spread, height, pitch, stretcher positioning, basic rigging and tools)

Practice efficiency/productivity (punctuality, stretching, 90-seconds on/off dock, pre-brief/post-brief)

Preparedness for Sculling II program

Answers to frequently asked questions about our novice programs are available on our Learn to Row FAQ page.