Milwaukee Rowing Club Adult Info

Our adult rowing members consist of both scullers and sweep rowers. There are two types of rowing: sculling and sweep rowing. In sculling, each athlete holds two oars (one in each hand), and can scull in a single shell (boat) or with a partner in a double shell or with 3 others in a quad. In sweep rowing, each rower holds only one oar and rows as part of a crew (which generally includes a coxswain and 4 or 8 rowers). As an adult novice rower at The Milwaukee Rowing Club, you can learn how to sweep (you must set up an individual or group lesson to learn to scull). See our Learn to Row page for more info.

Learn to Row

We have learn to row opportunities for adults interested in learning the sport and becoming a member of our club. Once you have completed a learn to row session, you may join our adult rowing program. If you wish to row on your own, you must be cleared to begin taking equipment out on your own or with other members of the club. Our primary goal is to integrate Learn to Row participants into our current member group to allow members to enjoy on the water sessions together. If you are interested in learning the sport see our Learn to Row page

Experienced Members

Current members and prospective members of the club with prior rowing experience are not required to take a learn to row session. These individuals may choose to join our adult rowing program, take equipment on their own, or set up sculling sessions with other members of the club provided they have gotten clearance to do so. Sculling members must prove their competence on the water and must be well aware of all club rules and policies. 

College Rowers - Summer Membership

Are you a collegiate rower looking to train in Milwaukee for the summer? We have Collegiate Summer Memberships available from June 1st through August 31st for persons enrolled as fulltime students who are members of a club or varsity rowing team during the academic year at colleges located outside of Milwaukee area. The summer membership gives these individuals access to the facility and the equipment during the summer months. College athletes may row or cox in the summer with our competitive adult program.

Guests

If you are a member of an outside club and you are interested in rowing on the water while you are in town, you are required to row with our adult program or other members of our club. You must also sign the necessary waivers to gain access to the equipment with our members. Please contact director@mkejuniors.org if you are interested in rowing as a guest.