Adult Learn to Row

2026 Learn to row registration is open. see below for details.

Learn To Row InfoRmation

Learn to Row classes are for people who are new to the sport of rowing or those who feel they need a refresher. To become a member of the club you must complete our Learn to Row program.

Summer 2026 - Learn to Row

We will only offer one Learn to Row session this summer season and it will be capped at 32 athletes. Practices will be held on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Friday from at 5:15 - 7:00 AM.
August 3 - 14
Cost: $250

Learn to Row Registration Is Now Live!

Staff:

Marissa Castello (mkerowing@gmail.com) is the primary Coach of the Adult Program. Ian Wright, Sydney Large, and other staff members assist in running the program.

NOTE ON Sculling

Group classes for sculling will not be held at this time. Interested in sculling? In order to learn to scull, you must set up individual sessions/lessons with one of the coaches on the Milwaukee Rowing Club staff. You must be cleared by this staff member in order to begin to take club equipment out on your own.

Sculling CERTIFICATION

If you are a collegiate athlete, new to the area or looking to grow your rowing experience in small boats/sculling please contact Marissa Castello to receive approval to scull with the Milwaukee Rowing Club.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

• Swim at least 200 meters (self-certify on waiver)

• Tread water for at least 10 minutes (self-certify on waiver)

• Lift a minimum of 40 pounds over head (self-certify on waiver)

• Sign the MRC waiver

• View U.S. Rowing Safety Video

• Take an online safety quiz based on MRC rules

QUESTIONS?

If you want more information, please contact:

Marissa Castello at (mkerowing@gmail.com) - for any questions regarding adult rowing at the Milwaukee Rowing Club.