Beginning Rowing Class

The Beginning Rowing class is a co-ed, hands on six week course that meets two times a week. It is started out being taught in 4-person rowing shells, three rowers and one coxswain. Basic skills and technique are learned on the dock and within the Santa Cruz harbor.

Having mastered the basics, students venture out into the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary under the guidance of the UCSC rowing instructors. It is not uncommon for students in the UCSC rowing classes to see sea otters, harbor seals, sea lions, dolphins, porpoises and much more.

Near the end of the class the students begin testing out their skills in 2-person(doubles) and 1-person(single) boats.

After completing this course successfully the students will be certified as Level 1 Rowers and allowed to join the Rowing Club.

Enroll online, or show up at the first class meeting at the entrance to the East Field House on Campus (not at the harbor). Pre-enrolled students must be at the first class meeting in order to retain their spot. Students have priority over the public during Fall, Winter and Spring, however non-students who hold a current OPERS wellness card may enroll in classes that are not full at the first meeting on campus. Winter quarter is the best bet for non-students during the academic year as enrollments are usually lower.

Prerequisite: No prior rowing experience needed. Intermediate-level swimming ability.

Instructors: Rusty Kingon, Gabe Kilburn.

Class Fee: $50