MRC welcomes adults who would like to experience the beauty and camaraderie that can be found rowing in the heart of the Twin Cities. Our adult learn to row (LTR) class offers 6 hours of instruction on land and on the water including basics of the rowing stroke and how to handle the rowing equipment.
Upon completion of Learn To Row, participants may become MRC members and continue rowing with our Adult Novice Team.
MRC strives to offer programs that meet or exceed public health and social distancing guidelines and we strongly recommend participants be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Please note MRC reserves the right to update club COVID policies and procedures at any time in response to changing conditions. Please view the MRC Safety page for MRC COVID-19 Procedures.
Class Outline
Friday: This class will be entirely on land and begins with an orientation and tour of our award-winning boathouse, followed by stroke work on the erg (rowing machine), and an introduction to equipment and equipment handling. Come prepared for light to moderate exercise.
Saturday and Sunday: Get ready to row! You'll warm up and review stroke basics on land before getting out on the water. The class will utilize our safe and stable 10-person training barge and if conditions permit, you may have the opportunity to row an 8+ (8-oared rowing shell with coxswain) with MRC volunteers. Please dress according to weather for light to moderate exercise, e.g. layers, hat, sunscreen, etc.
Please be prepared to attend all three classes in your session, which will be held rain or shine. There are NO make-ups.
2025 Learn To Row Registration
Registration for our Learn to Row program is first-come, first-served and will open at 9:00am on Friday, April 11, 2025.
LTR session rates for 2025 are $300. Financial Assistance is available to future and current MRC members.
2025 Learn To Row Schedule
ALL SESSIONS FULL FOR 2025 - Minnesota Boat Club (St. Paul) may still be accepting LTR registrations (https://www.minnesotaboatclub.org/event-details/2025-mbc-learn-to-row)
Learn To Row Session I - FULL
6:00 - 8:00pm Friday, May 30, 2025
11:30am - 1:30pm Saturday, May 31, 2025
11:30am - 1:30pm Sunday, June 1, 2025
Learn To Row Session II - FULL
6:00 - 8:00pm Friday, May 30, 2025
2pm - 4pm Saturday, May 31, 2025
2pm - 4pm Sunday, June 1, 2025
Learn To Row Session III - FULL
6:00 - 8:00pm Friday, June 6, 2025
11:30am - 1:30pm Saturday, June 7, 2025
11:30am - 1:30pm Sunday, June 8, 2025
Learn To Row Session IV - FULL
6:00 - 8:00pm Friday, June 6, 2025
2pm - 4pm Saturday, June 7, 2025
2pm - 4pm Sunday, June 8, 2025
Learn To Row Session V - FULL
6:00 - 8:00pm Friday, June 13, 2025
11:30am - 1:30pm Saturday, June 14, 2025
11:30am - 1:30pm Sunday, June 15, 2025
Learn To Row Session VI - FULL
6:00 - 8:00pm Friday, June 13, 2025
2pm - 4pm Saturday, June 14, 2025
2pm - 4pm Sunday, June 15, 2025
Learn To Row Session VII - FULL
6:00 - 8:00pm Friday, June 27, 2025
11:30am - 1:30pm Saturday, June 28, 2025
11:30am - 1:30pm Sunday, June 29, 2025
Learn To Row Session VIII - FULL
6:00 - 8:00pm Friday, June 27, 2025
2pm - 4pm Saturday, June 28, 2025
2pm - 4pm Sunday, June 29, 2025
More questions? Check out our Adult Learn To Row - Q & A