Keen to take up rowing for recreational purposes, to stay healthy and fit, or to train and compete for Singapore? Start with our learn-to-row programme. It's designed to introduce rowing to people of all ages and all backgrounds, and to help you grow and progress in the sport through attentive instruction and coaching.
Participants typically begin by learning the basics of the rowing stroke on an indoor rowing machine or ergometer, before progressing to on-water rowing in a boat. Don't be afraid of falling into the water - we use larger, wide-bottomed boats and other equipment which make it difficult to capsize.
Requirements
Course objective
To row comfortably in a quad boat at the end of a 5-session course.
Outline
Session 1 (theory, land-based, 3 hours)
Fee: $380
Contact sgrowingassoc@gmail.com or register your interest here.
Participants typically begin by learning the basics of the rowing stroke on an indoor rowing machine or ergometer, before progressing to on-water rowing in a boat. Don't be afraid of falling into the water - we use larger, wide-bottomed boats and other equipment which make it difficult to capsize.
Requirements
- Able to swim at least 50m fully clothed, unaided.
- Parental/guardian consent for those below 18 years of age.
Course objective
To row comfortably in a quad boat at the end of a 5-session course.
Outline
Session 1 (theory, land-based, 3 hours)
- Learning the stroke on the rowing machine
- Parts of the boat
- Boat handling
- Terminology
- Safety
- Recap of theory
- Rowing machine practice
- Balance drills on the water
- Learning the rowing stroke in the quad boat (designed for 4 rowers)
- Breaking down the components
- Building up the stroke each session
- Rowing with a full crew by the end of Session 5
Fee: $380
Contact sgrowingassoc@gmail.com or register your interest here.
|
|
|
The ActiveSG website also has a detailed introduction to rowing terminology, equipment, events and more.
