Sign Up for Class

1. Choose a class below, then click on the appropriateSign Up button to link to the registration page. Member and Non-Member, or other pricing options may apply. If you don’t see the button below, registration is not yet available.
2. While registering you will have the option of paying online with your credit card or sending a check to our mailing address.
3. For registration questions, cancellations or changes, submit an email to help.

Pass the Float Test

1. New rowers must pass a Float Test prior to rowing, and returning rowers must re-test every five years (not necessary for Winter Conditioning classes).
2. SRA does not conduct tests, so follow instructions on the Float Test Form to identify a location, complete the test, and obtain lifeguard signature.
3. Bring your signed form to the first day of class, or send to our mailing address.

Adult Learn to Row Classes

Sammamish Rowing generally runs adult Learn to Row classes from April-September, when we can take advantage of the longer days and the daylight they bring!  See our schedule below for limited fall beginning adult classes.  Our regular beginning rowing season will re-commence in April 2011.  Questions can be directed to director.

“Learn to Row” is a series of two sessions, each with 8 classes over one month.  Participants successfully completing Learn to Row I (schedule), will be encouraged to continue with the beginning program series by signing up for a Learn to Row II (schedule ) class the following month.  After these two beginning classes, rowers will be able to choose a team rowing or sculling track.   See additional information for new rowers (below).

Learn to Row I

This class is designed for anyone who wants to learn how to row!  You will learn fundamentals of rowing, including the rowing stroke, water safety, equipment orientation, and basic land training.  Class participants will learn the basic sculling stroke in boats of one, two or four people.  All participants must complete a float test by the first day of the class.  Come down and experience the graceful and powerful sport of rowing!

Learn to Row II

Learn to Row II is appropriate for adults who have taken at least one session of “Learn to Row” classes or equivalent.  You will continue to learn the fundamentals of rowing, and will focus mainly on sculling in 4 or 2 person boats.  Rowers will also get exposure to both single-person sculls and some sweep rowing as part of the class program.  Most practices will take place on-the-water, and there will be some erg and land instruction as well.

Information for New Rowers

Float Test: The SRA float test must be completed before the first day of class. To complete, please bring the float test form found at the back of the Adult Registration Packet to any local pool with a lifeguard (i.e. YMCA, municipal pool, health club.) The lifeguard will have you jump in the pool and tread water for 10 min. Please wear shorts and a tee-shirt that you do not mind getting wet, as the lifeguard will require that you complete the test with clothes on (to simulate a boat accident.)

Sculling v Sweep Rowing: Sculling involves the use of two shorter oars, generally taking place in smaller boats (1 or 2 people.) Sweep rowing involves each rower using one longer oar, and generally takes place in larger boats (4-8 people.) Sculling classes are smaller in number, capping at 6 people. Sweep classes may have anywhere from 8-30 members per class.

What to Wear: Please come to the first day of class wearing tennis shoes, comfortable long pants (unless very warm outside), and several top layers including a tee-shirt, long-sleeved shirt and warm outer layer. Please note that our boathouse does not have heat, so dressing in warm layers will ensure a comfortable experience!