Masters Rowing

It’s time to get back on the water!  The Masters Fitness/Performance program is for rowers interested in participating in regattas or generally want to challenge themselves.  The program will be focused on honing/improving technical skills and overall fitness.  The program will offer on-water instruction and off-water self-development opportunities.  While race participation is not required, a solid foundation in rowing technique and fitness is necessary.

The program will offer both sweep and sculling.  When signing up please indicate your preference of sweep or scull and your interest in participating in regatta’s.  Participate interest will determine what boat(s) we can field in a regatta.  

This class is open for all Masters with at least one year of experience and one Novice class completed or at the Coach’s discretion.

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Price: $475

Dates: March 31 – June 11

Day and time:  

Tues: 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Sat: 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Head Coach: Ronnie Cantrell

Coaches: Reece Anderson, Rebecca Hasson, Charlotte Kaczka, or Ian Jenkins

Duration: 10 weeks, 22 coached sessions

Participants:  Min 12, Max 16

First planned race: Virginia Boat Club Sprints Regatta, June 20, 2026

Requirements: Current RRC and US Rowing Membership.  Refunds will be issued only in the case of program cancelation or due to documented medical reasons, per RRC policy.

The Masters Daytime program is for those individuals, both novice and lifelong rowers, who are looking to improve their rowing technique and skills.  The program will focus on continuing to improve the basics of rowing – form, technique, and fitness.  In addition to the on-water instruction, the program will include off-water drills rowers can perform to improve overall fitness and enhance rowing skills.  The program will offer both sweep and sculling.

This class is open for all Masters with at least one year of experience and one Novice class completed or at the Coach’s discretion. 

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Price: $250

Dates: April 6 – April 30

Day and time:  

M: 10:00am - 12:00pm

Th: 10:00am - 12:00pm

Head Coach: Ronnie Cantrell

Coaches: Reece Anderson, Rebecca Hasson, Charlotte Kaczka, or Ian Jenkins

Duration: 4 weeks, 8 coached sessions

Participants:  Min 8, Max 16

Requirements: Current RRC and US Rowing Membership.  Refunds will be issued only in the case of program cancelation or due to documented medical reasons, per RRC policy.

Take your rowing to the next level with our dedicated Masters Coached Program, focused on advancing rowing techniques and overall fitness in both sculling and sweep boats. Whether you're looking to refine your blade work, build boat speed, or simply enjoy well-structured practices with like-minded rowers, this program is for you. 

Important: Current RRC membership and US Rowing required. Refunds will be issued only in the case of program cancellation or due to documented medical reasons, as stated in RRC policy. 

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Continue your rowing journey in a short but dedicated fall coached program. Led by Rebecca Hasson, supported by Reece Anderson and Charlotte Kaczka, this program will focus on improving technical skills and integration of new rowers into masters group. 

This program is open to all masters rowers and recent novice graduates with:
✔️ At least one year of rowing experience
✔️ Completion of at least one novice 

OR

✔️with coach’s approval

Boat preferences will be accommodated whenever possible.

Price: TBD

Dates: TBD

Week days and time: TBD

Head Coach: Rebecca Hasson

Duration:    4 weeks 

Participants:  min 8, max 12

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Important: Current RRC membership for 2026 and US Rowing required. Membership fees are waived for 2026 LTR and novice class attendees. Refunds will be issued only in the case of program cancellation or due to documented medical reasons, as stated in RRC policy. 

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Race clinic will run complementary to the fall program once a week. Participation in this group requires commitment to a head race. Clinic will focus on all the technical and fitness requirements of racing. More advanced technical and physical levels are required, contact programs or the coach if you are uncertain. Boat preferences will be accommodated depending on the interest. 

Planned race: 

Head of the Occoquan 

This clinic is open to all masters rowers with:
✔️ At least one year of rowing experience
✔️ Or with coach’s approval

IMPORTANT:

If you are signing up for both fall programs, discount of $25 can be claimed, contact programs for the code before payment.

Price: TBD

Dates: TBD

Week days and time: TBD

Head Coach: Rebecca Hasoon

Duration:   4 weeks 

Participants:  min 8, max 12

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Important: Current RRC membership for 2026 and US Rowing required. Refunds will be issued only in the case of program cancellation or due to documented medical reasons, as stated in RRC policy. 

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Winter Erg is back!  Erging is a full body workout and one of the best ways to condition or maintain for the upcoming rowing season!  In addition, coached Erging gives you the opportunity to practice foundational techniques and will enhance your on-the-water rowing experience.  All classes will meet at the Boathouse.

Class Focus: Proper Erg/rowing technique/form and conditioning.

Unlimited Class Pass for $325.00.  

Classes welcome all levels of fitness!

Time: M/Tu/Th 6:00PM - 8:00PM

Duration: Jan 5, 2026 – Feb 26, 2026

Equipment fee of $60 payable to Virginia Rowing Association (Use of VRA Erg’s), and signed US Rowing waiver are required for participation.

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Important: Only for medical reasons or in the case of program cancellation. The program will be canceled if the minimum participation requirements of 8 participants is not met.