Ages: 11 – 18 years old as of August 31, 2026

Prerequisites: Competent Swimmer

This class will introduce the basic rowing fundamentals of sculling using a variety of tools including rowing tanks, Concept 2 ergometers, single shells and team boats. Students will learn and practice the technique of the rowing stroke, dock and boat safety, steering, and teamwork. At the end of the first week, we will row on the water in our fun and stable single rowing shells.The second week rowers will work together in a team boat. No previous experience required.

Ages: 14+ years old as of August 31, 2026

Prerequisites: Competent Swimmer/No rowing experience

This 1-week program class will introduce participants to rowing in general and sweep rowing specifically. Sweep rowers use one oar instead of two, and this class will introduce and explore the skills unique to this style of rowing. Rowers will take turns rowing and coxing – steering the boat. This class is geared to HS students who want a crash-course in sweep rowing before signing up for the development program should they wish to row competively.

Ages: 11 – 18 years old as of August 31, 2026

Prerequisites: Learn to Row or a Fall/Spring Middle School Rowing Session. Competent Swimmer.

This class is open to all rowers with previous experience in rowing. In Coastal Adventures we will travel to all areas of Duxbury Bay and have a picnic on  the beach or the mud flats!  Our summer sculling programs are now 2 hours long to accommodate all of our adventures.  We will utilize our fleet of 4 coastal doubles to explore the Bay.

Ages: 11 – 18 years old as of August 31, 2026

Prerequisites: Learn to Row or a Fall/Spring Middle School Rowing Session. Competent Swimmer.

This class is open to all rowers with previous experience in rowing. Improve your individual stroke while working with others in a team boat!  Everyone takes turns rowing and steering the larger, stable quadruple sculling boats. Students may be grouped by ability and progress to a racing quad when ready.

Ages: 14 – 18 years old as of August 31, 2026

Prerequisites: Learn to Row or a Fall/Spring Middle School Rowing Session. Competent Swimmer.

This 2-week class will introduce experienced scullers to sweep rowing. This type of rowing uses one oar instead of two and is the main focus of high school rowing in the spring and fall. The class will introduce and explore the skills unique to this style of rowing. Rowers will take turns rowing and coxing, or steering the boat.

Ages: 14 – 20 years old as of August 31, 2026

Prerequisites: Competent Swimmer, 1 or more seasons of High School Rowing

New Class Alert!  We are now offering a strength training course for experienced high school and college rowers. This is a great add-on to our Cometitive Team, or a stand-alone course. NO MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED! 

Ages: 14+ years old as of August 31, 2026

Prerequisites: Learn to Row program or one or more seasons of High School Rowing

High School Rowers, are you ready to grow your skills and optimize your rowing? This coed 2.5 hours/day, week-long program will consist of a dynamic warm-up, rowing, technique work and racing. We will come inside for video review and functional training and stretching instruction. Jump start your fall High School season!

Ages: 14+ years old as of August 31, 2026

Prerequisites: Learn to Row program or one or more seasons of High School Rowing

High School Coxswains, are you ready to grow your skills and optimize your coxing? This coed 2.5 hours/day, week-long program will consist of a dynamic warm-up, rowing, technique work and racing. We will come inside for video review and functional training and stretching instruction. Jump start your fall High School season!

Ages: 14 – 20 years old as of August 31, 2026

Prerequisites: Competent Swimmer, 1 or more seasons of High School Rowing

We are expanding last year's summer program for experienced high school and collegiate rowers and coxswains from all over the South Shore. Over seven weeks, you'll get to spend your summer with plenty of training and friendly competition! The program consists of five morning on-water practices at DBMS, and additional, optional afternoon sessions on Mondays. The program fee covers your Summer Team uniform, race entry fees, transportation to regattas, and coaching fees. NO MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED! We've got exciting regattas lined up: Sweeps and Sculls in Narragansett RI (TBD) and Cromwell Cup on Charles River in Boston (TBD). Canadian Henley may also be an add-on option for interested athletes. Boat options? We've got you covered, from doubles, quads, fours, eights, and more. It’s a great chance to train with fellow South Shore athletes. 

Ages: 14 – 20 years old as of August 31, 2026

Prerequisites: Competent Swimmer, 1 or more seasons of High School Rowing

We are expanding last year's summer program for experienced high school and collegiate rowers and coxswains from all over the South Shore. Over seven weeks, you'll get to spend your summer with plenty of training and friendly competition! The program consists of five morning on-water practices at DBMS, and additional, optional afternoon sessions on Mondays. The program fee covers your Summer Team uniform, race entry fees, transportation to regattas, and coaching fees. NO MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED! We've got exciting regattas lined up: Sweeps and Sculls in Narragansett RI (TBD) and Cromwell Cup on Charles River in Boston (TBD). Canadian Henley may also be an add-on option for interested athletes. Boat options? We've got you covered, from doubles, quads, fours, eights, and more. It’s a great chance to train with fellow South Shore athletes. 

Ages: 14 – 22 years old as of August 31, 2026

Prerequisites: Competitive U19 / U23 Summer Rowing Program

The 2026 Royal Canadian Henley Regatta runs from August 2nd – 9th.  This regatta is a great culmination to the summer series for a U19 or U23 athlete; rower or coxswain.  The cost of this activity is a registration fee to secure your seat.  The full cost of the regatta is $2,100.  You may pay the remaining $1,900 balance in installments.