Rowing for Juniors & Adults

Winter Indoor Rowing

Five Days a Week (Monday – Friday) 3:30-5:00pm November 27-February 16
This program is designed for experienced High School rowing athletes who are looking to keep their fitness and skill levels at the optimum going into the Spring season.  Working with the Varsity coaches, athletes in this program will work to make gains technically, on the rowing machines, and in strength training.

Three Days a Week (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday) 5:00-6:30pm November 27-February 16
This program is designed for High School students who are interested in rowing on Spring Crew.  Athletes with, or without rowing experience can participate in our indoor program where High School coaches will introduce and reinforce rowing technique on the ergs and in the tanks.  The 1.5 hour sessions will focus on getting a base level of fitness and form before the spring competitive season.

Competitive U19 Summer Rowing Team

This summer, we’re rolling out a program for experienced high school rowers from all over the South Shore. Over six 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, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. The program fee covers your Summer Team uniform, race entry fees, transportation to regattas, and coaching fees. NO MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED! We’ve got three exciting regattas lined up: Festival Regatta on Merrimack River in Lowell (6/22), Cromwell Cup on Charles River in Boston (7/21), and Sweeps and Sculls in Narragansett RI (7/27). 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. If you need more details or have any questions, contact Program Director Oli Rosenbladt at oli@dbms.org.

HS Rowing Fall Preseason (Varsity & Novice)

If you are interested in rowing with the DBMS HS Rowing team this fall, please also fill out this google interest form: https://dbms.org/jrrowing/fall-2023/

Our Fall regular season practices will begin on Monday, August 28th.  Schedules for the first week of practice will be communicated to athletes and families.

High School Development Program 

AVAILABLE FOR 3 WEEKS THIS SUMMER- July 29-Aug 2, August 5-9 OR August 12-16
2.5 hours/5 days Cost: $325 for rowers, $155 for coxswains
Prerequisites: Rising 9th-12th grade with 3+ weeks of middle school or summer rowing, or 1+ HS season
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!

Learn To Row

Ages 11-17 1.5 hr/Day, for 2 weeks $450 

6/24-7/5 2:15 PM or 4 PM, 7/8-7/19 4 PM, 7/29-8/9 10 AM

Prerequisites: None
This class will introduce the basic rowing fundamentals of sculling using a variety of tools including rowing tanks, Concept 2 ergometers and single shells and team boats. Students will learn and practice the technique of the rowing stroke, dock and boat safety. 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.

Beginner Singles Rowing

Ages 11-17 1.5 hr/Day, 5 days $260 

offered most weeks from 6/24-8/16
Prerequisites: Learn to Row
This class is open to rowers who have completed LTR and are ready to row independently in a single shell. Rowers will continue to develop proficiency in rowing technique and moving the shell efficiently on the water.

Experienced Singles Rowing

Ages 11-17 1.5 hr/Day, 5 days $260

offered most weeks from 6/24-8/16
Prerequisites: Beginner singles
This class is open to all rowers with previous experience in rowing single shells and will help rowers continue to develop proficiency in rowing technique and moving the shell efficiently on the water. This class can be taken multiple times to build upon previous knowledge, comfort levels and rowing skills.

Coastal Double Rowing ***NEW CLASS!

Ages 12-17 1.5 hrs/Day, 5 days $260
Prerequisites: Learn to Row or a Fall/Spring Middle School Rowing Session

7/15-7/19 2:15 PM, 7/22-7/26 2 PM or 3:45 PM, 8/12-8/16 3 PM
Try our new class in the Coastal Double rowing shell. This is the newest addition to rowing at the Summer Olympics! These are stable, two-person boats, and they can be rowed in rough conditions. Try them out and see why athletes are excited about this new opportunity.

Experienced Quad Rowing

Ages 11-17 1.5 hrs/Day, 5 days $275
Prerequisites: Learn to Row or a Fall/Spring Middle School Rowing Session
This class is open to all rowers with previous experience in rowing and will help rowers continue to develop proficiency in rowing technique and introduce the skills required to row as a crew in a team boat. Students will take turns rowing and steering the larger, stable Quadruple sculling boats.

Learn to Sweep Rowing

Ages 13-17 1.5 hrs/Day, 5 days $275
Prerequisites: Learn to Row or a Fall/Spring Middle School Rowing Session
This 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.

High School Development Program

AVAILABLE FOR 3 WEEKS THIS SUMMER- July 29-Aug 2, August 5-9 OR August 12-16
2.5 hours/5 days Cost: $325 for rowers, $155 for coxswains
Prerequisites: Rising 9th-12th grade with 3+ weeks of middle school or summer rowing, or 1+ HS season
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: 11+ Prerequisites: None

For new rowers, or those looking to improve your technique, consider taking a one-to-one private lesson. You will have access to our new state of the art Rowing Center and indoor rowing tanks. We find this is an exceptional environment for learning from your very first stroke through accomplishing and improving your technique. Single rowing shells are used for an on the water experience.

For leveling or prerequisite questions, please contact betsy@dbms.org.

Battle of the Bay

Learn to Row

Saturdays 8:00-9:00am
Come explore, meet new people and try something new. This class is offered to those who would like to learn a new sport and ultimately explore Duxbury Bay in a team boat. In our Rowing Center, with access to our state of the art equipment, you will learn the basics of good rowing form and blade technique with the use of the ergometer and rowing tanks. Next you will move to the docks and learn about launching and applying your skills to rowing on the bay. You will not be disappointed!

RowHIIT

Tuesday, Thursday 6:00-7:00 am
NEW CLASS! Begin the day in the best way possible – high intensity interval training (HIIT) – two days a week. This 45 minute workout will energize and inspire you! The class is designed to be challenging and engaging for anyone from first-timers to experienced rowers. Participants will perform rowing/erg intervals combined with targeted strength training off the erg for key rowing muscle groups. Rowing pieces will keep you and your body guessing with a mix of shorter, high intensity distances and more medium, endurance based distances for a complete workout. Great music, beautiful facility, fun community – Join US!

Rowing Training & Technique Class (ergs and tanks)

Monday 9:00AM, Wednesday 9:00AM, Saturday 9:00AM, 

and Wednesdays 6:00PM AND 7:00PM (Tank Only)

Come join us to get your blood pumping and large muscles working to enhance your cardio endurance for your everyday activities! This class is an hour long with a workout on the rowing machine combined with a tank session in the state-of-the-art Rowing Center. Each participant focuses on technical development through a progression of drills and steady state rowing. The opportunity to be filmed and projected on the large screen (while you row) is an incredible teaching tool for our coaches and a comprehensive learning tool for our participants. These classes are ideal for athletes of all ages from novice to experienced, to explore and expand on your technical proficiency in a safe and controlled environment.

Strength Training Class

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:30AM
Build a solid foundation of strength and improve your fitness. This full body resistance training program is designed to give you a solid base of strength in a group class and will include a dynamic warm up and lots of form guidance. Gains include better health, improved bone density and sleep, mental well being, and sports performance! It’s a great addition to round out your training plan. Instructors recommend enrolling in both days for best results.

Intro to Singles Sculling

1 hr class, Fridays 8:45am and Saturdays 9:00am. 
For your personal safety it is important to be physically able to turn around and look over your shoulder to see behind you. This course is for experienced rowers that are NEW to singles. These classes are designed for adults with fundamental rowing experience who would like a slightly slower pace than the regular Singles Sculling Classes. These courses will be run with a 2:1 student to coach ratio and the goal is to become familiar with the equipment, and steering. Our singles are stable and suitable for rowers who have one or more seasons of rowing experience. The expectation is that rowers will be independent enough after three lessons to work with our 2 student to 1 teacher ratio. If a participant needs or wants individual attention, we recommend private lessons or Learn to Row classes. In addition it is not uncommon to prefer to stay in this class due to the coaching ratio and enjoyment of the pace of the class.

During registration you simply choose the day and time you want to row and you may add dates to your cart before checkout. You must register at least 24 hours before the class time. Please use the “Waitlist” button if classes are full.

Singles Sculling

1 hr class Fridays at 7:45am and Saturdays at 9:00am
This class is designed for experienced scullers who have mastered the independence of launching their shell without assistance, and have gained confidence rowing in a single shell. The rower should need minimal guidance in steering and instruction on proper rowing technique.

During registration you simply choose the day and time you want to row and you may add dates to your cart before checkout. You must register at least 24 hours before the class time. Please use the “Waitlist” button if classes are full.

Novice

For those who have taken our Learn to Row program or have previously rowed and are ready to join other athletes for a team learning experience, this class is for you.

Intermediate

For those who have more experience sculling and are ready to work with other athletes in team boats of quads and doubles this class is for you.

Winter Training

Monday, Fridays 6:00-7:30am
Saturdays 6:30am – 8:00am

This class is designed as a high level winter training opportunity for experienced rowers interested in competing in the Spring, Summer and Fall.  The 1.5 hour workout combines both aerobic and anaerobic work on the erg along with a tank session focusing on the skills and drills. The group goal is to move boats more efficiently and faster. Class size will be limited to accommodate the training requirements for racing.

Team Boat Rowing

For advanced scullers who are interested in training with teammates for competition. Rowing takes place in quads and doubles. Previous advanced level of rowing required. Please reach out to Suzanne Walker suzanne@dbms.org to discuss whether this is a good fit for you.

Rowing Center Open Access

Grants you access to the equipment within the Free Fitness & Erg Rooms during the “Open Access” time indicated below. To ensure you have access for the whole month, please register before the first of the month.