ADULT LEARN-TO-ROW
Ever wondered what it would be like to glide across the water in a rowing scull? Intrigued by those rowers you've seen on Biscayne Bay? Come get a taste of what rowing is all about. 

Rowing is not only a sport that uses all your major muscle groups and, therefore, great for your personal health and fitness, but it is also a sport for life.  There are many rowers who start rowing while in school and either continue to row competitively or recreationally throughout their lives.  Some take time out for careers and family and then come back to rowing later in life.  And some, like you, are starting out fresh at various stages in your lives.  We hope you will find rowing as enjoyable, challenging and addictive as we, the MRWC master rowers do!

Learning how to row is best accomplished by taking lessons.  For your own safety and the safety of other rowers on the water, it is important to learn how to handle a rowing boat properly.  Miami Rowing and Watersports Center has an excellent Learn-to-Row program.  Please contact <a href="mailto:info@miamirowing.org"> </a> 

· Requirements:
  o Must be physically fit for moderate athletic activity
  o Must be able to swim
  o Must be able to get into and out of a boat unaided
  o Must be able to lift and carry a boat with your team-mates

<B>Adult Learn to Row Courses - Fall 2011</B>
September 10 to October 1
October 8 to October 29
November 12 to December 10 (NO classes Thanksgiving week)

<B>First Weekend: </B> Sat. and Sun. 9 to noon.
<B>Weekdays:</B> Tues. and Thurs. mornings
 - Two morning time slots available.
 - 6:30 to 8:00am and 9:00 to 10:30am
 - Minumum class size per time slot is 4. Under subscribed classes
   will be cancelled.
<B>Saturdays: </B> 10 to noon
<B>Cost:</B> $298                       

No experience necessary and space is limited!  Payment may be made online at www.miamirowing.org (online payments page) at least one week prior to class start to reserve your spot. 

<B>What to expect:</B> 
The first day (Saturday) of LTR, we will begin upstairs in the gym on the rowing machines reviewing the basic body movements. You will also learn about the different types of boats and oars, how to carry them to and from the water and how to safely get in and out of the boat.

Day 2 (Sunday) will begin with a review on the rowing machine. The remainder of the day will be on the water.  You will want to be well rested and relaxed because it will require a lot of concentration. 

By the end of the first week, the goal is to have all rowers rowing together as a team. by the end of the 3 weeks, each rower should be able to handle a boat securely, understand rowing commands and to row safely.

WHAT TO WEAR:
Comfortable, but snug (nothing baggy please), athletic gear such as:
> shorts, leggings, bicycle shorts, close fitting tees, tank tops
  HINT: take a look at the photos in this website to see what   
        rowers  wear.
> sneakers for the erg workouts on the first weekend.
> flip flops or shoes that are easily removable while carrying a
  boat.
> baseball cap, or hat to keep sun off. Big brims will just blow off.
> plenty of sunscreen or other sun protection.

WHAT TO BRING:
> socks to wear in the boat
> water bottle for hydration
> bug spray
> sunglasses
> in summertime, some like to have a cloth to wipe off persperation.


<B>TO REQUEST A REGISTRATION FORM PLEASE EMAIL info@miamirowing.org  <a href="mailto: info@miamirowing.org"></a>.  
Appropriate registration forms and waivers will be emailed back to you.  

<B>QUESTIONS?  
Email us at info@miamirowing.org.
  
Please note that MRC does not have regular office hours as our rowing programs do not have regular hours and change seasonally.  For both email and phone calls (if not answered), indicate clearly what program you are inquiring about and what information you require.  