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Adult Rowing

Get back on the water this summer with coached sessions that refine your skills, rebuild fitness, and reconnect you with the camaraderie of rowing in Marquette, Michigan.

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Returning Adult Rowers

Welcome Back to the Water

Whether you’ve just completed our Adult Learn to Row program or you’re an experienced rower returning after some time away, we’re excited to have you back on the water. The Returning Rowers program is designed to help you continue building your skills, improve your technique, and reconnect with the camaraderie of rowing in Marquette. Please remember you must complete your Membership Registration before your first row of the season.

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For Recent Learn to Row Graduates

If you completed our Learn to Row class last season and are ready for more, this program is your next step. You’ll have the opportunity to:

  • Participate in regular practices with supportive teammates
  • Strengthen your rowing fundamentals
  • Gain confidence in both sweep and sculling boats
  • Learn boat handling and set-up

All coaches are U.S. Rowing Level II certified, ensuring a safe and educational experience for every participant. During the off-season, we also offer indoor erg training to our returning rowers in the winter months—reach out if you’re interested in staying active year-round.

What to Expect

Returning rowers will continue learning in coached sessions focused on refining technique, developing rhythm, and improving endurance. As you gain confidence, you’ll have the chance to join more advanced rows or mixed-experience lineups.

We also welcome rowers with prior experience who are looking to get back into the sport—whether you rowed in college, another club, or years ago and miss being on the water.

Getting Back into the Swing of Things

Our coaches will help you ease back into rowing safely and comfortably. You’ll have the chance to:

  1. Refresh your technique and timing
  2. Get reacquainted with equipment and water safety
  3. Rebuild fitness and rowing endurance
  4. Join other experienced members for regular rows

We also encourage experienced rowers to attend a few coached sessions before joining independent club rows to ensure everyone is comfortable and aligned on technique and safety standards.

Sweep Rowing and Sculling

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Our club offers members the opportunity to train in both sweep rowing and sculling, providing a well-rounded experience on the water. In sweep rowing, each athlete uses one oar. Sculling, where rowers use two oars, allows for greater individual control and balance. Available to second-year rowers and beyond, sculling helps experienced athletes refine their technique, coordination, and overall skill.

We support scullers with regular sculling rows and Learn-to-Scull programs led by USRowing Level II coaches. After building a strong foundation in sweep rowing, members are encouraged to explore sculling to improve balance in the rowing shells and gain more confidence in their rowing skills. The club offers quad, double, and single sculls for member use. For questions about sculling, please contact Mary Ritter at mcritter77@yahoo.com.

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Program Details

  • Season: Summer 2026
  • Practice Schedule: Days and times vary by experience level and availability — details will be shared prior to the season start.
  • Location: Founders Landing, Marquette
  • Equipment: All boats and oars are provided. Please bring your own PFD (life jacket).

How to Join

  1. Complete the Adult Membership Form (before your first row of the season)
    Select the Adult Membership option when filling out the form.
  2. Submit Your Annual Membership Fee of $250
    Membership dues cover coaching, equipment use, and participation in club rows throughout the season.
  3. Safety Review
    All members must view the required safety video before rowing.
Adult Membership Form

Questions?

For questions about returning rowers or to discuss which program best fits your experience level, please contact us at row.marquette@gmail.com.

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