If you watched Canada at the Beijing Olympics, you will know that our Men's Eight won the gold medal, the Men's Pair won the silver and both the Women's Lightweight Double Sculls and the Men's Lightweight Four won bronze.

You too could learn how to row and discover the wonderful feeling that comes from gliding over the water in clearly what is one of the best sports in the world.

The Argonaut Rowing club, the second oldest rowing club in Canada, offers Learn to Row (LTR) programs all summer long. Anyone can take them and once you have completed the course, anyone can join the Argonaut Rowing Club.

Our adult learn to row program suits those who simply wish to learn something new and fun, to those seeking introduction to the competitive world of racing. Rowing is a great way to get fit or stay in shape. It is low impact - easy on the joints - yet provides a full workout while tuning the mind/body connection. We row in the scenic, protected waters of the Western Toronto waterfront, within the breakwall. Our full-facility club offers fitness equipment, changerooms, and social opportunities on the waterfront deck. Learn a challenging sport, meet new friends, get in shape and enjoy summer on the water! See below for schedule.

All equipment is provided. The course is taught by our professional staff and club volunteers.
We offer the learn-to-row program a number of different ways:

Adult Learn-to-Row: evening or weekend sessions (see below)
Adaptive Learn-to-Row: for individuals with disabilities
Youth Summer Camp: Camp Argo for teens age 10-16
Corporate Learn-to-Row: let us design a team-building day for your office or group
Learn-to-Scull: one-on-one intensive training in a single scull (2 oars/person) 

Adult LEARN-to-ROW – the Basics
Lessons are held either on weekday evenings or on weekends. At the end of your session you will be invited to compete in a fun regatta with fellow LTRers, followed by a BBQ on the clubhouse deck (family and friends are welcome to cheer you on). If you've fallen in love with the sport, as we hope you have, you may then want to join the club and continue to refine your new skills in the Development program, which will prepare you to move into one of our other rowing programs - recreational, masters or competitive.

We offer different LTR session formats for you to choose from:
1. Weeknights (8 classes x 1.5hr): 8 sessions over a 4-week period. In our 'classic' LTR session, you attend two evening classes per week for a month. We also offer a 1 evening per week session over 8 weeks.
2. Weekends (4 classes x 3hr): 4 mornings over two or four weekends. A slightly more intensive program.
Courses begin in late April and are offered throughout the summer.
Please be sure that you can attend all or most of your classes, as we cannot launch without a full crew.

2010 LTR session schedule
(note: there is space in the session unless it is marked "sold out" here or in Karelo)

Session	Days	Time	Start Date	# lessons	Regatta Date
A  FULL	Sat/Sun	8-11 am	Sat.Apr.24	4	Wed.May.26 6pm
B  FULL	Mon/Wed	6-7:30 pm	Mon.Apr.26	8	Wed.May.26 6pm
C  FULL	Tue/Thu	6-7:30 pm	Tue.Apr.27	8	Wed.May.26 6pm
D  FULL	Thu morning	9:30-11 am	Thu.May.6	8	Thu.Jun.24 6pm
E   FULL	Sat/Sun	8-11 am	Sat.May.8	4   not May 9  (Mothers Day)	Wed.May.26 6pm
F  FULL	Tue/Thu	6-7:30 pm	Tue.May.25	8	Thu.Jun.24 6pm
G  FULL	Tue/Thu	7:30-9 pm	Tue.May.25	8	Thu.Jun.24 6pm
H  FULL	Saturdays	8-11 am	Sat.May.29	4	Thu.Jun.24 6pm
I   FULL	Sundays	8-11 am	Sun.May.30	4 not June 20 (Fathers Day)	Thu.Jun.24 6pm
J  FULL	Mon/Wed	6-7:30 pm	Mon.May.31	8	Thu.Jun.24 6pm
K  FULL	Mon/Wed	7:30-9 pm	Mon.May.31	8	Thu.Jun.24 6pm
L  FULL	Tuesdays	6-7:30 pm	Tue.Jun.22	8	Wed.Aug.18 6pm
M  FULL	Thursdays	6-7:30 pm	Thu.Jul.8	8	Wed.Aug.18 6pm
N  FULL	Saturdays	8-11 am	Sat.Jul.3	4	Wed.Aug.18 6pm
O  FULL	Sundays	8-11 am	Sun.Jul.4	4	Wed.Aug.18 6pm
P  FULL	Mon/Wed	6-7:30 pm	Mon.Jul.5	8	Wed.Aug.18 6pm
Q FULL	Mon/Wed	7:30-9 pm	Mon.Jul.5	8	Wed.Aug.18 6pm
R FULL	Tue/Thu	7:30-9 pm	Tue.Jul.13	8	Wed.Aug.18 6pm
S FULL	Saturdays	8-11 am	Sat.Aug.7	4	No regatta

Last updated July 25, 2010

Requirements
You should be age 18 or older, and be comfortable on the water although it is not strictly necessary that you know how to swim. Personal floatation devices (PFD's) are provided. You should be reasonably fit, in order to lift boats and handle an increased heart-rate as we build up our speed on the water. Note that there are manufacturer's specifications regarding maximum weights for users of our equipment. Please contact the club if you have any questions. 

What to wear?
Running shoes, shorts, t-shirt, and old socks. On warm sunny days, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat and a bottle of water to stay hydrated. On cool windy days, a sweatshirt and long pants. If it looks like rain, a waterproof jacket and hat, and an extra set of dry clothes in case we get wet (it is a water sport ;~) Avoid loose-fitting clothing as it may impede movement and get caught in the equipment. The Club as locker/changeroom facilities.

Weather?
We always meet at the scheduled time. In case of inclement weather, the class may move indoors for technique and fitness training on the ergs. We will row in light rain, provided other conditions are favourable.

Club location?
The club is located on the waterfront in west Toronto, just south of Jamieson Avenue. If driving, we have a large parking lot, down Net Ave south off the Lakeshore. If coming by TTC, use the King West or Queen West streetcar, get off at Jamieson Ave and walk south, across the Lakeshore footbridge and into our walkway (red brick building). See directions.

Fees?
For sessions A- K $262.50 +GST payable by credit card online at time of registration.
For sessions L - S $262.50 +HST payable by credit card online at time of registration.
Cancellation Fee: $20 prior to 1 week before class begins. $50 in the 7 days before class begins. Sorry, no refunds after class begins.

To Register:
Registration is done using the Karelo online system. Create your personal login id in Karelo, then complete the online registration form, choosing the class which fits your schedule. Registration is complete when credit card information has been accepted. A confirmation email will be sent to you automatically.
Click here to begin the registration process.
There are limited seats per session. Register early to avoid disappointment!

What happens after completing Learn-to-Row?
We're hoping you'll be as hooked on this sport as we are and you'll want to become a member.
Click here for Membership information and online registration. Learn-to-Row graduates earn a $125 discount off annual membership fees their first year.

Put your body and mind in motion - learn to row!

For additional information contact: ltr@argonautrowingclub.com or call: 416.532.2803