Overview

The ARC Recreational Rowing Program is the largest program within the Club. Recreational rowing provides an alternative to competitive rowing for those who don't have the time, ability or interest to row in the intense competitive programs. Recreational rowing also provides an entry into the sport from our Learn-To-Row program, which teaches the basics of sweep rowing.

Almost anyone who has rowed will tell you it's an addictive sport - once you start, you won't want to stop! And rowing is rewarding and challenging, demanding both physical strength and mental discipline and teaches the values of teamwork, dedication and tradition.

Practices and races

Our recreational crews typically row 2 or 3 times per week in either 4-oared or 8-oared boats. Many crews also arrange off-water training programs to increase their fitness levels and rowing proficiency. Each session will be instructed by Rec Rowing Coordinator Jasmine Sinclair and/or Head Coach Kerry Knight, with guest coaches on occasion. Each crew must provide its own coxswain. 

Recreational Rowing schedule

Mon/Wed 5:30-7:30pm OR Tue/Thu 5:30-7:30pm (Sat 9-11am at crew's option)

We encourage all rec crews to participate in our monthly LTR barbeque and race nights. After the LTR crews race, rec crews will race each other, then join the LTRers on the deck for BBQ and beverages! There is no fee to enter these regattas, but if rec crews wish to participate in the "Tops and Bottoms" regatta at the Don Rowing Club, or our own "Hogtown Heats" (Aug.23 and 24 respectively) or any other sanctioned regatta, additional RCA and RowOntario competitive fees must be paid along with the regatta entry fees.

How to Sign-up

All rec rowers please email the Rec Rowing Coordinator at jasminesinclair@sympatico.ca with (1) your preferred evenings (2) whether you can scull and (3) your experience level. You may sign up for Mon/Wed/(Sat) OR Tue/Thu/(Sat). Please note that Membership fees MUST be paid before you can row. (If you are a graduate from learn-to-row this year, you may select the $125 discount membership category).

Crew timetables and spares lists will be posted on the Recreational Rowing page in the "Members' Only" section of the website.

It is never too late to join - come on down to the dock this summer!