Learn to Row

Learn to Erg

These learn-to-Erg (LTE) sessions are on-land fitness/functional stretching sessions.  They are designed to teach proper rowing form and prepare you for the Spring/Summer LTR classes. 

Participation in the LTE season is not required for the LTR classes but is highly encouraged.

Learn to Row I

This four-week Learn to Row I (LTR1) course is designed as an introduction to basic rowing technique. Athletes will learn proper rowing form and develop the skills, drills, tasks, and vocabulary needed to row safely. We will introduce them to the club and prepare them to try rowing on the water in a 1x, 2x, 4x.

Learn to Row II

Learn to Row II (LTR2) will run consecutively each month following Learn to Row 1. Please note LTR 1 or previous rowing experience with another rowing organization is a prerequisite to joining LTR 2. 

 

LTE Schedule

LTR I Schedule

LTR II - Schedule

April
  • Early Morning:
    • Mondays and Wednesdays 
    • 5:30am-7:00am
    • April 1 – April 24
  • Mid-Morning:
    • Tuesdays and Thursdays
    • 8:00am-9:30am
    • April 2 – April 25 
June 
  • Early Morning:
    • Mondays and Wednesdays 
    • 5:30am-7:00am
    • TBD
  • Mid-Morning:
    • Tuesdays and Thursdays
    • 8:00-9:30am 
    • TBD  
May 
  • Early Morning:
    • Mondays and Wednesdays 
    • 5:30am-7:00am
    • April 29 – May 22
  • Mid-Morning:
    • Tuesdays and Thursdays
    • 8:00am-9:30am
    • April 30 – May 23 
July 
  • Early Morning:
    • Mondays and Wednesdays 
    • 5:30am-7:00am
    • July 8 – July 31 
  • Mid-Morning:
    • Tuesdays and Thursdays
    • 8:00-9:30am 
    • July 9 – August 1  
June 
  • Early Morning:
    • Mondays and Wednesdays 
    • 5:30am-7:00am
    • June 3 – June 26
  • Mid-Morning:
    • Tuesdays and Thursdays
    • 8:00am-9:30am
    • June 4 – June 27  
August
  • Early Morning:
    • Mondays and Wednesdays 
    • 5:30am-7:00am
    • August 5 – August 28 
  • Mid-Morning:
    • Tuesdays and Thursdays
    • 8:00-9:30am 
    • August 6 – August 29  

How to Register

Class space is very limited and spaces will be filled first-come-first-served. Please use the registration link below!

Rowers looking to come back to the sport after time away or those that have completed Learn to Row 1 or 2 should register for Adult Novice Rowing

Adult Registration

 
Financial Aid

NEED SUPPORT TO ROW?

Whatcom Rowing Association provides need-based youth and adult financial support. Financial Aid funds are awarded based on need AND the participant’s ability to meet attendance and participation expectations. If awarded financial aid, athletes must:

  • Attend 75% of practices
  • Volunteer 5 hours per season
  • Attend one community event per year

With the help of our donors, we set aside thousands of dollars for financial aid every season to ensure that no one is turned away from rowing regardless of income. WRA has provided over $13K in scholarship assistance to rowers in need. 

Partial and full aid is available. The information you provide will be treated confidentially, and will be used only for eligibility determination. Funding awarded on a case by case basis.

Apply Today

HAVE QUESTIONS? 

Please fill out the program information form to learn more and connect with us at WRA. 

Program Information Form

Boathouse Location:

Whatcom Rowing Association

2202 Electric Avenue

Bellingham, WA 98229

Mailing Address: 

Whatcom Rowing Association

PO Box 1163

Bellingham, WA 98227