Recreational Rowing

Rec rowers are adults who wish to row for fun, recreation, fitness and friendship. While racing other crews is an enjoying part of rowing, competition is not the driving force behind rec rowing.

Rec rowing is mainly done in touring boats. These boats are wider and therefore more stable for those rowing for fun and fitness. The touring quads (4 people boat + coxie) are very popular, and there are also doubles (for 2) and singles (for 1) available. Larger groups can go in eights.

Rec rowing is very relaxed and groups of friends who wish to row together can go in whatever boats they wish. As well, as rowers get more advanced they will have the opportunity to move up into racing boats, usually quads.

More advanced coaching is available on a individual basis. Recreational rowers have the liberty to go at their own pace.

Rec rowers compete at local regattas, such as Dominion Day Regatta at Toronto Island, and the annual Kingston Heart and Stroke Rec Regatta. As well, every year Bayside Rec rowers along with competitive rowers travel to Pittsburgh for the Head of the Ohio regatta. Rec rowing begins each May and continues until early October.

Details

Cost: $185 + GST per season
Date: TBA
Where: Bayside Rowing Club (see map)
When: Mon-Thurs 6:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., Sat-Sun 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.