Competitive & Recreational

Masters Rowing

Our masters program serves adult rowers of all experience levels, from recreational scullers to competitive sweep rowers training for regional regattas like the Southeast Masters Regionals.

Join coached sessions on the Broad River and take advantage of our calm, protected water and two 2,000-meter straightaways. Whether you're returning to the sport or looking to compete, our masters community is welcoming and supportive.

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Beginners Welcome

Learn to Row

Our Learn to Row classes are designed to introduce people to the sport of rowing and show them the benefits they can receive from exercising outdoors, while getting a total body workout in a fun way.

Classes cover both sweep rowing and sculling techniques, offering either an introduction for beginners or a refresher course for returning rowers.

Schedule Saturday mornings (seasonal)
Duration 2 hours per session
Cost $40 per class

Once registered, you'll receive details about specific class times, what to wear, and what to expect during your session.

Questions about scheduling? Email richard@columbiarowingclub.com

Welcome Visitors

Guest Rowers

The Columbia Rowing Club welcomes experienced rowers to row with a coached group or with a sponsoring member.

For safety and liability reasons, guests are not allowed to row alone. If you're visiting Columbia and would like to get on the water, we'd love to have you join us for a session.

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Training Camps

Visiting Crews

The Columbia Rowing Club welcomes visiting crews for training on the Broad River. Previous visitors have included teams from the University of Rhode Island, Georgetown, Michigan, Vanderbilt, and Vassar.

Our location offers significant advantages for winter training:

  • Protected water with high tree lines and river banks blocking wind
  • Two 2,000-meter rowing straightaways
  • Typically extremely calm water, ideal for coaching
  • Average winter highs around 55°F with occasional 70° days
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Contact us to find the right program for you or your team.

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