Learn to Row Day

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Somsamay Homphothichak

(2023 Isthmus pick) Always wanted to give rowing a try? Now’s your chance, as the Mendota Rowing Club will celebrate National Learn to Row Day by teaching the basic rowing stroke on indoor rowing equipment and short outdoor rows on Lake Mendota (weather permitting). Visitors also can take a tour of the historic Bernard’s Boathouse, which is one of the last remnants of Madison’s commercial boating industry. All ages are welcome to participate in this free event, but kids under 12 won’t be allowed to row on the lake. Registration for a time slot is required at mendotarowingclub.com.

media release: Join us Saturday, June 1 at Mendota Rowing Club for this free event! You can get a hands-on experience of the great sport of rowing.  We start with a short lesson on land to show you the mechanics of the rowing stroke, and then take you out on the water with experienced rowers in 4 or 8-person racing shells (weather permitting). Land activities at this open house include  a tour of our historical boathouse, and review of our fleet of rowing shells. 

Rowers range from age 11 to 91, so take this opportunity now, to learn to row!

Kids 11 and older may join the rowing lessons and ride in the rowing shell; younger kids are welcome to try the land activities.  Children under 11 must be accompanied by a grown-up for the duration of the boathouse visit.