Our first 2015 Learn to Row class locked their oars in for the first time and took to the water Saturday. And what BEAUTIFUL water it was! Smooth-as-glass, perfect rowing conditions. We divided the group and took the Blue Fins out in the boat first, while the Silver Fins got some great dry-land rowing technique instruction. The groups switched and then we did it all over again. 

We have a dedicated coxswain in this class who will be learning the ropes, and then learning how to cox. What the heck is a cox? Check it out here. If you would like to try it, just let us know!

A big Thank You to all our volunteers who make this happen, and a big shout out to the first Learn-to-Rowers of the season....They did a great job today! We'll see them again this Monday evening at 7:00 OR Tuesday morning at 8:00.

Looking forward to the next group of students for next Saturday's Learn to Row startup.

The rowing season in Marquette is on for the Upper Peninsula Community Rowing Club! Our Interest meeting was Tuesday June 2nd, and we had a nice turnout...Especially for the youth division! Our Orientation Day was Tuesday June 9th where we all did our swim test, watched the safety video, got coached on the ergs (rowing machines), did the lift/carry test, and had a great time. Everyone cycled through smoothly and efficiently thanks to our wonderful volunteers!

Looking forward to the first Learn to Row session this Saturday from 9:00-1:00. If you are interested in joining the class, there is still time. There will be another class Saturday June 20th from 9:00-1:00.

Let the season begin!