Adult (Masters) Rowing 

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LEARN TO ROW
Our next 2026 learn-to-row courses will be:
  • Aug. 14-16 (POSTPONED due to high water; rescheduled for Aug. 28-30)
  • Aug. 21-23 (full)
Click "Adult Learn-to-Row Sign-Up" to fill out the form and pay the fee. Seats (and positions on the waiting list) are awarded in the order that registration and payment are complete. If a seat does not become available, your fees will be refunded.
Rowing (crew) will help you get into or maintain top physical condition. It's also a great way to have fun, enjoy the outdoors and make friends with people who enjoy teamwork and a challenging workout. 
Erging: We begin by teaching you how to row on rowing machines known as ergometers, or "ergs" for short. This teaches the basics of the rowing stroke and provides a no-impact, full-body workout.
Sweep rowing: This is rowing in a four- or eight-seat boat with one oar per person. The competitive team practices four times a week and races in several regattas in the summer and fall. Check out our accomplishments.
Learn-to-row courses: For those who have not rowed before, the club offers a learn-to-row course followed by a season on the novice team to build proficiency, strength, endurance and confidence. During or after the novice season, a rower may, at a coach's discretion, move to the competitive masters team. Registration and further information available here.
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Those who have previous rowing experience and wish to join the competitive masters team should make arrangements to attend a masters practice. After an assessment by a head coach, a rower may either remain with the masters team or spend a period of time with the novice team developing power and technique before joining the competitive group.

Video: DBC Adult Rowing Year in Review

Practice Schedule

Members of the competitive team practice four times a week outdoors from April through early November. Novice/recreational rowers practice three times a week. Winter workouts (December through March) take place four times a week at the YMCA in downtown Dayton.​

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