Seeking rowing club for masters and youth rowing
Dear fellow parents,
I'm looking for a rowing club where my son and I can both row - preferably at the same time. I'm a former grad school and masters rower, but it's now been 12 years since I've been on the water. My son (not coincidentally, 12 years old) would like to start rowing. Are there clubs that run masters rowing and youth rowing at the same time? I'm particularly interested in those that will help my son have a positive experience and not get too wrapped up in the sometimes hyper-competitive aspects of the sport.
Thanks!
Aug 25, 2018
Parent Replies
Hi! I row with Lake Merritt Rowing club and really enjoy it. It's not hyper competitive and the kids' program is still relatively small and specially designed for new young rowers. I am on the masters women's team (we have a men's team too) which is more competitive, but we also have a mixed masters team that is more recreational if that's what you're looking for. The youth sessions don't row at the same time as the adults, but if you are on the water with him during the adult practice he would be welcome to join. We've had several teens join our team practices under adult supervision before and it's really fun! Here's the club website: https://www.lakemerrittrowingclub.org/
Lake Merritt Rowing Club has both a masters program and a middle school rowing program.