Four rowers standing under a bridge near their racing shells, smiling at the camera, at a rowing event with other participants and boats in the background.

Group of five smiling people wearing black Kensington Community Rowing shirts, standing under a bridge, with rowing shells and other people in the background.

Group of four athletes standing together on a podium, each wearing medals around their necks, celebrating at the Head of the Hoach Regatta with a branded backdrop behind them.

Adult Rowing

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It's never too late to find your sport. Our adult program welcomes complete beginners, former rowers ready to get back on the water, and parents curious about what their kids love about it. Rowing works your legs, core, back, and arms in every stroke, building strength and endurance in one workout. Because you row seated, it's easy on the knees and joints, so it's a sport you can keep doing for decades. You'll also get something a gym can't give you: calm mornings on Kent Lake, a crew that counts on you, and friends who'll cheer you on at the finish line. Come as you are. We'll teach you the rest.

FAQs

What is master’s rowing?

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A rower may compete as a master’s rower from the beginning of the year during which they turn 27.

Do I need experience to be a master’s rower?

2 What is Social Rowing?

No, master’s rowing is just another word for adult rowing. Master’s rowing has novice-level racing for first-year rowers. Master’s rowing also offers racing in age categories and has handicap racing based on age averages of the boat.

What if I'm not 27 yet, am I still a master’s rower?

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Yes, you are still considered a master’s rower as long as you are not a youth or collegiate rower. If you are under 27 and out of college, you will practice as a master’s rower, but you will compete in an "OPEN" category at competitions until you turn 27.

What is Learn to Row?

4 My child rows - can we row together?

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Learn to Row is a program designed for adults who have never rowed before or for those who have rowed before but want or need a refresher. Learn to Row consists of 8 on-water sessions, weather permitting.

Social Rowing is for adults who have taken Learn to Row or have rowing experience from high school, college, or elsewhere and want to continue in the sport. This group goes out to socialize after rowing at least once a week.

This group also has racing opportunities during the fall and summer sessions.

Yes! We offer parents who have taken Learn to Row or have previous rowing experience the opportunity to row with their student-athlete. Student athletes must be active participants in the high school program. This group trains once a week on Saturdays or Sundays after the high school practice session.