An Introduction to Rowing on Burnaby Lake in the Greater Vancouver, BC Area

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Time Frame

Our Learn to Row class runs over the course of four consecutive weeks, with two 90-minute sessions per week. If a class is postponed due to inclement weather, the make-up class will be scheduled on the next available class day.

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Cost Per Person $499

This includes the fee of $53.25 to our governing bodies ($25.75 RBC, $27.5 RCA) that you pay annually. Once you complete lessons the RCA and RBC fees will be applied to your membership dues or additional lessons. ​​

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Sign up for our waiting list now! 

​Our Learn to Row classes are completed for 2024. If you would like take sign up for our waiting list for 2025, click on the link below. If you'd like to get started sooner, consider signing up for private lessons. 

 

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Why You Should Try Rowing

Click here to read about swimming requirements. 

Do you live in the greater Vancouver, B.C. area and you love being on the water? Are you looking for your next water sport to do on one of the many bodies of water around Burnaby, Surrey, or Coquitlam? You should try rowing! 

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Burnaby Lake Rowing Club offers Learn to Row Classes on a monthly basis to ensure that people can try rowing and have access to sculling and sweep rowing in the Lower Mainland. During our group rowing lessons you will learn how to scull, a type of rowing that is done in smaller boats, with one oar in each hand. You will learn how to row team boats so that you can meet other people or get an idea of what racing in regattas would be like. You will also learn how to row single rowing shells so that you can row independently.

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You’ll take the rowing class with up to 8 other people who are also new to rowing and you’ll learn all of the fundamentals so that you can start to row on your own or with other members. Once you complete your initial set of lessons you have the option of continuing with private lessons or taking our Learn to Row II Course. Once you are proficient in rowing and can safely row by yourself you will be invited to join our Junior or Adult Masters rowing program.

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Swimming Requirements

Rowing is a sport that can be done year round in Vancouver. It is a unique sport and will give you the opportunity to spend more time outside and on the water. We do ask participants if they can swim, but you don’t need to be an expert swimmer to participate in rowing. You simply need to have the ability to swim at least 50 meters and you’ll need to be able to tread water for at least 5 minutes. All rowers always have the option of wearing a Personal Flotation Device, also known as a life jacket, and those who are not strong swimmers might be asked to wear a PDF for their own safety. 

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