Learn to Row Level II Course

An Intermediate Rowing Course on Burnaby Lake in the Greater Vancouver, BC Area

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Once you have taken your initial set of rowing lessons through Burnaby Lake Rowing Club's Learn to Row Level I Course you are invited to continue with our Level II Course.  You may also take this course if you learned how to row at a different club. If you're coming back to rowing after taking a break there is a chance that you will need to first take our LTR I Course before signing up for Level II. Not sure which course to sign up for? Click here to send an email inquiry and we'll get back to you as soon as we can. 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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Time Frame

Our Learn to Row class runs over the course of four consecutive weeks, with two 2-hour 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 $399/ $343.10 (if you have already paid the fees)

This includes the fee of $55.90 to our governing bodies ($26.50 RBC, $29.40 RCA) that you pay annually. Once you pay the RCA and RBC fees, they will be waved in the future when you sign up for additional lessons or a membership. ​​

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May Learn to Row Level II Dates

Tuesday and Thursday Evenings from 6:15-8:15 PM

Dates: May 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29  

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June Learn to Row Level I Dates

Tuesday and Thursday Evenings from 6:15-8:15 PM

Dates: June 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26

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Why We Created our Learn to Row Level II Course

​Burnaby Lake Rowing Club offers Learn to Row Classes on a monthly basis from the months of May-October to ensure that people can try rowing and have access to sculling in the Lower Mainland. During our Learn to Row Level I Course you will learn how to scull, a type of rowing that is done in smaller boats, with one oar in each hand. This course is intended to give you an introduction to rowing to see if you like it. Most people fall in love with the sport and want to keep learning more and more about rowing, for this reason we have this follow-up course. We have found that the average adult needs a minimum of 10-14 rowing lessons to feel comfortable and competent in a rowing boat. With this course you're able to keep progressing in the sport so that you can eventually join our Masters Team. 

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You’ll take the rowing class with up to 8 other people who have already learned how to row and you’ll learn intermediate fundamentals so that you can progress toward rowing on your own and with other members. Once you complete this course you have the option of continuing with private lessons, taking our Learn to Row III Course (when it's offered) or joining as a member when your coach gives you the approval. 

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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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