Masters (Adult) Rowing

Summer 2025

We are very excited to have a jam-packed summer of rowing available to our members and new rowers (scroll down for descriptions of each option)! Whether you have been rowing for 30 years, were last on the water in high school some odd years ago, or just heard about rowing yesterday and want to try, we have a program for you. We have several summer options for our over-23 athletes. Below you will find our program offerings and descriptions along with a glossary of adult rowing terms should be curious or unsure where you fit.

We are working to finalize our summer racing schedule! Our racing options currently include:
•Home Scrimmage (Bantam Lake) - Saturday, June 14th
•Rockland Master’s Regatta (Rockland, NY) - Saturday, June 28th
•Carnegie Lake Regatta (Princeton, NJ) - Saturday, July 12th
•Canadian Henley (St. Catherine’s, Ontario) - August 3rd to August 10th
•Head of the Swain (Bantam Lake) - Saturday, August 16th

Please contact Coach Drew with any questions at director@litchfieldhillsrowing.org

PROGRAMS

ALL ATHLETES MUST BE USROWING MEMBERS! SIGN UP HERE! Club code is PPCCS.

LHRC summer programs are broken up into shorter sessions for flexibility with your schedule and availability. Select a program below to learn more, or scroll down to see all options!

Masters Competitive/JV (AM)
Adults who have rowed and want to train to race/get in a great workout while honing their skills.
Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Friday, 6-7:15am

Know you’ll be rowing on the water with LHRC all summer & fall? Pay early and sign up for multiple on-water seasons at once! Summer (all 3 sessions) & Fall seasons are included!
*Regatta fees are not included.

  • Summer & Fall Masters (AM Comp) SIGN UP!

Rec Row (PM)
Our evening program for athletes who want to get out on the water, enjoy a row, get a few tips to row better, and enjoy summer nights on beautiful Bantam Lake.
Monday/Tuesday/Thursday, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Masters Intermediate (AM or PM)
For athletes who recently completed learn-to-row and want a little more guidance and experience on the water before jumping into our Competitive/JV or Rec programs.
*Minimum 4 sign-ups per session to run.

Mornings (AM Group)
Monday/Tuesday/Thursday, 6:00am - 7:30am

Evenings (PM Group)
Monday/Tuesday/Thursday, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Adult Learn-to-Row (PM)
For those interested in learning more about our wondrous sport!
*Minimum 4 sign-ups per session to run.


Monday/Tuesday/Thursday, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Drop-in/ Private Lesson Registration

Drop-ins are welcome for any adult program!

For athletes who desire the most flexibility. LHRC encourages athletes to get on the water, even if you can’t commit to an entire program. We offer drop-ins to row with others during our programs as well as private lessons with our talented coaching staff to further your technique or to get in a boat for the first time!

Purchase single session, 5-pack, or 10-pack drop-in options HERE!

Note: There are two single-session options— w/ and w/o emergency contact form*
*Athletes registering for drop-ins on a single occasion basis: You must choose the Drop-in - w/ Emergency Contact option at the beginning of each season so we have your emergency contact information. After that, you can choose Drop-in - w/o Emergency Contact for the remainder of the season.

To inquire about/ schedule a private lesson, please contact Head Coach Drew Combs at director@litchfieldhillsrowing.org. Rates vary.

IMPORTANT DETAILS

LHRC Masters Rowing Overview
“Masters” is the rowing term for adults over 22 years old. At LHRC, we have many different programs for all walks of adult life. Rowing is for everyone. Whether you simply have a love of rowing, a competitive edge, an appreciation for being on the water, or a desire for a skill-focused sweat session, we have a program for you. Each of our Masters provides an environment that focuses on fitness and helps you achieve levels you may have never thought you would hit past your 20s, all while working with a supportive and amazing group of similar-minded, hard-working adults. Many of our Masters discovered our wonderful sport in their 40s, 50s, and 60s, so it’s never too late to start. Join us now!

Competitive
Train in a team environment, compete with others on your team or other clubs, and travel to races. Our Competitive program is for those who find that competition brings out their best selves or who like having others to hold them accountable while enhancing rowing skills and fitness.

Intermediate
For athletes who recently completed learn-to-row and want a little more guidance and experience on the water before jumping into our Competitive/JV or Rec programs.

Rec
Our Rec programs offer rowing to anyone who has completed a learn-to-row program and is getting more comfortable on the water. Our rec rowers include recent learn-to-row graduates all the way up to those with decades of rowing experience who want to row in a more relaxed environment. This program allows our rowers to enjoy our beautiful lake and experience the joy of rowing. We focus on skill improvements and some fun & friendly intrasquad competition.

Learn-to-Row
Our learn-to-row program is for rowers who have yet to touch an oar. We’ll start with the basics and get you comfortable in a boat in no time. Give rowing a try, and then choose the path that works for you!

If you have any questions about which program makes the most sense to you, contact Coach Drew or send us a message.