Sign-ups open for Learn-to-Row Regatta

The East Arm Rowing Club has opened signups for its annual Learn to Row Program.

Registration is available only online at eastarm.org and will close April 23. The club recommends registering early as practice slots fill up quickly.

There will be an optional open house for registered participants from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, March 22 at 69 Sterling Road, Greenwood Lake.

Registrants may tour the boathouse and receive a brief introduction to the boats to be used and additional equipment.

The fee of $160 per rower covers weekly training sessions with experienced coaches.

On-the-water training begins April 27. Rowers must commit to the six-week program and be available for race day June 2.

This is a 500-meter sprint race that starts at 8 a.m. Those wishing to participate must be 18 years or older, in good health, able to swim, able to lift 35 pounds overhead, and able to get in and out of the boats unassisted. They also must sign a required waiver.

An effort will be made to combine rowers in a four- or eight-person boat based on preferred practice time, age, athletic ability and competitive desire. You may join with friends or be paired with other rowers your age.

Participants will have the same team, coach and chosen practice time for the duration of the program.

For information, go to the club’s website at eastarm.org or call 845-477-3076.