Learn to row with East Arm Rowing Club

The East Arm Rowing Club is now taking signups for its annual learn to row program.

Registration is available online by visiting www.eastarm.org and will close on Wednesday, April 15.

Interested rowers are encouraged to register early to secure a practice slot.

An open house and walk-in registration will occur on Saturday, March 28 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at 69 Sterling Road, Greenwood Lake. Registrants will be able to tour the boathouse and receive a brief introduction of the boats to be used and additional equipment.

On Saturday, April 11, the club will offer one day of optional indoor tank training for a small additional fee for those who have registered.

The program fee of $180 per rower covers weekly training sessions with experienced coaches. On-the-water training begins Sunday, April 19. Rowers must commit to the six-week program and be available Race Day Sunday, May 31. This is a 500-meter sprint race that starts at 8 a.m.

Those wishing to participate must be 18-years or older, of good health, able to swim, able to lift 30 pounds overhead, get in and out of the boats unassisted, and sign a required waiver. Every 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.

Interested participants can join with friends or be paired with other rowers their age. Participants will have the same team, coach andchosen practice time for the duration of the program.

Detailed information is available at the club’s website www.eastarm.org or by calling (845)477-3076.