Lessons
Demand for rowing lessons in Knoxville has been very high in the past few years. Please read all information below regarding lessons.
Immersion Weekends provide an introduction to the fundamentals of “sweep rowing” (one oar per rower) in an intensive, one-weekend session. The lessons include erging (rowing on land-based rowing machines) and rowing in a boat on the water. The cost is $150, including a non-refundable $50 deposit payable up front with the remainder due at the beginning of the weekend.
In 2011, Immersion Weekends were held in May, June, and August. Please check back at this web site in late February 2012 for this year’s proposed dates.
The schedule for each Immersion Weekend is Friday 6:30-8:00 PM at the Downtown Knoxville YMCA, Saturday 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Ned McWherter/Riverside Landing Park, and Sunday 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Ned McWherter/Riverside Landing Park.
The class size is 6 students. The class is designed for people with no experience, but is also a good refresher for someone who has taken lessons and wants to get back into rowing. After completing the lessons, you can join the Knoxville Rowing Association and participate in group rows. In the summer, informal coaching assistance is provided during group rows on Monday evenings at 6:30 PM. The club also rows together on Wednesdays at 6:30 PM and Saturday mornings.
If you have any questions or would like to reserve a space for Immersion Weekends, please email us at lessons@knoxrowing.com or call Andrea Cox at (865) 235-5183. To confirm availability, please contact us before registering!! Then, to register, please go to RegattaCentral, click on “Learn-to-Row” and scroll down to Knoxville Rowing Association. You can pay the full $150 fee by credit card on-line, or you can mail the $50 deposit to KRA, P.O. Box 10440, Knoxville, Tennessee 37939. Your space is reserved when your deposit is received. The $100 balance must be paid at the beginning of the Immersion Weekend.
Experienced: Know how to row?
If you have rowed before in high school, college, or for recreation and feel that you are an experienced rower, please join us at the boathouse for practices. In accordance with our bylaws and for safety considerations, those who do not exhibit a level of competence will be required to go through lessons before joining. Check the membership page for more information.
Directions to boathouse can be found here.
