What to Wear; What to Expect

Wear clothing that is comfortable and weather/exercise appropriate: sweatpants and long-sleeve shirts on cooler days; shorts and t-shirts during warm weather.

The boathouse features showers for those who would like to clean up and/or change clothes before or after work; just remember that the boathouse and the park are public places, and valuables should never be left unattended.

Beginners: these sessions will focus on the basics of rowing. It will take a few classes and some patience to fully understand the fundamentals, so remember that when it comes to rowing, perseverance is a plus!

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation Policy:  Classes are held rain or shine.  If the river/weather conditions are unsafe adults will work on technique indoors using the ergometer rowing machines; high school students would use the ergs and also do body-weight circuits.

Guest Registration

Click here to access the “Guest and Other” Registration Form

Safety Practices

To view our Safety Practices, click here.

Swimming Certificate

If you are rowing outside of a scheduled class, independent of a safety launch, you will need to print and have a lifeguard (of your choice) fill out a Swimming Certificate.  Click here to access the form. 

River Level Graph

Before you row, Click Here to check the current river level.

Water Temperature Chart
Click here for the Water Temperature Chart

Click below for an instructional video about how to re-enter your rowing boat after capsizing on the ocean. The clinic was hosted by Emily Greten.

Contact Us

Email or Phone: 713.3131 ext 314

ROWING NEWS AND ARTICLES

Thanks to Chris Kriesen for his photos we used in our rowing section. Many other photographs reside on his Flikr account

Thanks also to Carol Kruse and Dave Pelletier for use of their photos in our 2010 Rowing Report and in our rowing section.  Dave’s other rowing photos reside on his Picassa account

•Click here December 2, 2011: National Convention Brings More than 650 Rowers to Hartford, Riverfront Recapture Hosts Return of USRowing

•Click here to view the WTNH Rowing segment featured in July 2011.

•If you’re a rower, or just into fitness, check out this blog by one of our Masters rowers who in a pre-rowing life was an ACE certified fitness trainer; Mr. CT bodybuilding champ (numerous times); and bronze medal winner in the national USA Natural Bodybuilding Championships

•August 25, 2011: Two Hall rowers compete for spots on the U.S. Junior National Women’s Rowing Team 

•November 18, 2010: Riverfront Recapture’s O’Leary impresses USRowing’s National Team Coaches  Read Meghan’s Blog as she strives to make the National Team

•Simsbury Life, Sports Section, November 2010—Rowing Team Makes Improvements in International Competition: Ethel Walker’s Michelle Sexton is Part of the Riverfront High School Team

•Click here Riverfront Wins 18 Medals and Places 4th In The Team Points Trophy at 2010 USRowing Masters National Regatta

•Click here August, 2010: Riverfront Recapture’s Considine selected to United States Rowing Association’s Junior Women’s Development Camp.

•Click here to read a Hartford Courant Article about Rowing from 5-4-2009.

•Click here US Navy’s Visit to Riverfront Recapture’s Rowing Program in July 2009

•Click here to read a Hartford Courant Article about our Learn To Row Program from 7-22-2009.

•Click here to read a Hartford Courant Article about the Head of the Riverfront Regatta from 10-5-2009.

•Click here for the 2009 Masters National Summary.