Sculling
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The Sculling Program at ARC is growing. The goal is to support the Annapolis area sculling community by encouraging and facilitating the development of sculling skills for both recreation and competition. The Club’s fleet of single, double, and quad sculls is available for use by Club members and participants in Club sponsored sculling classes. Please contact Wendy Hunt for further information.
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Competitive Men's & Women's Teams:
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| The objective of the Morning Competitive Programs is to provide coaching and training for the preparation of racing and to challenge oneself to a higher level of proficiency. Rowers meet at the wee hours, 3-5 mornings a week. These programs are focused on competitions, and we compete many weekends in the summer and fall. Most of our events are in the local area, such as Washington DC, Virginia, Maryland & Pennsylvania, but we also travel to farther places for National competitions and Boston for the Head of the Charles. We welcome all who have passed an intermediate level of rowing as well as college rowers who wish to stay on the water during the summer. If you're dedicated and wish to compete at a high level (before the sun is even up), these programs are for you.
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 For information about the Morning Men's Competitive Program please contact Jerry Knight.
If interested in rowing with the Morning Women's Competitive Program please contact Liz Clarke. 
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Evening Coed Program
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| The Evening Program of competitive men and women have been together since summer of 1998.
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The group rows and competes as mixed, all women's and/or all men's boats. The regattas this program attends include: Stonewall in Washington, D.C., Charm City Sprints in Baltimore both in June, Wye Island Regatta and the Ariel Head of the Patapsco both of which are in September and end the season with the Head of the Occoquan in November.
Practice is every Tuesday, Thursday evenings from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. and Saturdays from 6:00 to 8:00 A.M. with an occasional added practice when needed. The group includes programs for those people interested in just health and fitness as well as those desiring to compete at a higher level. All sessions are coached and there is a fee for coaching. Contact Amelia Heffernan for more information.
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Sweep & Scull Group
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ARC has a new group this season that combines sweep rowing and sculling. Details are as follows:
- Rowers must have passed ARC requirements before joining and pay full membership dues
- Schedule: Sweep- Tuesday and Thursday, Scull - Friday at 5:15 AM – 7:00 AM
- Scullers may also participate in the Wednesday morning coached session organized by the sculling group
- Please contact Wendy Hunt for information about sculling
- The group will have a coach one day a week for sweep and sculling
Contact: Ann Pierson at or Diane Bunce at for more information
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Recreational Rowers
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The Recreational Program meets on Sunday mornings from 7:00 to 9:00. It is a unique experience in which competitive and recreational rowers come together. These rows provide a wonderful view of the South River and numerous creeks that branch off the river. Experienced rowers and others who have completed the intermediate novice instruction are welcome. For more information, please contact Bob Blasé.
ARC has added a new membership option, which entitles that member to row once per week with any group. These rowers are eligible to compete on an as-needed basis, if a seat is available!
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Learn How To Row
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Learn to Row Sessions are held four times in late spring and summer with the purpose of introducing participants to the sport of rowing without a lengthy time commitment or large financial investment. Topics including safety, boat handling and rowing terminology will be discussed. Rowing technique will be instructed on the rowing machine, in the training barge as well as in shells. Generally each Learn to Row Session will be held over two consecutive weekends, Saturday and Sunday mornings from 7:00a.m. to 11:00a.m. Precise schedule and pricing information will be determined and posted shortly. For more specific questions, please contact Jenn Lowe.
Visit the Learn To Row Page for more information...
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| Those Learn to Row participants who would like to pursue their rowing education for either recreational or competitive reasons are invited to participate in ARC's Novice Program. The Novice Program's goals are to educate beginners to a level where they can try racing in the fall and transition into the other recreational/competitive groups of the Club the following year.
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Novice Rowing Program
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The Novice Program will provide participants with the broad knowledge and practical experience necessary to become good rowers and active club participants. Specific topics covered by the Novice Program (in addition to lots of rowing) include:
• ARC Rules and On the Water Safety
• Boat Handling and Rowing
• Coxing
• Introduction to Sculling
• Regatta Participation
• Rigging
• Introduction to the ARC Masters Programs
• Winter Conditioning
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All sessions will be coached and experienced coxswains will be provided for the a majority of the sessions. Pricing and event schedule will be determined and posted soon. Registration will be via the ARC web site's Event Calendar. Web registration will open about 1 June. To learn more, visit the Novice Program page.
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Strokes4Survivors
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Rowing for Rehabilitation for Cancer Survivors - The Annapolis Rowing
Club (ARC) offers a sweep rowing program to help individuals achieve their
highest potential in physical function, pain relief and quality of life. Program
goals include improving strength and endurance after surgery, chemotherapy or
other medical intervention.
Whether survivors are
occasional exercisers, weekend warriors, competitive athletes or something in
between, Annapolis Rowing Club’s coaches, support volunteers and club members
are committed to helping you safely achieve your fitness goals. To learn more, visit the Strokes4Survivors page.
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