Welcome to the Washington Rowing School

The Washington Rowing School was created to make the sport of rowing accessible to everyone. Whether you crave a new physical outlet or are looking for more enjoyable ways to spend time on the water -- rowing combines grace, skill and balance while giving you a full physical workout. Founder and coach Cynthia E. Cole brings over 33 years of competitive rowing and coaching experience and is now offering one-on-one and small group instruction for beginners and experienced rowers alike. Classes and individual instruction are available for sweep rowing or sculling.

Learn to row or perfect your technique on the tranquil waters of the Anacostia River. All classes launch from the Bladensburg Waterfront Park just outside of Washington, DC. View the current list of class times or contact us today to sign up.

**NEW SUMMER 2008 CLASSES - Sign up Now

JR LEARN TO ROW PROGRAM - Our Learn To Row series for high school students will run July 7 - 18, Mondays through Fridays from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. As a grand finale the new rowers will compete in the Paddlesport Regatta on Saturday, July 19. The group is open to any teenagers. They will be introduced to both sweep rowing and sculling. Cost is $200. Email us at info@washingtonrowingschool.com or call 202-344-0886 with questions or to sign up. Space is limited.
SATURDAY LEARN TO ROW SERIES - The Saturday Learn to Row series begins on July 12, 8-10am. Cost is $200 for eight outings. This program rows in eights and fours. Contact us and sign up now to take advantage of summertime rowing.

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In the News

Jul 31, 2007 - Read how rowing can change your life! A Washington area man avoids the daily highway commute by riding his bike to Bladensburg Park and rowing to work in DC. "Man Rows to Work, Leaves Car Behind", from abcnews.com.
Jul 7, 2007 - Read the latest PRESS on the Washington Rowing School, "Want to Row? Test the Waters" from The Washington Post. Click here to read all press coverage.