Whatcom Rowing association

Learn to Row

Learn to Erg

Youth Programs

Adult Programs

Erg Ed

Whatcom Rowing Association (WRA) is a nonprofit community-based rowing club that has served Whatcom County since 2011.  We are dedicated to offering individuals of all ages the opportunity to learn the sport of rowing in a safe, fun, and beautiful environment. WRA offers a variety of programs for all ages and experience levels.  We believe the positive attributes of rowing are tangible across a lifespan and we are passionate about providing access to all.  Whether you have previous experience or have never touched an oar, we have something for you.   

Learn to Row

This nine-week Learn to Row course is designed as an introduction to basic rowing technique. Athletes will learn proper rowing form and develop the skills, drills, tasks, and vocabulary needed to row safely. We will introduce you to the club and prepare you for many types of rowing shells.
 

Membership is not required to take Learn to Row classes.  

Learn to Erg

Rowing indoors is a low impact cardio, full body workout. Learn to ‘Erg’ classes teach you the proper techniques, mechanics, and lingo of rowing on Concept II rowing machines.
 
Why are they called ergs? Rowing machines are actually ergometers, which measure the amount of work a person does while rowing (think back to those high school science classes!). 

Youth Programs

Whatcom Rowing Association’s Junior Program introduces youth ages 12 to 17 to the sport of rowing in a safe, supportive, and challenging environment.

We offer coached classes for athletes of all skill levels, led by experienced coaches dedicated to helping each rower build confidence, develop technique, and succeed—both on and off the water.

Adult Programs

The experienced rowing classes are for rowers with previous rowing experience or for those that have completed Learn to Row 1 and 2 with coaches permission.
 
Rowers need the skill and fitness to row 3 x 5 km intervals, 15 km each practice.  Our goal is to build endurance, fitness, stamina and whole boat skills. 

Erg Ed

The ERG ED®: Rowing in the Classroom curriculum is a nationally recognized and SHAPE aligned Physical Education unit that offers easy implementation and integration for teachers, schools, and administrators. 
 
Erg Ed is a partnership between Whatcom Rowing Association and The George Pocock Foundation.

Join and Support

Are you interested in rowing or learning more?

Please send an email to info@whatcomrowing.org or fill out our Information Request Form.  One of our volunteers will get back to you as quickly as possible.

Information Request Form

Safety

The Whatcom Rowing Association is a SafeSport boathouse. SafeSport aims to eliminate any form of sexual misconduct, emotional misconduct, physical misconduct, bullying, harassment and hazing in our sport.

As a member of USRowing, WRA is committed to improving the development and safety of athletes and participants involved in rowing. In an effort to prevent the emotional, physical, and sexual abuse of athletes, the SafeSport Act requires national governing bodies and Paralympic sports organizations to implement both prevention training and prevention policies.

Mission

We are dedicated to offering individuals of all ages the opportunity to learn the sport of rowing in a safe, fun, and beautiful environment.

Vision

WRA offers a variety of programs for all ages and experience levels.

Values

We believe the positive attributes of rowing are tangible across a lifespan and we are passionate about providing access to all.

Go Whatcom!

Whatcom Rowing Association (WRA) is a nonprofit community-based rowing club that has served Whatcom County since 2011. Whether you have previous experience or have never touched an oar, we have something for you. 

Have Questions?

Please fill out the program information form to learn more and connect with us at WRA. 

Program Information Form