• Recreational

    Participants are required to complete the 'Learn to Row' program or have prior on water rowing experience.

    We will row in double, singles or four.

    Season is mid May to mid October, with water temperatures and weather permitting.

  • 2025 Learn to Row

    Participants will learn rowing safety, rowing technique and boat handling

    No previous experience necessary.

    When is it?

    There are 3 program options (8 lessons of 1.5 hours in each program, 12 hours total):

    CREW 1: Monday & Wednesday
    July 7 – July 30, 6:00pm – 7:30pm

    CREW 2: Tuesday & Thursday
    July 8 – July 31, 6:00pm – 7:30pm

    CREW 3: Saturday & Sunday
    July 5– July 27, 8:00am – 9:30am

    What does it cost?

    $245.00 (Note: The fee includes membership in Rowing Canada Aviron and Row New Brunswick)

    How many people can sign up?

    Lessons will be provided in a 4 person rowing shell. We will accept up to six people per crew. Sign ups are first come, first served.

    How fit do I have to be?

    We welcome participants 15 years and up, of all abilities and fitness levels. Participants less than 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult participant. You must be able to swim 30 metres. Some freedom of movement is required for getting into and out of the boat. Crews will also carry their boat to the water.

    What do I wear?

    Close fitting shorts (spandex bike-type shorts are ideal) or tights, and a t-shirt (with a sweatshirt or fleece if it is cold). Remember to wear/bring socks and a water bottle.

    How do I keep rowing after Learn to Row?

    Graduates can register for the Novice Program. Details will be discussed at the end of Learn to Row sessions.

    Where is it?

    Grand Falls Marina

Please read this page to the bottom to ensure a clear understanding of the FBRC’s registration process, fee breakdown and membership/refund policies. HST is included in fees on this page and are separated in the RCA program registration portal.

Fees cover the period of April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026 and include membership in Rowing Canada Aviron and Row New Brunswick ($39.40).

Refunds:

The FBRC does not issue refunds of program fees. Under special circumstances, a program fee may be partially refunded based on provision of timely, officially documented medical reasons, which cannot have pre-existed at the time of joining FBRC. This decision is solely at the discretion of the Board, and subject to deduction of fees committed on behalf of the registrant, such as Row Canada and Rowing New Brunswick membership fees. A $10.00 administrative fee will be deducted from any refund.