The Argonaut Rowing Club has a variety of programs for adults that provide an opportunity to row regardless of your experience.

There are programs for you whether you are new to the sport of rowing through the Learn to Row pathway, want to jump back in a boat or are a seasoned veteran. Specific programs are offered for recreational rowers and experienced rowers under the guidance of our coaches and program coordinators. We also offer opportunities for rowers of all levels to compete in regattas throughout the season.

Interested in Para rowing? Learn more

Visiting from another rowing club? Check out Guest Rows.

I want to row. How does this work?

We start with Learn to Row.

Come Try It Day  A free one-day annual event focused on experiencing what it's like to row. Info for Try It Day 2025 will be announced soon.

Learn to Row 10 hours of hands-on lessons over 3 weeks. Offered throughout the rowing season. Learn More.

Then we help you develop your skills.

Learn to Train For Learn to Row grads. Join our coached sculling and sweep sessions. Mix with more experienced members to hone your skills. Learn More

Be fit for life.

Club Rowing Row in a variety of boats. Gain confidence and independence, progress towards your goals: fitness, proficiency, racing. Learn More

You want to excel.

Senior / Under 23 Our most elite competitive program limited to 25 athletes 6-9 times per week, with dedicated coaching. Learn more

Masters (21+) Competitive crew, high level training, 3+ days a week. Learn more.

Get more information on being a coxswain.

Non-Rowing Memberships are also available. Check out dry land training, or becoming a Social Member. 

Member Programs

Any athlete can move between programs based on program capacity and athlete ability. Generally crews start to form in the spring; however, you can join any adult rowing program at any time in the season. 

If you are unsure of which program to join or just want more information, please contact our Adult Rowing Manager, Julia, at rowingmanager@argonautrowingclub.com

Learn to Train - Continue Your Learning

Requirements: Learn to Row (LTR) graduate or previous rowing experience. Ages 18+

Fees: Included in Club membership. Contact membership@argonautrowingclub.com

The Learn-to-Train (“LTT”) program is geared towards rowers who have either recently graduated from a Learn-to-Row class or are coming back to rowing after some time away from the sport. All registrants become a full member of the club and membership lasts until March 31, 2026.

Participants of this program will hone their boat-handling skills, improve their technique, and build their rowing fitness to help them reach their rowing goals in a fun and engaging environment. By the end of Learn-to-Train, participants can expect to have gained the skills necessary to join the Club Rowing program.

The Learn-to-Train program has three rowing practices per week, for eight (8) weeks. To get the most out of their rowing experience, participants are advised to come to all three practices per week; however attendance at each practice is not mandatory. There are seven LTT sessions offered over the course of the 2025 rowing season: Session A, B, C, D, E, F, and G. Sessions are eight (8) weeks in length and run on weekday evenings from 6:30 - 8:00pm.

2025 Learn to Train Schedule

	PRACTICE SCHEDULE	START DATE	END DATE
Session A	Tue / Wed / Thur	Tuesday, 6 May	Thursday, 26 Jun
Session B*	Mon / Tue / Thur	Tuesday, 20 May	Thursday, 10 Jul
Session C	Tue / Wed / Thur	Tuesday, 3 June	Thursday, 24 July
Session D**	Mon / Tue / Thur	Wednesday, 2 July	Thursday, 21 August
Session E	Tue / Wed / Thur	Tuesday, 15 July	Thursday, 4 Sept.
Session F	Mon / Tue / Thur	Monday, 28 July	Thursday, 18 Sept.
Session G	Tue / Wed / Thur	Tuesday, 26 August	Thursday, 16 Oct.

* Session B will start on Tuesday, 20 May instead of Monday, 19 May due to Victoria Day.

** Canada Day is on a Tuesday. For that week, LTT-B and LTT-D will only run on Wednesday & Thursday.

Benefits: This program will allow you to improve your rowing technique and fitness levels. You are also entitled to all the benefits of a full member, including year-round access to the club, weight room, erg room, and social events.

Safety: All Learn to Train sessions are taught by qualified coaches.

Eligibility: Graduates of LTR. Ages 18+

How to Register: REGISTRATION OPENS IN MARCH. Learn-to-Train is a members only program. You must join under one of our memberships first, then register for Learn to Train separately in the "Members Only" section of our website.

More Information: Read the program package. Contact rowingmanager@argonautrowingclub.com

Club Rowing - Fit for Life

Requirements: Learn to Train graduate or experienced rower. 18+

Frequency: Club rowing sessions are offered Monday - Friday 7am-10am, 4:30-8:30pm and on Saturday and Sunday 9am - noon. Row as often as you'd like during these times.

The Club Rowing program is a recreational program for those with previous rowing experience. This program is the next step for new members who have completed Learn-to-Train, as well as any member who is looking to row with a less rigorous training schedule. Club rowers typically row three-to-four times per week both in sculling and sweep boats.

Community, fitness, and fun are the primary objectives of Club Rowing, with racing secondary. Rowers are encouraged to form their own crews and, for those who are interested, are provided with some racing opportunities over the course of the summer and fall! 

An information session is held annually at the start of the season, usually in mid-March, which provides a great opportunity for Club Rowing members to form new crews or join existing crews with available space. However, you can join the Club Program at any time throughout the season.

Read more about the Club Rowing program in our program package!

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Masters Development Program (21+)

Requirements: Minimum 2 years rowing experience or experienced competitive rower returning to the sport.

Frequency: Tuesday & Thursday 5:30 - 7:00am, Sunday 7:00 - 9:00am, additional athlete-led training sessions throughout the week.

The program is designed for rowers, aged 21+, who would like to continue to develop their technical and racing skills while balancing other commitments. There will be separate training groups for master’s women and men.

This is a coached program and selection standards must be achieved in order to be a participant in the program.   The coach’s selections will be based on technique, strength, fitness, and commitment.  The objective is to form crews that are compatible in technical competency, physical ability and age. 

Coached practices take place 3 times per week and self-led practice sessions are encouraged outside of set practice periods.  Crews from this program will compete in sprint races in the spring/summer and head races in the fall as organized by the coach.

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Masters Performance Program (21+)

Requirements: Minimum 8 years rowing experience

Frequency: Monday, Wednesday & Friday 5:30 - 7:00am, Saturday 6:00 - 8:00am, additional athlete-led training sessions throughout the week.

The program is designed for rowers, aged 21+, who would like to focus on competitive training and racing while balancing other commitments. There will be separate training groups for master’s women and men. 

This is a coached program and selection standards must be achieved in order to be a participant in the program.  The coach’s selections will be based on technique, strength, fitness, and commitment. The objective is to form crews that are compatible in technical competency, physical ability and age. 

Coached practices take place 4 times per week and self-led practice sessions are encouraged outside of set practice periods.  Crews from this program will compete in sprint races in the spring/summer and head races in the fall as organized by the coach.

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Seniors / Under 23 (18+)

Requirements: All competitive rowers Ages 18+

Frequency: Training minimum 6 mornings per week

The Senior program is for athletes who are over 18 and racing 2000m. The program includes a wide range of athletes; from those who are currently rowing in a university program and wish to continue training over the summer, to those who wish to continue pursuing a competitive rowing program at the club. The program involves an intensive training schedule with morning and afternoon practices.  Athletes will be placed in Varsity or JV groups depending on their level of experience and testing results.

The Argonaut Rowing Club Senior/U23 program competes at all local summer regattas including Dominion Day, CORA regattas, RowOntario Championships and the Royal Canadian Henley Regatta.

The lead coaches for this program are Nikki Morrison and Dave Wigg.

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Coxswain - The Coach in the Boat

Requirements: no experience necessary

Frequency: flexible

Fees: Contact membership@argonautrowingclub.com

Like being on the water?

Be a leader and navigate Lake Ontario for your crew!

Every program needs a coxswain or two!

As a coxswain (a.k.a. coxie) you are in control of the boat both on and off the water. You are responsible for your own safety, the safety of your crew and of other water users and the equipment, much of which is extremely expensive to repair or replace. Therefore you need to be aware of what is going on around you at all times.

Within the boundaries of safety and working as a team with the rest of the club, your job is to make sure that your crew gets the most out of every outing, and wins races.

New to coxing?

We’ll give you the tools you need to feel confident guiding your crew.

For more information contact membership@argonautrowingclub.com

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