Since 1997, Great Bay Rowing has been offering high school students and adults a chance to learn and enjoy the sport of rowing on the Oyster River in Durham. Under the direction of an experienced and talented coaching staff, the club currently offers beginner and novice programs to teach beginners how to row, an intermediate program for those readying themselves for more advanced recreational rowing or competition, and a competitive program for both junior and adult rowers. We offer both sweep and sculling, with programs in the early morning and late afternoon.

GBR prides themselves at maintaining a relaxed and encouraging environment where people of all abilities can enjoy the great sport of rowing.

Junior Rowing Programs

The junior novice and varsity programs are offered for students grade 9 thru 12. They meet Monday thru Friday in the afternoon for water and land practices.

The discipline, teamwork and character developed from this sport make rowers attractive to colleges. Several well-trained GBR juniors rowers have gone on to take prominent positions on their college rowing teams. Fun events, both rowing and non-rowing related, have become traditional aspects of the Great Bay Rowing team experience.

Junior Novice/Varsity Program

Student rowers from area high schools train to compete in local and regional competitions. Our experienced and talented coaching staff will instruct novice rowers on the fundamentals of rowing technique, equipment, proper conditioning and teamwork. Varsity level rowers will continue to develop both mentally and physically, improving on their technique and fitness level.

Spring Session - April 5 to June 13, 2010

       Practice: Monday thru Friday 5pm to 7pm

Summer Session I - June 14 to July 18, 2010

       Practice: Monday thru Friday 5pm to 7pm

Summer Session II - July 19 to August 22, 2010

       Practice: Monday thru Friday 5pm to 7pm

Fall Session - August 23 to October 30, 2010

       Practice: Monday thru Friday 5pm to 7pm

Youth Summer Program

Great Bay Rowing’s Youth Summer Program is offered out of the Club’s boathouse located at Jackson’s Landing in Durham, NH. The Program features intensive training and recreational activities at the boathouse and on the Oyster River for students in the 7th and 8th grades.  Each session runs 5 days, and closes with a row-by the dock for the parents of our campers. Our Program staff boasts some of the finest rowers and coaches on the seacoast, and is sure to give your child an experience to remember!

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Adult Rowing Programs

The master’s program is for ages 18 and older, with or without any prior rowing experience. They meet in the early morning for water and land practices.

NEW! Adult Beginner Rowing Workshop

This week long workshop is for adults interested in experiencing the sport of rowing. Participants will first learn the basic techniques using the Concept 2 ergometers, then move to the water in our safe and study barge. By the end of the week, participants will row in one of our racing shells along with experienced GBR rowers.  No experience is necessary.

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Master Novice Program

Under the direction of an experienced and talented coaching staff, the club currently offers a summer novice program to teach beginners the fundamentals of rowing technique and equipment in a fun, safe environment.

Master Intermediate/Competitive Program

This program is for masters ready for more advanced recreational rowing and/or competition. During the season our coaches will offer critique and instruction to individual rowers and the team to further refine their rowing technique, skill, and physical condition.

Spring Session - April 5 to June 13, 2010

       Practice: Monday thru Friday 5:30am to 7am

Summer Session - June 14 to August 22, 2010

       Practice: Monday thru Friday 5:30am to 7am

Fall Session - August 23 to October 30, 2010

       Practice: Monday thru Friday 5:30am to 7am

Summer Sculling Program

In the summer, Great Bay Rowing offers a sculling program for anyone who wants to learn the sport of rowing in a single shell, double or quad. The difference of rowing in a scull from the sweep boat is that each rower has 2 oars instead of one and balance becomes even more important.

This program is for ages 18 and older, with or without any prior rowing experience. They meet in the evening 3 times a week during the summer.

Summer Session - June 14 to August 22, 2010

       Practice: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 5pm to 7pm

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Program Cost

$300 per session user fee Due at registration. Covers the cost of boats, coaching staff, maintenance, gas, and other necessary expenses. User fees are not tax deductible. Rowers will not be allowed to participate in any GBR activities on or off the water unless fees are paid in full.

Junior Summer session I or II is a $150 per session user fee, $300 for both Junior Summer sessions

*Cost for races - which includes entry fees, cost of the gas to pull the boat trailer, coaching fees for race day, tolls, and per/mile maintenance for the vehicle pulling the trailer are not included in the user fee.

Program Requirements

Great Bay Rowing requires each participant to provide the following before the beginning of each session, forms can be found on the website:

    - Completed Registration Form

    - Completed Medical & Emergency Information Form

    - Completed Waiver of Liability and Parental Consent Form

    - Swim Test Form

    - $300 check, payable to: Great Bay Rowing

    - paid membership to USRowing

The registration form and other required forms must be completed and user fees paid for each season before the participant is able to participate in any Great Bay Rowing activities, on or off the water.  Please give all forms and payment to your coach.

GBR requires active rowing members to maintain a current membership in the USRowing organization. USRowing membership is also required for many of the races that the club participates in.  GBR is a USRowing Club member allowing the club to benefit from USRowing insurance and training offerings.  Please visit their site and register as an individual member; indicate on the application you are affiliated with Great Bay Rowing.