Getting on the Water


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Adult Summer Rowing​
Experienced Adult Sweep Rowing  
Tuesdays / Thursdays  5:30pm-7pm. 

Adult Beginner Learn to Row Classes
Mondays / Wednesdays 5:30pm-7:30pm
$10 or less (sliding scale) per class
*Beginners can move to the Experienced Sweep Rowing after 4-5 classes*
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Summer Youth Programs -- Learn to Row or Kayak!! 
Registration is open for our summer youth programs. Check out the the all the fun activities and sign up today!

LAST WEEK OF KAYAKING CAMP AUG 9-13--Afternoon slots available!  

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Getting Involved

Volunteer

We are running events, sanding and painting oars, fixing boats, organizing the work bench, installing cabinets, making snacks and so much more.

Now is the perfect time to help out as we prepare for our favorite fall event, The Paper City Regatta!
Email John Hooks Davis  or call the Boathouse for more info.
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Third Weekends
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Join us the 3rd weekend of the month for  special festivities: trainings, social activities, events, and snacks!
For July we hosted a "Capsize Clinic", where, as one of our board members likes to say, "Capsizing is easy. The practice is getting back in!"

Don't miss our next "Third Weekend" Sunday August 29. Check back here for more info as the time gets closer.

Stay Informed
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With our newsletter. Check out the most recent edition, past editions, as well as some nice videos of life around the boathouse, on our NEWS page!

You can also Like us on Facebook and Follow us on Instagram
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Upcoming Events

AUGUST

• Saturday Aug 21-- Bayada Regatta, Philadelphia --One of the first, and now one of the largest all-adaptive rowing competitions in the world. Closed to the public this year, but you can send virtual support to our Holyoke Rowers attending! (and snacks are welcome too)
• Sunday Aug 22-- Introduction to Kayaking: Paddling and Safety Instruction with the Appalachian Mountain Club, A full day of kayaking aimed at beginners or folks without formal instruction. 10am-4pm at Holyoke Rows. Come join some great folks learning how to safely get out on the water!
• Saturday Aug 28-- The Care Center of Holyoke's Young Parents Regatta--The pinnacle of the Rowing Strong, Rowing Together program with coach Laura Christoph. This event is exclusive to the Care Center Crew members, but supporters and spectators are encouraged!
• Sunday Aug 29-- "Third Weekend" River Day and End of Summer potluck at the boathouse!

SEPTEMBER

• Saturday Sept 11--Rockrimmon Regatta, Springfield 3 mile stake race fro singles, doubles, and fours
• Saturday Sept 18-- "Third Weekend" Come help us prep for our hometown regatta!

• Saturday Sept 25--The Paper City Regatta, Holyoke Rows 4k and 2k races
• ​Sunday Sept 26-- NECKRA Holyoke Rows Fall Festival Race 

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OCTOBER

• Saturday Oct 2--Dragon Boat Festival, Springfield --8th annual family-friendly festival!
• Sunday Oct 3--Head of the Riverfront Regatta, Hartford
• Friday Oct 22-Sunday Oct 23-- Head of the Charles, Cambridge 

All ages, abilities, and interests always welcome!