How to Get Started in Rowing

Rowing is a sport that can be enjoyed by nearly everyone, and it can be a lifelong activity. It's great exercise and a wonderful way to enjoy the outdoors. Get out there and row, row, row your boat.

Things You'll Need

• Fleece Hat
• Waterproof Jackets
• Biking Gloves
• Biking Pants
• Waterproof jackets
• lightweight, waterproof athletic shoes

Instructions

1. Learn to swim. While it's not essential, you'll be more relaxed and enjoy greater freedom of movement if you can avoid wearing a lifejacket. A knowledge of swimming also reduces the fear of water.

2. Attend a rowing camp. Learn about camps that are available to you at the U.S. Sports Camps Web site (see ussportscamps.com).

3. Stop by your local sporting goods or outdoors store and ask about rowing equipment, classes and clubs.

4. Check out Row2k.com's links page to seek out high school, junior and senior clubs, or colleges and universities that have rowing programs you may wish to join.

5. Learn about the sport and the required equipment by visiting Row2k.com, WorldRowing.com, or the United States Olympic Committee Web site (usoc.org).

Tips & Warnings

• Go out and start today. Tomorrow you'll be another day older.

• Rowing is an inherently risky sport that can cause injury and even death.