BIAC offers these programs for adult scullers and rowers. Adults are called "masters" in rowing and sculling (even when they're novices!). For information about any of these programs, please email info@gobair.org or see the Contacts page for particular programs.
Interested in a Guest row? BIAC offers a few opportunities for guests who are experienced scullers and rowers. If you are visiting from out of town or would like to try-before-you-buy a full membership, see Guest Scullers and Rowers.
See also Paddling Program and Dragon Boat Program.
Scullers use either their own private shells or BIAC club boats. They generally row when the water and winds are calm, typically in the morning.
Coached sessions are available throughout the year. Occasional technique clinics are offered, usually during the warmer months.
Scullers range in interest and ability from recreational to fitness to highly competitive. Many members of BIAC rowing teams are also scullers; good sculling technique enhances sweep skills.
To join this program, complete and submit the Rowing and Sculling Membership Application.
BIAC offers a Learn to Scull class that meets for eight sessions held over two-and-a-half weeks. Days and times vary by class. Included in the price is a month's trial membership in BIAC, during which participants can take other sculling classes, perhaps become certified in a single shell, and decide if they wish to become BIAC members.
In addition, we offer experienced sweep rowers, or scullers returning to the sport after a hiatus, weekend "derust" clinics, during which Alice Henderson helps you refresh your skills and achieve certification to take out single shells on your own.
Alice Henderson offers coached sessions on Wednesday and Friday mornings. These are technical sculling classes with a bit of cardio. Members row at their own pace and are given individual coaching attention. A participant describes the sessions as "...specific to each person's needs," appreciating Alice's ability to "find a solution to that specific problem." For more information, or if you are interested in joining a session, contact Alice Henderson. Ready to sign up for Everybody Rows (Erows)? Book here.
Kathleen Faust also teaches Level 2 Sculling technique and cardio on Wednesday mornings. Open to any BIAC member who is approved to row a sculling single (1x) (like Learn to Scull graduates). For more information, contact Kathleen Faust. To sign up for Sculling 2, book here.
We are currently seeking a coach for this program. We will announce the session schedule as soon as the coach is hired.
Coached by Mike Still, this program is for scullers focusing on improving their fitness level and sculling technique. Most sessions include a video review. Although many members of the group compete, that is not a necessary prerequisite. Practices are held Tuesday and Thursday 8-9:30am, and Saturday 9-10:30am. Scullers make a monthly commitment for 1-3 sessions/week, with coaching fees based on the number of sessions attended. There is also a single-session drop-in rate. If you are interested in joining a practice, contact Heidi Schley.
Composed primarily of Learn to Row graduates, this team practices Tuesday and Thursday from 5:00-7:00am and Saturday from 6:00-8:00am. Rowers further develop rowing and sculling skills, and prepare to compete in local and regional regattas. Adult novice status is two years, after which the athlete is ready to move on. The head novice coach is Chuck Bonnici.
Practice times are Tuesday and Thursday mornings 5:00-7:00am, and Saturday mornings 6:00-8:00am. Rowers new to BIAC with previous rowing experience are asked to come out for a practice or two for technical evaluation to assess which team is the best fit. There are seasonal opportunities to race in local regattas. The open team head coach is Jenifer Aguirre.
Join a fun group class with a focus on technique and cardio in both sweep and sculling boats. If you enjoy rowing in group boats, this class is for you. It meets Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:00-7:00am. The cost is $50 a month. This class is open to anyone with at least one year of rowing experience. Tracy Wilk is the team lead. Please contact Alice for details.
For experienced, highly competitive rowers, the men's and women's competitive masters team practices Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 5:00-7:00am, with additional required individual and group practices. The teams prepare for local, regional, national and international regattas. The competitive team lead is Frances Rubenstein.
For experienced rowers and scullers, a drop-in row (arranged in advance) with either a buddy or one of the teams is available for a small fee. All options require signing a waiver and coach approval of your skill set to use our equipment and launch from our docks. The team rows are often logistically easier in terms of these requirements because coaches are present, but if you are an experienced sculler, getting out on the water with a sculling class club member as a sponsor is possible.
Here is a sampling of drop-in options to get you started.