Successful completion of Learn to Row class required. Intermediate Rowers: This class is a continuation of the initial LTR class and the beginning of a sculling focus. The class is centered around rowing in one-person boats. This class will tend to stay in the immediate vicinity of the boathouse between the bridges. The goals for athletes are to gain confidence sitting and rowing in a racing shell, navigating the traffic pattern, independently launching and stowing shells, and flipping and recovering (under coaches’ guidance). Firm knowledge of rowing terminology and understanding the idiosyncrasies of the Connecticut River are key to success in the course. Experienced Rowers: This is the final class in the LTR series for sculling, with similar goals: creating confidence in rowing a narrow, racing-style single. Athletes will be taken farther from the boathouse to work on fluidity, flip recovery, and obstacle navigation. They will also be taught to use our GPS tracking app for safety. Per club policy, athletes are required to take experienced sculling and/or receive coaches’ endorsement before registering for independent sculling. From college students to retirees, beginners to the very experienced, men and women of all ages and physical abilities can participate in Riverfront Recapture classes for beginning, intermediate and experienced rowers. Classes are offered in both large, team boats (sweep rowing) and smaller, individual boats (sculling) in spring, summer, and fall, and during the winter we train indoors. Financial assistance may be available to adult rowers. To inquire, contact Jonathan Near by email at jnear@riverfront.org.