Learn to row at Lake Lanier Rowing Center

GAINESVILLE - The first session of adult introductory rowing instruction will be held April 10-24 at Lake Lanier Olympic Center on Clark's Bridge Road. <br> <br> The two-hour classes, open to all adults, will focus on fundamentals of the rowing stroke in sweep and sculling, boat safety and handling, equipment terminology, and coxing. Summer and fall sessions will follow, each consisting of seven classes. Participants may row in single or double boats, or in a group of four or eight. <br> <br> The classes are taught by John Ferriss, Head Coach and Executive Director of the rowing club, with the help of club members. <br> <br> One of these is Carolyn Calupca, who began rowing in college and has been coaching "Learn to Row" classes at LLRC since she joined. <br> <br> Carolyn notes that she enjoys seeing others discover a sport that she has loved for so long, and says, "The program gives people a chance to get outside and on the water, make new friends, and get involved in the community. Also, since everyone is starting from the same place, they learn and grow together, and can even start to compete in regattas if they like."<br> <br> Most LLRC members are former Learn to Row students who fell in love with the sport and subsequently joined the club.<br> <br> Two of these are Bas and Eva Oskam, a retired couple who were hiking the Appalachian Trail when medical concerns forced them to find other activities. They became interested in rowing during the 1996 Olympics and decided they wanted to sign up for the Learn to Row program. "We enjoy the exercise, the competitiveness, and the friendliness of the other rowers," says Bas.<br> <br> The cost of the Learn to Row sessions (seven classes) is $80, which applies to club dues for those who decide to join.<br> <br> For more information call Lake Lanier Rowing Club at 770-287-0077, e-mail [email protected], or visit the website at llrc.ws.

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