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Adult Rowing
Whether you’re new to rowing or returning with experience, our adult rowing programs (ages 18+) offer a welcoming way to build fitness, confidence, and skill—while enjoying time on Hingham Harbor and connecting with a strong rowing community.
All on-the-water sessions are fully coached and supported by safety launches.
Director of Rowing: Sarah Dewey
Our rowing programs are led by an experienced coaching team, under the direction of Sarah Dewey. Former U.S. National Team gold medalist and Division I coach, Sarah brings world-class experience and a supportive, athlete-first approach to HMC. During the school year, she serves as Head Coach of the Hingham High School Boys Crew.
Program Requirements (Please Review Before Registering)
Swimming: All rowers must be confident swimmers, including swimming underwater, and are required to watch the USRowing Safety Video prior to participation.
Physical Readiness: For safety, rowers must be able to turn their head while rowing and perform a deep squat to dock or water level and stand back up unassisted.
Height Recommendation: A minimum height of 5 feet is recommended to safely handle rowing equipment.
Learn to Row
Who: Adults
Prerequisites: Competent swimmer; no experience needed
Designed for first-time adult rowers in a relaxed, supportive setting. Athletes learn basic boat and oar handling, on-the-water safety, and rowing commands while building confidence in stable single sculls (1x). As skills progress, rowers are introduced to rowing in a quad.
Inclement weather days: Erg & Circuit Training (erg intervals, strength, core, mobility).
Spring (3 Week Sessions)
Summer (2 Week Sessions)
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Learn to Row
Who: Adults
Prerequisites: Competent swimmer; no experience needed
Designed for first-time adult rowers in a relaxed, supportive setting. Athletes learn basic boat and oar handling, on-the-water safety, and rowing commands while building confidence in stable single sculls (1x). As skills progress, rowers are introduced to rowing in a quad.
Inclement weather days: Erg & Circuit Training (erg intervals, strength, core, mobility).
Spring (3 Week Sessions)
Summer (2 Week Sessions)
Register
Learn to Row
Who: Adults
Prerequisites: Competent swimmer; no experience needed
Designed for first-time adult rowers in a relaxed, supportive setting. Athletes learn basic boat and oar handling, on-the-water safety, and rowing commands while building confidence in stable single sculls (1x). As skills progress, rowers are introduced to rowing in a quad.
Inclement weather days: Erg & Circuit Training (erg intervals, strength, core, mobility).
Spring (3 Week Sessions)
Summer (2 Week Sessions)
Register
Learn to Row
Who: Adults
Prerequisites: Competent swimmer; no experience needed
Designed for first-time adult rowers in a relaxed, supportive setting. Athletes learn basic boat and oar handling, on-the-water safety, and rowing commands while building confidence in stable single sculls (1x). As skills progress, rowers are introduced to rowing in a quad.
Inclement weather days: Erg & Circuit Training (erg intervals, strength, core, mobility).
Spring (3 Week Sessions)
Summer (2 Week Sessions)
Register
Coastal Singles (1x)
Who: Adults
Prerequisites: Competent swimmer; previous sculling experience required
Designed for confident rowers ready for greater independence and refinement. Scullers row singles independently or in a fleet, focusing on balance, technique, and efficient boat flow, with opportunities to prepare for the Captain’s Test.
Inclement weather days: Erg & Circuit Training (erg intervals, strength, core, mobility).
Spring (6 Class Sessions)
Summer (4 Class Sessions)
Register
Coastal Singles (1x)
Who: Adults
Prerequisites: Competent swimmer; previous sculling experience required
Designed for confident rowers ready for greater independence and refinement. Scullers row singles independently or in a fleet, focusing on balance, technique, and efficient boat flow, with opportunities to prepare for the Captain’s Test.
Inclement weather days: Erg & Circuit Training (erg intervals, strength, core, mobility).
Spring (6 Class Sessions)
Summer (4 Class Sessions)
Register
Coastal Singles (1x)
Who: Adults
Prerequisites: Competent swimmer; previous sculling experience required
Designed for confident rowers ready for greater independence and refinement. Scullers row singles independently or in a fleet, focusing on balance, technique, and efficient boat flow, with opportunities to prepare for the Captain’s Test.
Inclement weather days: Erg & Circuit Training (erg intervals, strength, core, mobility).
Spring (6 Class Sessions)
Summer (4 Class Sessions)
Register
Coastal Singles (1x)
Who: Adults
Prerequisites: Competent swimmer; previous sculling experience required
Designed for confident rowers ready for greater independence and refinement. Scullers row singles independently or in a fleet, focusing on balance, technique, and efficient boat flow, with opportunities to prepare for the Captain’s Test.
Inclement weather days: Erg & Circuit Training (erg intervals, strength, core, mobility).
Spring (6 Class Sessions)
Summer (4 Class Sessions)
Register
Coastal Quads (4x+)
Who: Adults
Prerequisites: Competent swimmer; previous sculling experience required
Designed for experienced, comfortable rowers who enjoy rowing as a crew. Athletes row in quads, building fitness while exploring the harbor, strengthening teamwork, and connecting with fellow rowers. Sessions balance steady workouts with an enjoyable, social on-the-water experience.
Inclement weather days: Erg & Circuit Training (erg intervals, strength, core, mobility).
Spring (6 Class Sessions)
Summer (4 Class Sessions)
Fall (5 Class Sessions)
Register
Coastal Quads (4x+)
Who: Adults
Prerequisites: Competent swimmer; previous sculling experience required
Designed for experienced, comfortable rowers who enjoy rowing as a crew. Athletes row in quads, building fitness while exploring the harbor, strengthening teamwork, and connecting with fellow rowers. Sessions balance steady workouts with an enjoyable, social on-the-water experience.
Inclement weather days: Erg & Circuit Training (erg intervals, strength, core, mobility).
Spring (6 Class Sessions)
Summer (4 Class Sessions)
Fall (5 Class Sessions)
Register
Coastal Quads (4x+)
Who: Adults
Prerequisites: Competent swimmer; previous sculling experience required
Designed for experienced, comfortable rowers who enjoy rowing as a crew. Athletes row in quads, building fitness while exploring the harbor, strengthening teamwork, and connecting with fellow rowers. Sessions balance steady workouts with an enjoyable, social on-the-water experience.
Inclement weather days: Erg & Circuit Training (erg intervals, strength, core, mobility).
Spring (6 Class Sessions)
Summer (4 Class Sessions)
Fall (5 Class Sessions)
Register
Coastal Quads (4x+)
Who: Adults
Prerequisites: Competent swimmer; previous sculling experience required
Designed for experienced, comfortable rowers who enjoy rowing as a crew. Athletes row in quads, building fitness while exploring the harbor, strengthening teamwork, and connecting with fellow rowers. Sessions balance steady workouts with an enjoyable, social on-the-water experience.
Inclement weather days: Erg & Circuit Training (erg intervals, strength, core, mobility).
Spring (6 Class Sessions)
Summer (4 Class Sessions)
Fall (5 Class Sessions)
Register
Coastal Sweep Eight (8+)
Who: Adults
Prerequisites: Competent swimmer; previous rowing experience required
Designed for confident rowers ready for greater independence and refinement. Sweep rowers train as a crew in the Resolute racing eight, following workouts tailored to the group to build fitness and cohesion.
Inclement weather days: Erg & Circuit Training (erg intervals, strength, core, mobility).
Spring (6 Class Sessions)
Summer (4 Class Sessions)
Fall (5 Class Sessions)
Register
Coastal Sweep Eight (8+)
Who: Adults
Prerequisites: Competent swimmer; previous rowing experience required
Designed for confident rowers ready for greater independence and refinement. Sweep rowers train as a crew in the Resolute racing eight, following workouts tailored to the group to build fitness and cohesion.
Inclement weather days: Erg & Circuit Training (erg intervals, strength, core, mobility).
Spring (6 Class Sessions)
Summer (4 Class Sessions)
Fall (5 Class Sessions)
Register
Coastal Sweep Eight (8+)
Who: Adults
Prerequisites: Competent swimmer; previous rowing experience required
Designed for confident rowers ready for greater independence and refinement. Sweep rowers train as a crew in the Resolute racing eight, following workouts tailored to the group to build fitness and cohesion.
Inclement weather days: Erg & Circuit Training (erg intervals, strength, core, mobility).
Spring (6 Class Sessions)
Summer (4 Class Sessions)
Fall (5 Class Sessions)
Register
Coastal Sweep Eight (8+)
Who: Adults
Prerequisites: Competent swimmer; previous rowing experience required
Designed for confident rowers ready for greater independence and refinement. Sweep rowers train as a crew in the Resolute racing eight, following workouts tailored to the group to build fitness and cohesion.
Inclement weather days: Erg & Circuit Training (erg intervals, strength, core, mobility).
Spring (6 Class Sessions)
Summer (4 Class Sessions)
Fall (5 Class Sessions)
Register
Open Row
Who: Adults
Prerequisites: Competent swimmer; strong prior rowing experience required
A flexible, self-directed rowing option for experienced athletes. Rowers design their own workouts, form lineups with friends, and row independently in 1x, 4x, 4+, and 8+ boats. Ideal for maintaining fitness, sharpening skills, or adding extra water time.
Inclement weather days: Erg & Circuit Training (erg intervals, strength, core, mobility).
Single Sessions
Register
Open Row
Who: Adults
Prerequisites: Competent swimmer; strong prior rowing experience required
A flexible, self-directed rowing option for experienced athletes. Rowers design their own workouts, form lineups with friends, and row independently in 1x, 4x, 4+, and 8+ boats. Ideal for maintaining fitness, sharpening skills, or adding extra water time.
Inclement weather days: Erg & Circuit Training (erg intervals, strength, core, mobility).
Single Sessions
Register
Open Row
Who: Adults
Prerequisites: Competent swimmer; strong prior rowing experience required
A flexible, self-directed rowing option for experienced athletes. Rowers design their own workouts, form lineups with friends, and row independently in 1x, 4x, 4+, and 8+ boats. Ideal for maintaining fitness, sharpening skills, or adding extra water time.
Inclement weather days: Erg & Circuit Training (erg intervals, strength, core, mobility).
Single Sessions
Register
Open Row
Who: Adults
Prerequisites: Competent swimmer; strong prior rowing experience required
A flexible, self-directed rowing option for experienced athletes. Rowers design their own workouts, form lineups with friends, and row independently in 1x, 4x, 4+, and 8+ boats. Ideal for maintaining fitness, sharpening skills, or adding extra water time.
Inclement weather days: Erg & Circuit Training (erg intervals, strength, core, mobility).
Single Sessions
Register
Logbook Singles
Who: Advanced adult rowers, with approval
Prerequisites: HMC Captain’s Test completed; competent swimmer
An independent rowing option for highly experienced scullers. Approved athletes may take out a single scull on their own during staffed boathouse hours, logging sessions independently and rowing at their own pace. Access is subject to boat availability and daily conditions.
Designed for confident rowers seeking maximum flexibility, autonomy, and additional water time.
Captain's Test offered privately 8:00-10:00am Friday mornings by appointment with Head of Rowing, $75.
Captain’s Test will also be administered during Adult Coastal Singles class to qualified rowers (cost included in class fee).
Spreadsheet sign-up coordinated with Coach Dewey.
If requested, please fill out the General Waiver.
Spring (Single Sessions)
Summer (Single Sessions)
Email Coach Dewey
Logbook Singles
Who: Advanced adult rowers, with approval
Prerequisites: HMC Captain’s Test completed; competent swimmer
An independent rowing option for highly experienced scullers. Approved athletes may take out a single scull on their own during staffed boathouse hours, logging sessions independently and rowing at their own pace. Access is subject to boat availability and daily conditions.
Designed for confident rowers seeking maximum flexibility, autonomy, and additional water time.
Captain's Test offered privately 8:00-10:00am Friday mornings by appointment with Head of Rowing, $75.
Captain’s Test will also be administered during Adult Coastal Singles class to qualified rowers (cost included in class fee).
Spreadsheet sign-up coordinated with Coach Dewey.
If requested, please fill out the General Waiver.
Spring (Single Sessions)
Summer (Single Sessions)
Email Coach Dewey
Logbook Singles
Who: Advanced adult rowers, with approval
Prerequisites: HMC Captain’s Test completed; competent swimmer
An independent rowing option for highly experienced scullers. Approved athletes may take out a single scull on their own during staffed boathouse hours, logging sessions independently and rowing at their own pace. Access is subject to boat availability and daily conditions.
Designed for confident rowers seeking maximum flexibility, autonomy, and additional water time.
Captain's Test offered privately 8:00-10:00am Friday mornings by appointment with Head of Rowing, $75.
Captain’s Test will also be administered during Adult Coastal Singles class to qualified rowers (cost included in class fee).
Spreadsheet sign-up coordinated with Coach Dewey.
If requested, please fill out the General Waiver.
Spring (Single Sessions)
Summer (Single Sessions)
Email Coach Dewey
Logbook Singles
Who: Advanced adult rowers, with approval
Prerequisites: HMC Captain’s Test completed; competent swimmer
An independent rowing option for highly experienced scullers. Approved athletes may take out a single scull on their own during staffed boathouse hours, logging sessions independently and rowing at their own pace. Access is subject to boat availability and daily conditions.
Designed for confident rowers seeking maximum flexibility, autonomy, and additional water time.
Captain's Test offered privately 8:00-10:00am Friday mornings by appointment with Head of Rowing, $75.
Captain’s Test will also be administered during Adult Coastal Singles class to qualified rowers (cost included in class fee).
Spreadsheet sign-up coordinated with Coach Dewey.
If requested, please fill out the General Waiver.
Spring (Single Sessions)
Summer (Single Sessions)
Email Coach Dewey
Private Lesson
Personalized, one-on-one rowing instruction available upon request. Email Sarah Dewey to inquire.
If requested, please fill out the General Waiver.
Private Sessions
Email Coach Dewey
Private Lesson
Personalized, one-on-one rowing instruction available upon request. Email Sarah Dewey to inquire.
If requested, please fill out the General Waiver.
Private Sessions
Email Coach Dewey
Private Lesson
Personalized, one-on-one rowing instruction available upon request. Email Sarah Dewey to inquire.
If requested, please fill out the General Waiver.
Private Sessions
Email Coach Dewey
Private Lesson
Personalized, one-on-one rowing instruction available upon request. Email Sarah Dewey to inquire.
If requested, please fill out the General Waiver.
Private Sessions
Email Coach Dewey