Club Locarno - Rowing Calendar

Introduction to Coastal Rowing (7 RI-26)

Start
27 May 2026
End
30 May 2026
Schedule
4 sessions
Location
Club Locarno Rowing shed at east end of the JSCA compound
Spaces left
0

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This course, open to anyone, Club Locarno member or not, with or without rowing experience, will introduce you to the joys , challenges, and rewards of Coastal Rowing. Four, two-hour sessions of instruction will get you to the point where you can safely launch, land, and row on your own. If you are not a Club Locarno Member, but at the end of the course would like to join, part of the course cost will be deducted from your membership fee.

Course Goals

To learn to row in Coastal waters, efficiently, safely, in a variety of conditions (though under 8 knots of wind), and confidently perform a self-rescue. You'll learn the basics of the stroke, body mechanics, form, steering, balancing, safety, and more.

You will also learn how to unrack, prep, rig, launch, land, clean, de-rig and stow the boat.

Take this course if ...

you are not a member of Club Locarno and want to learn to row;
you are a Club Locarno Member and want to learn to row;
regardless of membership, you have rowed before but want to refresh bygone skills, resurrect long-forgotten calluses, or learn why Coastal Rowing is such fun ; or,
you have been asked to do so as a result of a Rowing Checkout.

Assessment

Pass: We want to know that you can be safe on the water, so you will need to demonstrate a basic ability to control your boat on the water, be able to self-rescue, and perform the land-based tasks relating to cleaning, rigging, etc.

Your instructor will choose the session for the self-rescue.

You may wish to being a wetsuit for this. If you don't have a wetsuit, wear layers that can get wet but will keep you relatively warm. Also bring a towel and a change of clothes, unless you don't mind being wet until you get home.

If you pass and decide to join Club Locarno, this course will serve as your Rowing Checkout for our Echo Classic boats, so you will be free to use them immediately.

What to Bring

We have a thorough discussion of rowing "fashion" on our website. But briefly:

Footwear: Bare feet are okay, but we recommend some form of water shoes. It's not always possible to avoid, let alone see, small sharp objects on the Jericho Sailing Centre grounds and beaches.

Clothing: Keep in mind that pants or shorts will likely get wet as we always do "wet" launches and landings .. no grounding the boats like a Viking Raid.

Water: Have a bottle that you can bring on the water with you. There is a filtered water dispenser for filling bottles in the Jericho Sailing Centre.

Food: Please bring some on-water snacks. This is a physical course, so it's important to stay fueled and hydrated.

Enthusiasm and a Willingness to Learn: Mandatory!

Social Row

When
01 Jun 2026
18:15 - 20:30
Location
Rowing Shed & Picnic Tables
Spaces left
5

Register

Meet at 6:15pm for a 6:30pm (-ish) launch.

Make this weekly, member-run, Social Row your chance to meet, row, exchange tips/tricks/war-stories, compare blisters, and otherwise schmooze, with your peers.

Social rows will vary according to the weather and the group, from a leisurely lily-paddle to something a bit more strenuous. The intent, however, is for the group to stay together.

All fleet members are welcome, though you do need to have been Checked-Out on the boat you wish to use.

This is also a wonderful opportunity to try the LiteRace 2x! Bow must have been Checked Out on this boat, while Stern needs only a CheckOut on any other boats

Please register for the event; and cancel if you can't make it so others can know if they should expect the pleasure of your company. It is also a good idea to check if others are registered before turning up unless you're happy to row alone.

Weather permitting: we'll likely cancel if it's raining too hard or winds are >8kt. We'll also adjust the number of registrants to ensure there are enough boats for everyone, particularly if this coincides with a lesson.

Please watch the #rowing channel on Club Locarno Slack for last minute changes.

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Rowing Checkout - LiteRace 1x

When
01 Jun 2026
18:30 - 19:30
Location
Rowing shed - east end of the JSCA compound
Spaces left
5

Register

This Checkout is for fleet members who want to row the LiteRace 1x.

To pass this Checkout, you must have passed the Regular Checkout, and are able to demonstrate sufficient ability to row the LiteRace in a safe and controlled manner.

If you are unsure, a rough guideline is having the equivalent of two or more years of rowing experience, and/or more than twenty rowing sessions on the water with Club Locarno.

A self-rescue is not part of this Checkout, but we strongly recommend that you practise a few at some point in time during the season, preferably sooner than later.

You will be getting on the water and rowing, so please dress appropriately.

The Checkout covers:

Rigging and de-rigging
Launching and landing

Lastly, if you do not pass, don't despair: we offer excellent Advanced Lessons that will help you attain the required level of proficiency to row these sturdy boats.

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Introduction to Coastal Rowing (8 RI-26)

Start
02 Jun 2026
End
06 Jun 2026
Schedule
4 sessions
Location
Club Locarno Rowing shed at east end of the JSCA compound
Spaces left
4

Register

This course, open to anyone, Club Locarno member or not, with or without rowing experience, will introduce you to the joys , challenges, and rewards of Coastal Rowing. Four, two-hour sessions of instruction will get you to the point where you can safely launch, land, and row on your own. If you are not a Club Locarno Member, but at the end of the course would like to join, part of the course cost will be deducted from your membership fee.

Course Goals

To learn to row in Coastal waters, efficiently, safely, in a variety of conditions (though under 8 knots of wind), and confidently perform a self-rescue. You'll learn the basics of the stroke, body mechanics, form, steering, balancing, safety, and more.

You will also learn how to unrack, prep, rig, launch, land, clean, de-rig and stow the boat.

Take this course if ...

you are not a member of Club Locarno and want to learn to row;
you are a Club Locarno Member and want to learn to row;
regardless of membership, you have rowed before but want to refresh bygone skills, resurrect long-forgotten calluses, or learn why Coastal Rowing is such fun ; or,
you have been asked to do so as a result of a Rowing Checkout.

Assessment

Pass: We want to know that you can be safe on the water, so you will need to demonstrate a basic ability to control your boat on the water, be able to self-rescue, and perform the land-based tasks relating to cleaning, rigging, etc.

Your instructor will choose the session for the self-rescue.

You may wish to being a wetsuit for this. If you don't have a wetsuit, wear layers that can get wet but will keep you relatively warm. Also bring a towel and a change of clothes, unless you don't mind being wet until you get home.

If you pass and decide to join Club Locarno, this course will serve as your Rowing Checkout for our Echo Classic boats, so you will be free to use them immediately.

What to Bring

We have a thorough discussion of rowing "fashion" on our website. But briefly:

Footwear: Bare feet are okay, but we recommend some form of water shoes. It's not always possible to avoid, let alone see, small sharp objects on the Jericho Sailing Centre grounds and beaches.

Clothing: Keep in mind that pants or shorts will likely get wet as we always do "wet" launches and landings .. no grounding the boats like a Viking Raid.

Water: Have a bottle that you can bring on the water with you. There is a filtered water dispenser for filling bottles in the Jericho Sailing Centre.

Food: Please bring some on-water snacks. This is a physical course, so it's important to stay fueled and hydrated.

Enthusiasm and a Willingness to Learn: Mandatory!

Rowing Checkout - Echo

When
03 Jun 2026
18:00 - 19:30
Location
Rowing shed - east end of the JSCA compound
Spaces left
5

Register

This Checkout is for new members with sufficient previous rowing experience who want to use the fleet. New members are expected to follow the Rowing Craft Progression: thus, this Checkout is for the Echo boats.

This Checkout is also recommended for existing fleet members who haven't been on the water in a while and wish to refresh their general knowledge of handling these boats. In this case, you will not be required to perform the self-rescue.

You will be getting on the water and rowing briefly, so please dress appropriately. Launches are "wet", so please bring footwear that can (and will) get wet.

The Checkout covers:

Overview of the Echo fleet.
Policies and practices: PFDs, throw-bags, etc.
Signing out and in; use of logbooks.
Reporting damage.
Rigging and de-rigging.
Launching and landing; cleaning.
Distance rowing: where to go, tides, wind/waves, currents, hazards (very brief).
Self-rescue: i.e. getting back into the boat from deep water.

The Instructor will determine if you pass the Checkout based on your:

Proficiency and care in all things related to getting on and off the water. Our procedures are meant to minimize boat damage, maximize your safety, and include cleaning and stowing the craft and other gear.
Proficiency in rowing. You must be able to row reasonably well to be safe on our coastal waters. Previous experience is required, but may not be sufficient.
New members must demonstrate a successful self-rescue to pass the Checkout.

The self-rescue is done at the end of the on-water portion of the Checkout. It typically involves spending about two-three minutes in deep water, so we recommend you wear a wetsuit or equivalent clothing that can get wet, appropriate footwear (e.g., booties) to be relatively comfortable in cold water. Feel free to bring a towel and a change of clothing, as you will clean, de-rig, and stow the boat, as part of the Checkout.

If you do not pass the Checkout, you will need to take an Introductory Lesson.

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Advanced Coastal Rowing (5 RA-26)

Start
06 Jun 2026
End
07 Jun 2026
Schedule
2 sessions
Location
Club Locarno Rowing shed at east end of the JSCA compound
Spaces left
4

Register

For Club Locarno Members who wish to improve their technique.

Two sessions of two hours each, during which you will learn more about:

Drills, skills - and thrills! - of the catch, drive, finish, and recovery, as well as the balance, coordination, and timing required to improve your confidence on the water. Few things are better than rowing in a perfectly-balanced boat, spot-on catches, getting all your power out onto the blades, the boat moving under you, and your mind in rhythmic sync with your body. Your Inner Buddha will thank you.
Adapting to rough water. After all, when the going gets rough ... well, the going is going to be rough. Expect to be challenged. 'Nuff said!
Training and fitness techniques, tips, and tricks.
Additionally, discuss what you'd like to learn or improve with the Instructor, and they'll do their best to accommodate you.

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Introduction to Coastal Rowing (9 RI-26)

Start
09 Jun 2026
End
13 Jun 2026
Schedule
4 sessions
Location
Club Locarno Rowing shed at east end of the JSCA compound
Spaces left
4

Register

This course, open to anyone, Club Locarno member or not, with or without rowing experience, will introduce you to the joys , challenges, and rewards of Coastal Rowing. Four, two-hour sessions of instruction will get you to the point where you can safely launch, land, and row on your own. If you are not a Club Locarno Member, but at the end of the course would like to join, part of the course cost will be deducted from your membership fee.

Course Goals

To learn to row in Coastal waters, efficiently, safely, in a variety of conditions (though under 8 knots of wind), and confidently perform a self-rescue. You'll learn the basics of the stroke, body mechanics, form, steering, balancing, safety, and more.

You will also learn how to unrack, prep, rig, launch, land, clean, de-rig and stow the boat.

Take this course if ...

you are not a member of Club Locarno and want to learn to row;
you are a Club Locarno Member and want to learn to row;
regardless of membership, you have rowed before but want to refresh bygone skills, resurrect long-forgotten calluses, or learn why Coastal Rowing is such fun ; or,
you have been asked to do so as a result of a Rowing Checkout.

Assessment

Pass: We want to know that you can be safe on the water, so you will need to demonstrate a basic ability to control your boat on the water, be able to self-rescue, and perform the land-based tasks relating to cleaning, rigging, etc.

Your instructor will choose the session for the self-rescue.

You may wish to being a wetsuit for this. If you don't have a wetsuit, wear layers that can get wet but will keep you relatively warm. Also bring a towel and a change of clothes, unless you don't mind being wet until you get home.

If you pass and decide to join Club Locarno, this course will serve as your Rowing Checkout for our Echo Classic boats, so you will be free to use them immediately.

What to Bring

We have a thorough discussion of rowing "fashion" on our website. But briefly:

Footwear: Bare feet are okay, but we recommend some form of water shoes. It's not always possible to avoid, let alone see, small sharp objects on the Jericho Sailing Centre grounds and beaches.

Clothing: Keep in mind that pants or shorts will likely get wet as we always do "wet" launches and landings .. no grounding the boats like a Viking Raid.

Water: Have a bottle that you can bring on the water with you. There is a filtered water dispenser for filling bottles in the Jericho Sailing Centre.

Food: Please bring some on-water snacks. This is a physical course, so it's important to stay fueled and hydrated.

Enthusiasm and a Willingness to Learn: Mandatory!

Rowing Checkout - Echo

When
10 Jun 2026
18:00 - 19:30
Location
Rowing shed - east end of the JSCA compound
Spaces left
5

Register

This Checkout is for new members with sufficient previous rowing experience who want to use the fleet. New members are expected to follow the Rowing Craft Progression: thus, this Checkout is for the Echo boats.

This Checkout is also recommended for existing fleet members who haven't been on the water in a while and wish to refresh their general knowledge of handling these boats. In this case, you will not be required to perform the self-rescue.

You will be getting on the water and rowing briefly, so please dress appropriately. Launches are "wet", so please bring footwear that can (and will) get wet.

The Checkout covers:

Overview of the Echo fleet.
Policies and practices: PFDs, throw-bags, etc.
Signing out and in; use of logbooks.
Reporting damage.
Rigging and de-rigging.
Launching and landing; cleaning.
Distance rowing: where to go, tides, wind/waves, currents, hazards (very brief).
Self-rescue: i.e. getting back into the boat from deep water.

The Instructor will determine if you pass the Checkout based on your:

Proficiency and care in all things related to getting on and off the water. Our procedures are meant to minimize boat damage, maximize your safety, and include cleaning and stowing the craft and other gear.
Proficiency in rowing. You must be able to row reasonably well to be safe on our coastal waters. Previous experience is required, but may not be sufficient.
New members must demonstrate a successful self-rescue to pass the Checkout.

The self-rescue is done at the end of the on-water portion of the Checkout. It typically involves spending about two-three minutes in deep water, so we recommend you wear a wetsuit or equivalent clothing that can get wet, appropriate footwear (e.g., booties) to be relatively comfortable in cold water. Feel free to bring a towel and a change of clothing, as you will clean, de-rig, and stow the boat, as part of the Checkout.

If you do not pass the Checkout, you will need to take an Introductory Lesson.

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Advanced Coastal Rowing (6 RA-26)

Start
13 Jun 2026
End
14 Jun 2026
Schedule
2 sessions
Location
Club Locarno Rowing shed at east end of the JSCA compound
Spaces left
4

Register

For Club Locarno Members who wish to improve their technique.

Two sessions of two hours each, during which you will learn more about:

Drills, skills - and thrills! - of the catch, drive, finish, and recovery, as well as the balance, coordination, and timing required to improve your confidence on the water. Few things are better than rowing in a perfectly-balanced boat, spot-on catches, getting all your power out onto the blades, the boat moving under you, and your mind in rhythmic sync with your body. Your Inner Buddha will thank you.
Adapting to rough water. After all, when the going gets rough ... well, the going is going to be rough. Expect to be challenged. 'Nuff said!
Training and fitness techniques, tips, and tricks.
Additionally, discuss what you'd like to learn or improve with the Instructor, and they'll do their best to accommodate you.

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Introduction to Coastal Rowing (10 RI-26)

Start
16 Jun 2026
End
20 Jun 2026
Schedule
4 sessions
Location
Club Locarno Rowing shed at east end of the JSCA compound
Spaces left
4

Register

This course, open to anyone, Club Locarno member or not, with or without rowing experience, will introduce you to the joys , challenges, and rewards of Coastal Rowing. Four, two-hour sessions of instruction will get you to the point where you can safely launch, land, and row on your own. If you are not a Club Locarno Member, but at the end of the course would like to join, part of the course cost will be deducted from your membership fee.

Course Goals

To learn to row in Coastal waters, efficiently, safely, in a variety of conditions (though under 8 knots of wind), and confidently perform a self-rescue. You'll learn the basics of the stroke, body mechanics, form, steering, balancing, safety, and more.

You will also learn how to unrack, prep, rig, launch, land, clean, de-rig and stow the boat.

Take this course if ...

you are not a member of Club Locarno and want to learn to row;
you are a Club Locarno Member and want to learn to row;
regardless of membership, you have rowed before but want to refresh bygone skills, resurrect long-forgotten calluses, or learn why Coastal Rowing is such fun ; or,
you have been asked to do so as a result of a Rowing Checkout.

Assessment

Pass: We want to know that you can be safe on the water, so you will need to demonstrate a basic ability to control your boat on the water, be able to self-rescue, and perform the land-based tasks relating to cleaning, rigging, etc.

Your instructor will choose the session for the self-rescue.

You may wish to being a wetsuit for this. If you don't have a wetsuit, wear layers that can get wet but will keep you relatively warm. Also bring a towel and a change of clothes, unless you don't mind being wet until you get home.

If you pass and decide to join Club Locarno, this course will serve as your Rowing Checkout for our Echo Classic boats, so you will be free to use them immediately.

What to Bring

We have a thorough discussion of rowing "fashion" on our website. But briefly:

Footwear: Bare feet are okay, but we recommend some form of water shoes. It's not always possible to avoid, let alone see, small sharp objects on the Jericho Sailing Centre grounds and beaches.

Clothing: Keep in mind that pants or shorts will likely get wet as we always do "wet" launches and landings .. no grounding the boats like a Viking Raid.

Water: Have a bottle that you can bring on the water with you. There is a filtered water dispenser for filling bottles in the Jericho Sailing Centre.

Food: Please bring some on-water snacks. This is a physical course, so it's important to stay fueled and hydrated.

Enthusiasm and a Willingness to Learn: Mandatory!

Advanced Coastal Rowing (7 RA-26)

Start
20 Jun 2026
End
21 Jun 2026
Schedule
2 sessions
Location
Club Locarno Rowing shed at east end of the JSCA compound
Spaces left
4

Register

For Club Locarno Members who wish to improve their technique.

Two sessions of two hours each, during which you will learn more about:

Drills, skills - and thrills! - of the catch, drive, finish, and recovery, as well as the balance, coordination, and timing required to improve your confidence on the water. Few things are better than rowing in a perfectly-balanced boat, spot-on catches, getting all your power out onto the blades, the boat moving under you, and your mind in rhythmic sync with your body. Your Inner Buddha will thank you.
Adapting to rough water. After all, when the going gets rough ... well, the going is going to be rough. Expect to be challenged. 'Nuff said!
Training and fitness techniques, tips, and tricks.
Additionally, discuss what you'd like to learn or improve with the Instructor, and they'll do their best to accommodate you.

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Introduction to Coastal Rowing (11 RI-26)

Start
23 Jun 2026
End
27 Jun 2026
Schedule
4 sessions
Location
Club Locarno Rowing shed at east end of the JSCA compound
Spaces left
4

Register

This course, open to anyone, Club Locarno member or not, with or without rowing experience, will introduce you to the joys , challenges, and rewards of Coastal Rowing. Four, two-hour sessions of instruction will get you to the point where you can safely launch, land, and row on your own. If you are not a Club Locarno Member, but at the end of the course would like to join, part of the course cost will be deducted from your membership fee.

Course Goals

To learn to row in Coastal waters, efficiently, safely, in a variety of conditions (though under 8 knots of wind), and confidently perform a self-rescue. You'll learn the basics of the stroke, body mechanics, form, steering, balancing, safety, and more.

You will also learn how to unrack, prep, rig, launch, land, clean, de-rig and stow the boat.

Take this course if ...

you are not a member of Club Locarno and want to learn to row;
you are a Club Locarno Member and want to learn to row;
regardless of membership, you have rowed before but want to refresh bygone skills, resurrect long-forgotten calluses, or learn why Coastal Rowing is such fun ; or,
you have been asked to do so as a result of a Rowing Checkout.

Assessment

Pass: We want to know that you can be safe on the water, so you will need to demonstrate a basic ability to control your boat on the water, be able to self-rescue, and perform the land-based tasks relating to cleaning, rigging, etc.

Your instructor will choose the session for the self-rescue.

You may wish to being a wetsuit for this. If you don't have a wetsuit, wear layers that can get wet but will keep you relatively warm. Also bring a towel and a change of clothes, unless you don't mind being wet until you get home.

If you pass and decide to join Club Locarno, this course will serve as your Rowing Checkout for our Echo Classic boats, so you will be free to use them immediately.

What to Bring

We have a thorough discussion of rowing "fashion" on our website. But briefly:

Footwear: Bare feet are okay, but we recommend some form of water shoes. It's not always possible to avoid, let alone see, small sharp objects on the Jericho Sailing Centre grounds and beaches.

Clothing: Keep in mind that pants or shorts will likely get wet as we always do "wet" launches and landings .. no grounding the boats like a Viking Raid.

Water: Have a bottle that you can bring on the water with you. There is a filtered water dispenser for filling bottles in the Jericho Sailing Centre.

Food: Please bring some on-water snacks. This is a physical course, so it's important to stay fueled and hydrated.

Enthusiasm and a Willingness to Learn: Mandatory!

Advanced Coastal Rowing (8 RA-26)

Start
27 Jun 2026
End
28 Jun 2026
Schedule
2 sessions
Location
Club Locarno Rowing shed at east end of the JSCA compound
Spaces left
4

Register

For Club Locarno Members who wish to improve their technique.

Two sessions of two hours each, during which you will learn more about:

Drills, skills - and thrills! - of the catch, drive, finish, and recovery, as well as the balance, coordination, and timing required to improve your confidence on the water. Few things are better than rowing in a perfectly-balanced boat, spot-on catches, getting all your power out onto the blades, the boat moving under you, and your mind in rhythmic sync with your body. Your Inner Buddha will thank you.
Adapting to rough water. After all, when the going gets rough ... well, the going is going to be rough. Expect to be challenged. 'Nuff said!
Training and fitness techniques, tips, and tricks.
Additionally, discuss what you'd like to learn or improve with the Instructor, and they'll do their best to accommodate you.

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Rowing Calendar

Introduction to Coastal Rowing (7 RI-26)

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Assessment

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Social Row

Rowing Checkout - LiteRace 1x

Introduction to Coastal Rowing (8 RI-26)

Course Goals

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Assessment

What to Bring

Recommended

Rowing Checkout - Echo

Advanced Coastal Rowing (5 RA-26)

Introduction to Coastal Rowing (9 RI-26)

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Assessment

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Recommended

Rowing Checkout - Echo

Advanced Coastal Rowing (6 RA-26)

Introduction to Coastal Rowing (10 RI-26)

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Assessment

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Recommended

Advanced Coastal Rowing (7 RA-26)

Introduction to Coastal Rowing (11 RI-26)

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Assessment

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Advanced Coastal Rowing (8 RA-26)