The East Arm Rowing Club sponsors a Learn-to-Row in the spring of each year. This year’s program will begin the week of April 13, 2009 and culminate with the annual “Greenwood Lake Challenge” for the Sullivan Cup to be held on Sunday, May 31, 2009 beginning at 8 a.m.

Every effort is made to put boats together based on age, athletic ability, and competitive desire. Rowers will have the same team and coach for the duration of the program. Coaches are seasoned volunteer members of the club. The cost will be $120 for the six-week program.

You must be available on May 31/race day in order to participate in this program. We also require that you know how to swim, and be able to lift 20 pounds over your head. You must also sign a waiver printable below. Rowers may only participate in the Challenge Learn-to-Row a maximum of three times. You always have the option of joining the club, and if you choose to join your program payment may be applied to the $350 yearly membership fee.

There will be an orientation/registration at the boathouse located at 69 Sterling Road in Greenwood Lake on Sunday, April 5 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Payment may be made in cash or by check. Please print out the registration form and waiver, and bring the completed forms to registration with your payment. Club members will be on hand to show registrants around the boathouse and watch the required safety video. If you cannot make the registration you may click on the links listed below to download the registration form and waiver and mail your check to:

The club is also in the process of arranging a special learn-to-row session at the West Point boathouse for registrants prior to the first practice. This date will be announced. It is important that you attend either the registration or West Point so that the race coordinator can place you with a team.

If you have any questions please call the boathouse at 845-477-3076 or email us at info@eastarm.org.

Hope to see you on the water!