Community and Corporate Rowing
Adult Rowing Options
We believe in any place where young people can push their limits, make friends, and find out what they're made of. Rowing just happens to be extraordinary at all of it.
Community Rows for Organizations
Grades/Experience
Ages 12+
Duration
~3 hours
Commitment
Flexible
Row New York invites community organizations to row with us!
Gather your crew and head over to our boathouse in Canarsie, Brooklyn where you’ll learn the basics of rowing while exploring New York City’s beautiful waterfront. Rowing is a low-impact full-body workout that’s suitable for athletes of all ages, with or without disabilities.
Each session will cover the basics of the rowing stroke, terminology, and boat handling on land and on water. No prior rowing or swimming experience is required, and all equipment and life jackets will be provided.
Are you ready for a unique New York City water adventure? Email Jackson Davis at jdavis@rownewyork.org for more info and to sign up.
Corporate Team Building
Grades/Experience
Any
Duration
Half or Full Day
Commitment
Flexible
Looking for a fun and effective way to build trust and enhance team decision-making among your employees? Dive into our Corporate Team Building program and experience the power of rowing together on the water!
Rowing is often considered the ultimate team sport, where success hinges on perfect harmony among the crew. Each rower must perform at their best while staying in sync with their teammates. It requires unity in goal setting, motivation, and execution—the same principles that drive any business to success.
How does this work?
The Row New York Corporate Team Building program offers a one-day, on-the-water experience at our Queens boathouse, perfect for up to 20 employees. Throughout the day, your team will learn to row together in real boats and participate in exciting team challenges designed to build trust and enhance collaborative decision-making.
Your experience will be guided by one of our seasoned coaches, ensuring a fun and productive day for all.
Want something more extensive?
If your company is looking for a more comprehensive multi-day employee development experience, Row New York partners with Contemporary Leadership Advisors, a leading executive development firm, to augment the on-the-water experience with award-winning management and leadership development programs.
Rowing looks fun, but can I do this?
Absolutely! Most participants are new to rowing. We start with indoor training before hitting the water. Rowing offers an excellent full-body workout, and no swimming experience is needed.
Logistics
Your team starts the day with bagels and coffee before diving into the basics of rowing. After some hands-on practice and drills in different boats, they’ll collaborate to make strategic decisions that impact their boat’s performance. Following a lunch break to refuel, they’ll put their new skills to the test in thrilling race heats, competing against each other in an exciting finale.
Contact
For more information, contact Marcia Kielar at mkielar@rownewyork.org or (347) 344-8760.