Learn to Row Level III Course

Master the Rowing Stroke on Burnaby Lake in the Greater Vancouver, BC Area

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Once you have taken your initial set of rowing lessons through Burnaby Lake Rowing Club's Learn to Row Level I and II Courses, you are invited to continue with our Level III Course. You may also take this course if you learned how to row at a different club house and you'd like to try taking lessons with a different coach, or if you'd like to take a refresher course that offers the chance to hone your skills. This class is a great way to perfect the finer details of rowing.  

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LTR Level III offers students the opportunity to build independence and take on leadership roles alongside our LTR Level I and II participants. Coaches provide ongoing support and feedback on technique, safety, and best practices as you develop confidence both on and off the water. Together with coaches, students will strengthen their skills through a “learn by teaching” approach—supporting newer rowers from LTR I and II, offering guidance, and modelling best practices while continuing to build their own confidence and independence.

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Classes will focus on helping participants:

• Gain confidence rowing in a single shell

• Row effectively in bow and stroke positions

• Navigate traffic flow patterns

• Follow safety protocols

• Handle and care for equipment properly

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Time Frame

Our Learn to Row class runs over the course of 3 consecutive weeks, with two 90-minute sessions per week. If a class is postponed due to inclement weather, the make-up class will be scheduled on the next available class day.

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Cost Per Person

$266.75 (or $199.00 if you have already paid the fees)

The course fee includes the fee of $67.75 to our governing bodies ($28.00 RBC, $39.75 RCA) that you pay annually. Once you pay the RCA and RBC fees, they will be waived in the future when you sign up for additional lessons or a membership. 

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Swimming Requirements

Rowing is a sport that can be done year round in Vancouver. It is a unique sport and will give you the opportunity to spend more time outside and on the water. We do ask participants if they can swim, but you don’t need to be an expert swimmer to participate in rowing. You simply need to have the ability to swim at least 50 meters and you’ll need to be able to tread water for at least 5 minutes. All rowers always have the option of wearing a Personal Flotation Device, also known as a life jacket, and those who are not strong swimmers might be asked to wear a PDF for their own safety. 

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Sign Up Now

Classes run from April until September. If you'd like to take lessons outside of those times, consider taking private lessons.

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May Dates​ Sign up here

Monday & Wednesday nights from 6:00-8:00 PM: May 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27

Saturday & Sunday 12:00-2:00 PM: May 2*, 3*, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 31 

Tuesday & Thursday mornings from 9:30-11:30 AM: May 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28

June Dates Sign up here​

Monday & Wednesday nights from 6:00-8:00 PM: June 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24

Saturday & Sunday afternoons from 2:30-4:30 PM: June 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28

Tuesday & Thursday mornings from 9:30-11:30 AM: June 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25

July Dates Sign up here​

Monday & Wednesday nights from 6:00-8:00 PM: July 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29

Tuesday & Thursday mornings from 9:30-11:30 AM: July 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30

August Dates Sign up here​

Monday & Wednesday nights from 5:30-7:30 PM: 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26, 31, Sept 2

Saturday & Sunday afternoons from 2:30-4:30 PM: 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30

Tuesday & Thursday mornings from 9:30-11:30 AM: 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27

September Dates Sign up here​

Monday & Wednesday nights from 5:30-7:30 PM: 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30, Oct 5

Saturday & Sunday afternoons from 2:30-4:30 PM: 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27

Tuesday & Thursday mornings from 9:30-11:30 AM: 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, Oct 1

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October Dates Sign up here​

Weather and sign-up dependent

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Why We Created our Learn to Row Level III Course

We created this course because we find that the average adult needs a minimum of 10-14 rowing lessons to feel comfortable and competent in a rowing boat. This class provides rowers with the opportunity to keep learning in a group environment once they've progressed past the Learn to Row Level I and II Courses. With this course you're able to keep progressing in the sport and gain confidence in leadership roles on and off the water. 

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You’ll take the rowing class with up to 8 other people who have already learned how to row and you’ll learn more advanced fundamentals, while providing support to other learners on the dock. Once you complete this course you will have the option of being assessed for autonomous rowing through membership, continuing with private lessons, or taking this course again. 

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