Rowing times are typically on specific weekday mornings between 6:30am-9:30am, and evenings at 5:30pm, plus weekend mornings with rows between 7:00am-10am. Each row is scheduled for 90 minutes and includes time for crews to rig and de-reg their own boat. Fall rowing has a DIY feel as much of our staff is back to school. Pictured is last year's boat schedule for example purposes only.

Once your full crew is all registered we will create the boat schedule based safety, staffing, and crew requests. The final boat schedule will be based on crews fully registered by August 27, and published soon after.

This is an email contact list that allows rowers to fill their seats, sometimes last minute, when they cannot make a row. This email group is to be used only this purpose.

All registered weekly fall rowers may opt to join the substitute rower list for no additional fee. A limited number of sub only rowers may join for a one time fee of $35. These packages will open 8/25 once crews have registered. Rowing opportunities are not guaranteed but based on crew needs.

Remember, 1) If you choose to cancel your row rather than using a substitute rower, that does not guarantee a row at a later date; and, 2) A substitute rower who accepts a spot is responsible for finding their own replacement should their plans change. 

To participate all rowers must accept the CMI waiver and safety policy. This is normally done as part of the registration. If you have not done this, please contact us.

In addition we ask every rower to review the US Rowing Safety video before starting the season. It's a staple for most rowing clubs as it covers important knowledge for on the water, on the land, weather indicators, and how to respond in an emergency. The video is found embedded in our website on the rowing landing page and a link will be in your confirmation email.

Dress in layers – It may be warmer or colder on the water than on land. Avoid loose shirts in the back due to sliding seats.

Footwear matters – Your feet will get wet and the ramp can be slippery. Wear water shoes, crocs, or old sneakers (no flip-flops).

Bring a reusable water bottle – No single-use bottles. We’re a carry-in/carry-out facility and strive to reduce waste.

Sun protection – Wear sunblock, a cap with a visor, and/or sunglasses - even in the fall the sun can be bright.

Leave valuables at home – CMI is not responsible for lost items. Only leave keys in the designated spot at the boathouse.

Parker Ave parking is very limited and requires a Cohasset All Facilities Sticker. Police do ticket for violations.

Sailing Club and Town Wharf parking also requires the sticker and should be reserved for sailors and fishermen.

Cohasset Lightkeepers lot is available only when there is no event AND a CMI Rower parking sign must be displayed on your dashboard each time you park there. Violators will be ticketed.

Border Street parking is open to all.

We highly encourage walking, biking, or carpooling whenever possible.

The weather is not in our control, and safety - yours and our staff's, drives our decisions. If CMI needs to cancel, due to unsafe conditions (dense fog, high wind) or a Harbor Master directive, your crew captain will be notified by text as soon as possible. They will then inform the rest of the crew.

Unfortunately, these weather events are rarely predictable, and conditions can shift at the start of row, roll in during, or clear up so we can row. If you haven't heard from CMI, assume the row is on! Ergs are always an option so you can still get in a fun or fitness rowing workout with your crew led by a staff member.

If you show up and choose not to row in certain conditions because of personal preference, we still have to pay staff so we can not reschedule or offer a refund. If you cancel within 24 hours we also still pay our staff for half of that shift as they were counting on that work.

When your crew needs to cancel in advance, please have your crew captain notify Laura and Frank by email ([email protected] & [email protected]) so we can make needed adjustments to staffing. If this is a cancel within 24 hours the captain should text Frank 413-695-7369 and Laura 781-600-2100 ASAP. This does not mean either is at the boathouse but they can coordinate the necessary alerts/changes.

By policy, crews do not receive refunds or guaranteed make up sessions for cancellations. In practice, when possible, we try to offer make-ups when convenient or to crews impacted by weather events multiple times. This depends on staff availability and may require volunteer support. Reach out if you feel this applies to your crew!

Also, don't forget- you have the option to substitute row in other boats as part of your season registration in order maximize your rowing opportunities.