ADULT ROWING

There are many opportunities to join adult rowing! Depending on the season, sign up for one of our popular programs: Learn to Row (LTR), on-the-water Season Rowing, Indoor Erg Fitness programs, or, for cancer survivors, our Row Forward Program.

Adult Fall Season

Sep 8-Oct 19* | 6 Weeks

Crisp mornings, golden light, and that perfect excuse to wear layers. Rally your crew, pick a crew name, designate a communications captain, and register for a set weekly time slot. Similar set up to our summer season but over 6 weeks. Register by 8/21 to get on the boat schedule. *Sat rowers start 9/19 and go thru 10/24.

There is an option to sign up as a sub only rower for a one-time fee. These will be limited and open to register after the boat schedule has been published.

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Adult LTR- Fall Season

September 13- October 3 | Four (4) classes | 1.5hr classes

No experience? Rowed in college? Experience sculling but not sweep? Sign up for our Learn to Row and we will get you back on the water, transition you to sweep and sliding sets, or teach you a completely new skill. First lesson is land training learning proper rowing technique, terminology, rigging boats, safety at the boathouse-plus a bit about CMI's origins. The next three lessons are on the water working with the oar to move the boat, rowing commands, safety on the water, and de-rigging. Each class has four participants and attendance is key since a boat needs four (4) rowers to go.

LTR graduates can form new crews or join for the remainder of the season, or join the substitute rower list.

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Indoor ErgFitness Circuits @ Cohasset Recreation

September 10- October 22 | 7 Weeks

Thursdays 6:30pm Coach Karen

It's that time of year again you all look forward to... Indoor ErgFitness classes! Session I starts with Coach Karen's Thursday night total-body workout that combines rowing with mat-based circuits. Through three dynamic circuits, you’ll move from the erg to targeted mobility, stretching, bodyweight exercises, or hand-weight work designed to build strength, improve endurance, and teach proper rowing technique for efficiency and injury prevention.

Session II starts end of October, adding additional classes on Wednesday and Saturday mornings.

Indoor ErgFitness @ Scituate Recreation

Between September 5- October 17 Introductory Classes

Session I: Mondays 6:30pm Learn to Row Coach Karen | Saturdays 8:15am Intro to Intervals Coach Abi

Between October 19 - Nov 28

Session II: Mondays 6:30pm Erg Fitness Coach Karen | Tuesdays 7:30am Intervals Coach Karen | Thursdays 6:30am Intervals 7:45 am Circuit Coach Frank | Saturdays 7:00am and 8:15am Short Intervals & Circuits Coach Abi

For the second time we are bringing our popular indoor ErgFitness classes to Scituate Recreation! New and returning rowers can get a feel for our programs by trying a four week introductory session. After taking these classes feel free to sign up for our various interval and circuit classes. Indoor rowing is a great low-impact full-body workout designed to improve cardio, muscle, and endurance. Learn from some of the best coaches on the South Shore - Coaches Abi Kornet, Karen Shusterman, and Frank Townsend

Link to Scituate Rec Registration

Row Forward

Every Season | Free Intro Session

Session start times and dates dependent on participants/season

CMI has launched Row Forward, a specialized rowing program for individuals affected by cancer.
This is the South Shore’s first coastal rowing program of its kind. Our ladder-up program ensures a supportive experience for all.

Depending on when you start, our step-by-step program includes:

• Indoor erg training •Stationary rowing in water tanks •Learn-to-row orientation for technique and safety •On-the-water rowing in crews of four (summer)

Eligibility: Designed for adult cancer survivors new to rowing or returning after a break with their doctor's approval to participate.

Row Forward ErgFitness @Scituate Recreation

Between October 19 - Nov 28

Mondays 6:30pm Work with experienced coaches to learn proper technique, improve cardio, build endurance, and strengthen muscles with low-impact indoor rowing machine workouts, stretching, and bodyweight exercises in this circuit styled class.

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CMI Coached Sessions @Duxbury Rowing Tank

Sundays 9-11am |1 hr time slot | Max 8 seats per time | 32 Max per session

Various Sundays starting winter 2026-2027

A unique experience as we utilize DBMS Indoor Rowing Tank. These are one-off sessions held Sunday mornings where you can feel the water beneath your oar without worrying about the wind or tide. One of our many experienced coaches will be there lead warm-ups and instruct technique on and off the water. This opportunity is open to youth and adult rowers with at least one season of rowing experience. Limited seating . These classes are CMI coached and held at Duxbury Maritime School in Duxbury.

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Adult Spring

April -May | One off time slots

Spring rowing is very different from summer- it is designed for self-sufficient, experienced & patient rowers ready to get back on the water in varying early-season conditions. Use a calendar to chose & pay by time slot- it's an individual sign up but you are welcome to encourage your crew to sign up too! Rowers and coxn arrive together at the start time so all hands present can open the boathouse, rig the boats, LIFT & LAUNCH themselves, then clean & close-up after their row. Each 1.5 hour slot includes prep & clean-up and rowing time will vary based on prep and conditions. Please read all the details before signing up.

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Adult Summer Season

May 18 - Aug 16 (no rowing June 29- July 5) | 12 Weeks

A favorite season for our rowers and a program set-up that is unique to CMI. Gather your rowing friends, come up with a crew name, designate a captain for communications, and then sign up for set 1.5hr time slot(s) to row 1x, 2x or 3x a week. Option to sign up as a sub only using 6 rows or 1x (aka 12 rows).

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Adult Learn To Row (LTR)- Summer

Four (4) classes | 1.5hr classes

Session I: May 23- June 26 | Session II: July 6- Aug 16

Learn to Row starts on land with proper rowing technique, commands, rigging boats, plus safety at the boathouse and on the water. The next three classes are in a boat with three other rowers putting the practical into motion. Classes roll through summer. Attendance is key since a boat needs four (4) rowers to go.

LTR graduates can form new crews or join other crews, if space is available, at a prorated amount for the remaining summer, or join the substitute rower list.

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IMPORTANT DETAILS

To participate all rowers will read and sign the CMI waiver and accept our safety policy. In addition we ask every rower to review the US Rowing Safety video. Though we row in larger coastal boats, It's still the 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.

What to know for your rowing session

Layers are key! It can be warmer on land than on the water- or the other way around!
Your feet will get wet & the boat ramp can be slippery. Wear water shoes, crocs, old sneakers, etc. but not flip flops.
Water bottle
Cap with visor and/or sunglasses
Wear sunblock