Events

Current Events

Row Forward & We Can Row-Boston

Saturday June 20th 10-Noon, by Invitation

Joining together for a special coastal rowing experience, CMI's Row Forward program is excited to host members of We Can Row-Boston for a special day on the water. Both programs are dedicated to supporting cancer survivors through community, wellness and the joy of being on the water.

For many of our invited guests, this will be a first opportunity to experience rowing in coastal fours and explore the beautiful waterways of Cohasset Harbor. We look forward to sharing our boats, our harbor and our rowing community while also raising awareness of the Row Forward program and the positive impact rowing can have for cancer survivors.

Moon Row

Monthly dates near or on the Full Moon- links will open about two weeks before the full moon

Full Moon Rows are a unique experience-less about the rowing and more about the quiet, tranquil beauty of being on the water past dusk. Timed around the full moon cycle, these evening rows let us watch the moon rise as it casts light across the water. The gentle sound of the oars and the rhythmic laps of the tide make it a memorable way to experience Cohasset Harbor at its most peaceful. And even if it's cloudy, we still head out-often catching glimpses of the moon while enjoying a calm, restorative row with good company.

Minot's Light Roundabout- Mark your Calendars!

Saturday September 12, 20256- Details coming out in Summer

Just over four Nautical Miles, conditions can range from placid to intimidating, with mixed/unpredictable swells, shifting/high winds, and fog. Experienced crews in safe, traditional rowing craft are strongly encouraged.

Past Events

Chili Cook-off & Annual Meeting 🎉

Sunday April 12 4:30-7:30PM

Cohassset Lightkeepers | 15 Lighthouse Lane Cohasset

Reconnect with old friends, make new ones, taste amazing chili, vote for your favorite, and hear all about what’s coming in 2026!

🌶 Chili Competition: All-you-can-eat chili from our talented CMI chefs — vote for the People’s Choice! Also served: beverages, cornbread, salad, and desserts.

Suggested donation: $5 Chef, $15 per taster, $20 Chiliest Support Just because you want to!

📅 CMI Annual Members’ Meeting (immediately after)

Celebrate 2025 highlights, get updates on 2026 programs and events, and join us for Board elections

Ides of March Indoor Race

Sunday March 15 10AM

Cohasset Recreation Center | 100 Sohier Street Cohasset

Join us for a fun, high-energy indoor race for youth and adults from any club! The Ides of March Indoor Race is part friendly competition, part fitness check. Categories are Middle School, High School, Open, and Masters rowers — choose your distance and race a favorite CMI course on the erg. Come race or cheer, and wrap up the indoor season together!

Three Distances

1852m – Nautical Mile
5600m – Snow Row
7800m – Minot’s Light Roundabout

One-off ErgFitness Classes

February Break: WEd 7am 2/18 & Sat 7am 2/21 | $30

These one-off, pre-registration classes bring the heat! Coach Frank will keep you moving with interval workouts that mix strong rowing intervals with targeted strength, mobility, and stretching — both on and off the erg. Build power, boost cardio, and sharpen technique. Let us help you keep your energy up and your motivation strong!

Well done to those who Turkey Burned with Coach Karen!

Saturday November 29th 7:00-8:15am |. $30

This is a one-off class requiring pre-registration! Karen's popular interval class is an endurance-focused workoutsdesigned for experienced rowers. Each class combines powerful rowing intervals with strength, mobility, and stretching work —on and off the erg— to build muscle, boost cardio, and refine your form. Karen’s energy and motivation will keep you challenged, focused, and inspired!

Rowing Home- Presentation & Signing- Success!

Monday October 27, 2025 6:30-8:30pm COMPLETED

Suzanne Pinto joined a record-breaking crew for the 2600-mile Woodvale Atlantic Rowing Race. Rowing Home, her new memoir out now chronicles the voyage. The trials begin before the actual race does and grow to epic proportions along the way. Massive waves, broken equipment, ruined food supplies, and grueling interpersonal conflict all add up to the ordeal of a lifetime.

Great feedback from this event regarding Suzanne's presentation and narration!! If you would still like to purchase the book please go to Winter Island Press, Rowing Home by Suzanne Pinto $20.

Harborside Bash- Success!

Saturday October 18, 2025 COMPLETED

Cohasset Maritime Institute celebrated bringing coastal rowing and harbor access to South Shore residents and proudly honored Coach John Liffmann, a key figure whose leadership has been foundational to our growth and success. In addition, with the generous help of CMI members, families, and friends not only did we enjoy wonderful food and music, we reached our event goal!