Are you looking to learn a new sport? Interested in getting out on the water this summer? We will teach you the fundamentals of rowing a single scull - the boat, the oars, how to maneuver safely and effectively, how to launch and land. Small classes with high coach-to-athlete ratio ensure a safe and positive rowing experience to prepare you for the next level, our Coastal Quads class or perhaps rowing your own single. On days when it's too rough for rowing, we will continue instruction on the rowing machines and on paddle boards to work on small craft maneuvering and enjoy the waves.

Are you an experienced rower? Come tour Hingham Harbor, get coaching tips for improving your technique and row with friends in our coastal Singles, Quads and/or the sweep Eight. Recent adult Learn to Row graduates are encouraged to try the Coastal Quad class to develop new-found skills and to practice/develop your stroke in one of our stable coastal boats helmed by an experienced coxswain. If you are a former collegiate rower and want to jump into the Eight or try out sculling in a stable single or a quad, HMC has a class and a boat for you!

All rowers must be proficient swimmers, watch the USRowing Safety video and be physically able to get in/out of boats without assistance (bend/reach over to side, step into center of boat, balance, deep knee bend, and sit) and to look behind/over their shoulder for steering. Wear water shoes (no sandals/bare feet)

Coastal Singles (1x)

Note: previous sculling experience required

Spring

T/Th, (a) 6:00-7:30am OR (b) 7:45-9:15am

Summer

T/Th, 5:30-7:00pm

Coastal Quads (4x+ unless noted otherwise)

Note: previous sculling experience required.

Spring and Summer

T/Th, (a) 6:00-7:30am OR (b) 7:45-9:15am

Coastal Sweep Eight (8+)

Note: previous rowing experience required, advanced scull OR sweep. If we are unable to fill an 8+, program will run in sweep 4+.

Spring and Summer

M/W, 6:00-7:30am

Are you a competent single sculler familiar with Hingham Harbor who wants to take out a boat on your own? Adults (18+) who have passed the HMC Captain’s Test demonstrating their knowledge of the water, safety protocols and ability to safely handle our boats without supervision, may row unsupervised during designated times when HMC boathouse is staffed.

Captains Tests offered privately 8:00-10:00am Friday mornings by appointment with Head of Rowing, $75.

Captain’s Test will also be administered during Adult Coastal Singles class to qualified rowers (cost included in class fee).