Youth Rowing registration is now open! See you on the water!
2024 Youth Rowing programs are here. Get excited. Get rowing. Get wet!
Be a part of a 50-year success story and join Hingham Maritime Center on the water this summer. Make new friends, learn new skills, and connect with Hingham Harbor!
Prior to participation, all rowers are required to watch the USRowing Safety Video
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Youth Rowing
Learn the fundamentals in a single and progress to the quad to row with others as a crew.
Ages 12-18. All levels of rowing experience welcome, beginners to advanced. Confident swimmers only.
1 or 2-week program
M-F, multiple 1.5hr AM time slots!
Are you ready to learn how to row? Have you already rowed and want to learn more this summer? Everyone learns/reviews balance, helm control and the parts of the stroke in our single sculls then may progress into the quadruple sculls to harmonize with others as a crew. This is a class you may repeat many times as we accommodate all skills levels with both singles and the quads.
Advanced youth scullers who are rising freshmen are encouraged to sign up for 7:45am Youth Rowing class, which runs parallel with our High School Development Speedwork class - there is opportunity to move up to the speed fleet if you are ready!
Class times, M-F: (a) 7:45-9:15am (b) 9:15-10:45am (c) 11:00-12:30pm, offered for 4 sessions:
Session 1: 2-week program: June 24-July 5*, $570
Session 2: 2-week program: July 8-19, $630
Session 3: 2-week program: July 22-August 2, $630
Session 4: 1-week program: August 5-August 9, $315
*No classes on Thursday, July 4th!
Please Note: Ages 12-18. All levels welcome. For the safety of all, rowers MUST be proficient and confident swimmers, watch the US Rowing Safety video with their parents prior to class and be physically able to get in and out of the boats without assistance (bend/reach over to side, step into center with balance, deep knee bend, and smoothly sit down.) Rowers must also be able to turn their heads and look over their shoulder behind them for steering while rowing.
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High School Development Speedwork in Singles
Advanced single sculling technique with fun racing pieces.
For advanced level highschool/college age single scullers ready to fine-tune technique and do racing pieces.
1 or 2-week program
M-F, 6:00-7:30am, 7:45-9:15am
Join former US National Team Coach and HMC Head of Rowing, Sarah Dewey, for this high intensity yet fun class to work on building boat speed. If you are already a strong speedy sculler and want to improve your blade work, connection and power, we will focus on making your boat go fast with skills, drills, and fun racing pieces. Participation for 6:00am class with approval - rowers must be able to keep up with the fleet for safety.
Advanced youth scullers who are rising freshmen, and high school rowers with 1 year of sweep are encouraged to sign up for 7:45am class.
Class times, M-F: (a) 6:00-7:30am (b) 7:45-9:15am, offered for 4 sessions:
Session 1: 2-week program: June 24-July 5*, $475
Session 2: 2-week program: July 8-19, $525
Session 3: 2-week program: July 22-August 2, $525
Session 4: 1-week program: August 5-August 9, $265
*No classes on Thursday, July 4th!
Please Note: Coach approval is required for participation. Once your booking has been accepted, you will receive an invoice and must remit payment within 1 week to ensure your seat. If your payment is not received, your seat may be made available to other rowers. All rowers must re-watch the US Rowing Safety video prior to class and be confident swimmers in case of capsize. 7:45am class runs parallel with 7:45am Youth Rowing to maximize individual instruction.
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Evening High School and College Fun Rowing
Experienced high school and college rowers take out 1xs, 2xs, 4xs with friends
For experienced high school and college rowers only, 16+
2 and 4-class programs
M/W, 5:30-7:00pm
Are you an experienced high school or college rower who wants to row for fun two or four nights a week on the harbor? We have 1xs, 2xs, 4xs and a 4+ that you can take out with your friends. Teach yourself to scull in the quads, enjoy your moment of zen in a 1x or take out a double with a pal. We’ll provide safety/coaching launch and coxswains and you row as you like!
Class times, M/W: 5:30-7:00pm, offered for 4 sessions:
Session 1: June 24, 26, July 1, 3 - $240
Session 2: July 8, 10, 15, 17 - $240
Session 3: July 22, 24, 29, 31 - $240
Session 4: August 5, 7 - $120
Please Note: Must re-watch the US Rowing Safety video prior to participation and be a confident swimmer in case of capsize.