About the Nanaimo Rowing Club

Our clubhouse is located on Long Lake in Nanaimo, BC, where we are able to train year-round.  Our members range in age from 12-75 years old.  We have a strong group of competitive junior rowers and a small but enthusiastic group of masters (that's anyone over 27 years old!).  Click here to read more about the history of the club.

Check out the News

Regatta results are listed from the most recent date.
Archived news contains everything before September 2007.

Upcoming Events (Updated June 6, 2011.  Upcoming events of importance!!!)

Summer Rowing - June to August.  $50/month for returning juniors.  Print your registration form and bring to the club.

June schedule

Boys    Monday & Wednesday    3:30-6:00 pm
Girls    Tuesday & Thursday       3:30-6:00 pm
All       Friday                          3:30-6:00 pm 



Learn to Row

This spring and summer we are handling registration for our Learn to Row sessions through the City of Nanaimo Leisure Guide which was distributed in the Nanaimo News Bulletin on March 2.

You can register in person at one of Nanaimo's 5 recreation centres or online with their internet registration program "IREG" at ireg.nanaimo.ca (no www required). If you don't already have your IREG access information please call (250) 756-5200 to get yours.

NRC is offering the following which are found on page 71 of the Leisure Guide (http://www.nanaimo.ca/assets/Departments/Parks~Rec~Culture/Leisure~Guide/LGsportsoutdoors.pdf)

Adult Learn to Row Level 1
Come out and learn the basics of rowing this spring.  Rowing is a low impact sport that is great for aerobic fitness and strength.  You will learn the basics of rowing technique, water safety, boat handling and teamwork.

Instructor:  Nanaimo Rowing Club

101784    M/W June 6-22           6:30-8:00pm    $150/6
101785    M/W July 4-20            6:30-8:00pm    $150/6

Adult Learn to Row Level 2
For those that have taken Level 1 or are returning to the sport after being away for a few years and need a refresher.  Build on the skills learned in Level 1 and develop confidence in your abilities.

Instructor:  Nanaimo Rowing Club

101787    T/Th July 5-21             6:30-8:00pm    $150/6


The Junior Learn to Rows are on page 44 of the Leisure Guide http://www.nanaimo.ca/assets/Departments/Parks~Rec~Culture/Leisure~Guide/LGsummer.pdf

Junior Learn to Row
11-17 years
Learn a new sport this summer.  Rowing is great way to have fun and get fit.  You will be introduced to the sport of rowing and will learn the basics of rowing technique, water safety, boat handling and teamwork.

Instructor:  Nanaimo Rowing Club

101472    M-F July 4-8               10:00am-12:00pm       $120/5
101789    M-F July 11-15           10:00am-12:00pm       $120/5
101790    M-F July 18-22           10:00am-12:00pm       $120/5
101791    M-F Aug 8-12             10:00am-12:00pm       $120/5


Spring 2011 - the season has started but registrations are still being accepted.  Click here for the registration form.

Schedule for the spring (all sessions 3:45-6:00 pm):

Junior A: Birth Year 1992-1994
Junior B/C: Birth year 1995 or after

Junior A Boys: Tuesday, Thursday + one morning session (tbd)

Junior A Girls: Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Junior B Boys: Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Junior B Girls: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

Novices: Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Early Spring Regattas

Mark your calendars:

Sunday February 20th, Head of Shawnigan Lake, Shawnigan Lake

March 5-6th, Elk Lake Spring Regatta, Victoria

Check out Nanaimo Rowing Club – Equipment Acquisition Drive