Rowing Programs

Membership programs:
  • We have 2 main categories of membership for the rowing season: Masters and Novice Rowers.
  • Beginners are very welcome and should register for LYC Rowing's Learn to Row program (see the New to Rowing tab).
  • Short term memberships and options are available for rowers visiting for a couple of weeks in the summer (see below), or wishing to join individual or multiple rows ( see Visiting rowers tab).
  • Membership fees vary depending on LYC membership; members of LYC receive a discount.
​Masters rower program is for experienced rowers over the age of 21 who have completed Learn to Row and developed their skills in the LYC Novice Program, and/or have experience rowing at other clubs, to a level that they can row safely and competently in group rows. Members may row at any regularly scheduled morning and evening rows.
Fees:
LYC member: $145 + HST= $165.30 and includes the RCA and Row NS fees
Non-LYC member: $270 + HST= $307.80 and includes the RCA and Row NS fees.

Novice rower program is for rowers who have completed their Learn to Row at LYC or another club, and who are continuing to develop their skills before moving on to the Masters program. Novice rowers will receive extra mentorship and support from Masters rowers and coaches for skill acquisition and safety, and are able to row at designated, supervised practices. Members may row in the Novice Rowing program for a maximum of two years.
Fees (To Be Confirmed):
2025 Learn-to-Row Graduates: $80 + HST = $91.20
2024 Learn-to-Row Graduates*:
- LYC member: $140 + HST= $141.14 and includes the RCA and Row NS fees.
- Non-LYC member: $220 + HST =$250.80 and includes the RCA and Row NS fees

Masters rower 2-week program: Experienced Masters rowers who are in the Lunenburg area for only a short time can join for a 2 week membership and row during any scheduled rows.
Fees:
LYC member: $90 + HST= $102.60 and includes the RCA and Row NS fees.
Non-LYC member: $125 + HST= $142.50 and includes the RCA and Row NS fees.

Instructions on how to join an LYC Rowing program

If you DON'T already have an Account with Rowing Canada / an RCA Number:
  1. Register with Rowing Canada (RCA) at Log In (rowingcanada.org) then follow the instructions below starting at point 2!
If you already have an Account with Rowing Canada / an RCA Number:
  1. Go to Log In (rowingcanada.org) and sign in to your account. Note: If you can't remember your RCA Number or Username use links to get the RCA system to send it to you!
  2. On your 'MY Account' page click Join a Program
  3. On the "Programs" page select Nova Scotia and LYC Rowing! This will automatically load the page showing you all of the LYC Rowing Membership Categories / Programs
  4. Scroll down the page to find the LYC Rowing Membership Category / Program you wish to join. Click the Join button beside the program you want to sign up for. NOTE: the actual fee for the program is listed in the description for each program. PLEASE IGNORE the higher fee amount in the Fee column beside the program description.
  5. Once you have clicked the Join button you will be taken to a page for the program. Again, the program fee listed is more than the actual fee due to the way the RCA Membership system works.
  6. Fill in the Rowing Canada Waiver by scrolling down the page and checking 'Agree' in each of the four Agree boxes. Then click on Accept. You are now provisionally registered for your program!
  7. DO NOT PAY THE PROGRAM FEE ON THE RCA Website! You can leave the RCA Website.
  8. Send an Email to LYC Rowing to tell us which program you have registered for on the RCA System
  9. Complete the LYC Rowing Waiver!
  10. LYC will send you an email with an invoice for your program fee. You can pay your fee in person at the Yacht Club, or online using the link provided in the email.
  11. When your membership payment and LYC waiver have been received, you will be sent an email confirming that your registration is complete. You are ready to get on the water!
Rowing Waiver 2025