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Rowing at LYC
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LYC Rowing is a program of the Lunenburg Yacht Club. We offer recreational coastal rowing on the waters of beautiful Mahone Bay, in a fleet of single and double coastal sculls. While similar to racing sculls, coastal sculls are a bit wider and hence more stable, making them better suited to salt-water rowing.
Our rowing season generally runs from early June to early October. We offer a very active recreational rowing program for master and intermediate rowers, with scheduled rows in the early morning and evening during weekdays and weekend rows, weather dependent.
We also offer learn-to-row programs for those new to rowing, tours for visiting rowers, and special events like regattas. Our goal is to enjoy being active and safe on the water. For more information about recreational rowing, memberships, learn to row, and events, please click on the tabs above.
Our rowing season generally runs from early June to early October. We offer a very active recreational rowing program for master and intermediate rowers, with scheduled rows in the early morning and evening during weekdays and weekend rows, weather dependent.
We also offer learn-to-row programs for those new to rowing, tours for visiting rowers, and special events like regattas. Our goal is to enjoy being active and safe on the water. For more information about recreational rowing, memberships, learn to row, and events, please click on the tabs above.
We have a very active recreational rowing program!
Our recreational rows:
Fees:
LYC member: $135 + $20 HST= $155 and includes the $39 RCA and Row NS fees
Non-LYC member: $300 + $45 HST= $345 and includes the $39 RCA and Row NS fees.
Intermediate 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. Intermediate 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 Intermediate program for a maximum of two years.
Fees:
LYC member: $135+ $20.25 HST= $155.25 and includes the $39 RCA and Row NS fees.
Non-LYC member: $220+ $33 HST =$253 and includes the $39 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+$13.50 HST= $103.50 and includes the $39 RCA and Row NS fees.
Non-LYC member: $125+ $18.75 HST= $143.75 and includes the $39 RCA and Row NS fees.
To join an LYC Rowing program:
Our recreational rows:
- During the week, rows are generally scheduled for masters and intermediate rowers for 6:30 or 7 am, and 5:30 or 6:00 pm.
- Weekend rows are generally at 8:00 am Sat or Sun.
- We use the GroupMe app for signing up for and scheduling rows. Members receive an email inviting them to join the Member Group. Members are encouraged to sign up early for rows as space may be limited.
- Rows will be cancelled during foggy and very windy conditions (see Safety tab for more detail).
- The LYC Rowing coach, or a designated LYC Rowing member, is responsible for maintaining the schedule on GroupMe and cancelling rows in poor weather.
- Intermediate rowers are required to be mentored by a masters rower or the coach on each row.
- We have 2 main categories of membership for the rowing season: Masters and Intermediate.
- Beginners are very welcome and register under their specific 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.
Fees:
LYC member: $135 + $20 HST= $155 and includes the $39 RCA and Row NS fees
Non-LYC member: $300 + $45 HST= $345 and includes the $39 RCA and Row NS fees.
Intermediate 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. Intermediate 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 Intermediate program for a maximum of two years.
Fees:
LYC member: $135+ $20.25 HST= $155.25 and includes the $39 RCA and Row NS fees.
Non-LYC member: $220+ $33 HST =$253 and includes the $39 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+$13.50 HST= $103.50 and includes the $39 RCA and Row NS fees.
Non-LYC member: $125+ $18.75 HST= $143.75 and includes the $39 RCA and Row NS fees.
To join an LYC Rowing program:
- First register with Rowing Canada (RCA) at Log In (rowingcanada.org). This is required for insurance purposes.
- Click Register/Join, Join a Program, then select Nova Scotia and LYC Rowing.
- Click Join on the membership category you wish to join. If you are a returning RCA member, you will be prompted to log in: if you are new to RCA, you will create an account.
- You will be prompted to complete RCA’s waiver before completing your registration.
- Do not pay on the RCA website. Instead, email [email protected] to inform them that you have registered with Rowing Canada.
- You will receive an email from LYC with an invoice and instructions for payment.
- Complete this LYC waiver (link to follow).
- 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!
