Vero Beach Rowing’s mission is to promote and teach the sport of rowing to the community in order to develop physical fitness, personal character, and an ethic of cooperation through competitive and recreational opportunities. This mission begins with our commitment to our youth programs. Our club provides the opportunity for youth from any school to participate in our programs.

Rowers and their parents know that the commitment and discipline that rowing fosters transfer easily into other parts of a rower’s life. Any person, but especially a young one, can discover that if you have the spirit and willingness to take on rowing’s challenges — to deal with both its joys and frustrations, to continue to strive for perfection while knowing that attaining it is unlikely and the effort alone is worthwhile — to such a person, very little in life will seem impossible.

Finally, the teamwork involved in rowing leads to a deeply felt camaraderie that is the core of most rowers’ best memories and lifelong friendships from their time in the sport.

High School Rowing Program

Our High School Program draws athletes from all area high schools. The team competes at regattas across the state, region, and nationally. Program runs for the full academic year (Fall and Spring). We have both a Varsity squad for experienced rowers and a Novice squad for first year rowers. 

We strongly encourage our High School athletes to commit to the full academic year to get the most benefit of the progressive training program. We understand not everyone is able to make that commitment and do have options for participating in just the fall or spring seasons.

Our first HS practice for returning rowers is Monday, August 12th from 3:30 to 6:00pm. Freshman and Novice first practice is Monday, August 19th.

Monday-Friday

• 3:30-6:00 pm

Saturday

• 8:00-10:30 am

2024-2025 Fees

• $2,300 - Full Year (Paid in full up front)
• $2,340 - Installments (Full Year in 8 monthly installments)
• $1,000 - Fall Only
• $1,400 - Spring Only

Fee covers equipment use, coaching, regatta entry fees (except post-season championships and the optional Head of the Charles regattas), and weekly strength training at our boathouse. Fee does not include athlete travel to and accommodations at away regattas. All fees are non-refundable.

We offer a free two week trial period for rowers who are new to our program. Please email our Accounts Manager to arrange for this option. New rowers should defer registering on Boathouse Connect until their trial period is completed.

Needs-based scholarships are available for anyone to participate. Scholarship applications should be made as soon as possible. Click here to apply for assistance.

Email our Program Manager for more information about the High School Program.

Middle School Rowing Program

Our Middle School Rowing program is open to all 7th and 8th grade students from our area. The goal of this program is for participants to have fun learning the fundamentals of rowing. 

Our first MS practice is Monday, August 28th from 5:00 to 6:30 pm.

Monday-Thursday

• 5:00-6:30 pm

2023-2024 Fees

• $550 - Fall
• $550 - Spring

Fee covers equipment use, coaching, and regatta entry fees. Fee does not include athlete travel to and accommodations at away regattas. All fees will be charged on August 26th and are non-refundable.

We offer a free two week trial period for rowers who are new to our program. Please email our Accounts Manager to arrange for this option. New rowers should defer registering on Boathouse Connect until their trial period is completed.

Needs-based scholarships are available for anyone to participate. Scholarship applications should be made as soon as possible. Click here to apply for assistance.

Email our Program Manager or call (772) 261-0747 for more information about the Middle School Program.