Adult Rowing

Vero Beach Rowing’s masters program is for rowers at all levels. Whether you are an experienced junior or collegiate rower, or are someone just getting in the boat for the 1st time, our club is for you. Masters members can use the club's facilities and equipment year round and can participate in multiple scheduled coached rowing sessions each week.

You will have the opportunity to hone your skills with our sculling and sweep equipment, as well as stay in shape with our rowing ergometers. Club equipment includes both sweep (2-, 4+, and 8+) and sculling (1x, 2x, 4x) shells.  Our singles include both stable open water boats and faster racing shells. If you have your own shell and would like to store it at our facility for you to use, we have that option as well.

You can usually find some of our masters rowers out every morning and most evenings as the weather permits.

Learn to Row

NEXT LEARN TO ROW DATES: MARCH 17, 21, 24 and 28.

Click here to register for the next Learn to Row class.

We host Learn to Row sessions for two consecutive weeks four times a year (winter, spring, summer and fall), focusing on safety basics, technique, timing, navigation, and “boat feel.” Classes are two days each week, from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m.

Class size is limited. The cost is $230.

Masters Recreational and Competitive Rowing

Click here to register for any of our masters rowing programs.

All Rowing memberships include coaching, full facility usage, and use of club owned scull and sweep boats and oars, pending appropriate skills assessment by our coaching staff. Masters members may row any day, sunrise to sunset, weather permitting.

Cost is $815 for an Annual membership or $490 for a Winter membership. Membership periods start on April 15 and October 15. A discounted membership rate of $500 is offered to additional family members, including parents of Junior rowers.

Members are expected to volunteer for a minimum of 12 hours during the term of their membership.

Coached Sessions

For members looking to improve their technique, VBR Adult Membership offers 5 coached rowing sessions per week, at no additional cost. The current schedule is listed below, and is subject to change as sunrise/sunset times vary during the year.

Monday

  • 7:30-9 a.m. - Technique and Transition

Tuesday

  • 5:45-7:15 a.m. - Performance
  • 7:30-9 a.m. - Foundation

Wednesday

  • 7:30-9 a.m. - Weight Training/Conditioning

Thursday

  • 5:45-7:15 a.m. - Performance
  • 7:30-9 a.m. - Foundation

Friday

  • 7:30-9 a.m. - Technique and Transition

    Sunday

    • 7:30-9 a.m. - Foundation

    Private Lessons

    Click here to schedule a private lesson.

    VBR offers private lessons for rowers looking to improve their skills outside of regularly scheduled coached sessions. Private lessons are an excellent opportunity to accelerate rowing proficiency on and off the water.

    Types of Private Lessons:

    • On-Water, 1 to 4 people (90 minutes - $75 for members, $90 for non-members)
    • Land/personal training, 1 to 4 people (60 minutes - $50 for members and $65 for non-members)

    Individualized sports nutrition coaching is also available monthly ($60 per month or $15 per week). This program helps athletes understand the nutritional needs of rowing and provides guidance on what kinds of food to eat and when.

    Associate Membership

    This membership is only offered to competitive rowers who reside more than 50 miles from Vero Beach, FL. The membership offers a maximum 20 rows per year from the VBR dock, and limited access to club equipment and practice times.  Associate Membership is offered at the discretion of the Board of Directors. Please email our program manager prior to registering to confirm your eligibility for this membership.

    Membership cost per year is $290 and must be renewed annually.

    Visiting Rower

    Visiting experienced rowers can purchase a one month membership. After the required coach skills assessment and waterway orientation, Visiting Members will have access to club equipment and facilities.

    Membership cost is $200 for one month and may only be used once in a 12 month period.

    Guest Rowing Pass

    Existing members may purchase a one day guest pass that allows their visitor an opportunity to row with the member. Guests must sign a liability waiver, may only use club equipment with prior approval from club coaching staff, and must be accompanied by the sponsoring member at all times, both on and off of the water.

    Member Boat Storage

    Vero Beach Rowing Boat Storage Rental is available for our Annual members only. The cost is $350 per year in our secure outdoor boatyard or $475 per year inside our boathouse. Space must first be arranged with our Head Coach. Please email our program manager to confirm rack space availability prior to registering.