Pensacola Rowing Club

The beginner class sequence will focus on proper technique for the erg machine, sculling, and sweep rowing as well as exposure to all classes of rowing shells. Our coaches/instructors are all USRowing certified and have many years of rowing experience that includes competition at the collegiate level.

The goal of the class is for students to be qualified to row during PRC open row sessions. Dates and a general agenda are below and more information is available on our website:

June 9, 16, 18, 23, 25
6:00 to 8:00 PM

June 9 Day Zero (optional if attended LTR event):
👉🏼Review of LTR Events

June 16 Day One
👉🏼Rowing a Single Basics
👉🏼Capsize drill and swim test

June 18 Day Two
👉🏼Erg on Sliders as a Pair
👉🏼Rowing a Quad with Experienced Rower
👉🏼Rowing a Double with both Novice Rowers

June 23 Day Three
👉🏼Erg on Sliders as a Four
👉🏼Rowing an Eight
👉🏼Rowing a Four

June 25 Day Four
👉🏼Rowing a Pair Basics
👉🏼Rowing a Single Advanced

Please feel free to reach out to [email protected] if you have any questions!

Our Learn to Row event was a huge success, and we loved welcoming so many new faces to the boathouse. A huge THANK YOU to our amazing coaches, masters rowers, and enthusiastic juniors who showed up to support, encourage, and help our novices get out on the water!

The energy, teamwork, and community spirit were incredible to see. ❤️

More masters events are coming soon, so keep an eye on the website for upcoming opportunities! Juniors - the first Learn to Row of summer is right around the corner!

UP NEXT!
🌊 JUNIORS LEARN TO ROW SESSIONS NOW OPEN 🌊
There’s nothing quite like rowing on Bayou Texar.

Whether your child is athletic, curious, outdoorsy, competitive, or just looking for something new, rowing builds confidence, discipline, teamwork, and lifelong friendships in one of the most beautiful settings in Pensacola. 🚣‍♂️✨

No experience needed.
Just show up ready to learn.

Pensacola Rowing Club offers one of the most unique rowing environments in the Southeast, and our Juniors Learn to Row program is the perfect place to start.

✔ Ages 12-17
✔ Beginner-friendly
✔ Safe, supportive coaching
✔ All equipment provided
✔ A truly unforgettable experience

Spots fill quickly each session.

👉 Visit the link in our bio (or below) and look for U23/Juniors under registrations.

Juniors Program Youth Rowing Team

We are looking forward to a great day at our Adult Learn to Row, now scheduled for Saturday, May 23rd. We are on a waitlist for this event, so please, if you are signed up and can no longer attend, send us a message to let us know. More information to follow by email to all participants. If you would like to join us at our next LTR event, please head to our website and register so we can be in touch!

After a successful spring season, PRC members rolled up their sleeves to organize and clean the boathouse, and it’s looking better than ever.

With all ergs in working order and new oar racks in place, we’re ready for a great summer on the water.

Thank you to everyone who pitched in!

Novice Rowers Needed – Learn-to-Row Event

We are excited to be hosting a Learn-to-Row event to introduce prospective rowers to our sport and community! This free event is a wonderful opportunity to share our love of rowing with newcomers.

📅 Date: Saturday, August 23rd, 2025
🕖 Time: Three sessions beginning at 7:00 AM and concluding by 10:00 AM
📍 Location: Pensacola Rowing Club

Participants will enjoy an introduction to:

The basics of rowing and different classes of boats

Sculling

Use of the Concept2 ergometer

And much more!

To make this event a success, we need the support of our members. Volunteers are needed to:

Welcome and register participants

Assist on the dock and with equipment/rowing

Demonstrate rowing techniques on the erg

Share your enthusiasm and answer questions

If you are interested in learning to row, please email [email protected]
by Thursday at 6:00 PM to reserve your spot. You will be assigned to one of the 7:00, 8:00, or 9:00 AM sessions. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a towel in case you get wet.

Thank you in advance for helping us inspire the next generation of rowers!

See you on the water!!
Allison Gill
Director
Pensacola Rowing Club

Pensacola Rowing Club The only rowing club in the 400 mile span from Tallahassee to New Orleans is Pensacola Rowing Club (PRC). PRC offers access to rowing for northwest Florida and the surrounding community. The club is a community support organization offering equipment, instruction, logistical support, and coaching to...

Evening Sprints! Thank you everyone for coming out! More fun to come! Stronger every day! 💪