Come and Row at Newton’s Newest Boathouse

Just in time for the back to school season, Community Rowing Inc. (CRI) has opened registration for new fall rowing programs at its Stoller Boathouse location in Auburndale, MA. The programs are designed for all ages from 9 to 90 years old and kick off on September 6 through November on the Upper Charles River.

CRI believes that rowing is for everyone and these new fall programs reflect that mentality. CRI is a nonprofit dedicated to the belief that the rowing provides unique opportunities to promote personal and community growth through teamwork, discipline, and physical fitness. The recently relaunched Stoller Boathouse rowing programs offer opportunities for those with disabilities, adults, teens and corporate groups.

With a brand new boat fleet, low athlete-to-coach ratios, over 31 years experience of providing programs like this and safety launches used for every session, this is a great opportunity for more people in and around the Newton community to experience the many benefits of rowing and this amazingly peaceful stretch of waterway. Fall programs include:

• Stoller Junior Learn to Row - For youth aged 12-18 looking to row on the Charles River. CRI offers a fun and inclusive experience, beginning with the Learn to Row program, an introductory noncompetitive class in which participants have an opportunity to try rowing in a fun and safe environment.
• Stoller Parent/Child Sculling - A class designed for a parent/child to learn to scull together in a double. Class is for ages 9 and up, and is limited to 2 pairs (a parent and child together in a 2x sculling boat).
• Stoller Sculling 1, 2, 3 and 4 - Sculling classes for all ranges and abilities. From complete novices who will learn how to navigate the river using the proper traffic patterns, safe handling of the boats and how to take several linked up strokes for experienced scullers who are looking to perfect their skills, learn different boat techniques and scull with others in different boat types. The coaches do a great job creating a safe fun environment for the new CRI sculler - ‘Rowing for All’.

Interested in learning more? Check out CRI's website, and make sure to visit CRI’s original boathouse, Harry Parker Boathouse, in Brighton.