Adult Intro to Sculling

• Intro to Sculling is a great way for those new to the sport to try out sculling (rowing with two oars, one one in each hand) in a trainer single (one person boat). Ideally, an athlete who enjoys rowing, would like to continue private sculling lessons until self-sufficient in a trainer single (or beyond), and join SCRC as a full member. This is also a good start for those with previous sweep experience wanting to learn to scull, those returning to rowing after taking a break, or a unique gift idea for adventurous people!
• Sign up via Regatta Central. Once signed up, you will be connected with our coaches. Lesson scheduling will be arranged by the athlete/ coach. See Meet the Coach for their backgrounds and general availability.

Athlete Requirements

• No experience necessary
• Athlete will complete SCRC guest waivers (US Rowing, SCRC Club, and Swim Waiver 18+). Athlete will row as a guest for the first 3 sessions and if they would like to continue after, they will be required to become a full SCRC member
• Ages 18 or older
• Be able to stand from a full squat on the ground
• Lift 35 lbs and carry it for 50 yards
• Wear/bring appropriate attire including lycra shorts, socks, water shoes/sandals

Sample Schedule

• Session 1- learn about the boat, oars, launching and returning procedures. Learn basic erging technique. Possible water time based on previous experience
• Session 2 and 3 – on the water instruction in a trainer single (1x)

Training Locations

• Swan Creek Rowing Club: 4 Station Ct, Lambertville, NJ 08530

Meet the Coaches

Coach Min

Min has coached at Swan Creek for over 12 years, having started her own rowing career in college back in the UK. Since then she has rowed, raced and coached across the world. Well, in two countries anyway! Min is a US Rowing Level 2 certified coach and has gained coaching experience from Princeton University and SCRC crew coaches during her coaching career. She has coached a wide range of athletes from adult and youth starting out on their rowing journey to those who have gone on to competitive NCAA Division I rowing programs. Min is known for her friendly demeanor, patience, and meeting rowers where they are, coaching at their pace. 

Min started rowing in college in the UK, placing 2nd in a novice pair in a national universities regatta in her freshman year. From there she competed with her university team culminating in an appearance in the semi-finals at the Royal Henley Regatta in her senior year. When she moved to Brighton, on the south coast of England, she joined a coastal rowing team rowing in pairs and fours, winning the South Coast Senior Women’s title with that team. After moving to the States, she learned to scull on the East River on NYC, and then back into competitive crews on the Chicago River with Lincoln Park BC. She won several medals with them at Masters Nationals including AA 8+ and Ltwt AA 8+. Before leaving Chicago for Newtown she competed in the Great Lakes marathon, with a Boston Marathon qualifying time, and was bow seat in the winning Club Open 4+ boat at the Head of the Charles Regatta.

General Availability: Weekdays, 9:30am-2pm. Saturday 6:30-8:30 am. But message for availability!

Coach Holly 

With a foundation in collegiate rowing at Susquehanna University and over two decades of fitness training expertise, Holly brings a deep understanding of body mechanics and functional movement to rowing instruction. She has competed at the masters level with Swan Creek Rowing Club for 12 years, participating in premier regattas such as the Head of the Charles, Masters Nationals, and Independence Day Regatta in both sweep and sculling events.

As a USRowing Level 2 certified coach, Holly has been coaching youth and adult rowers since 2013, focusing primarily on sculling. Her coaching roles have included leading youth programs at Swan Creek and Solebury School, as well as private coaching that has supported athletes from students with special needs to scholarship recipients at Division I universities. Holly’s goal as a coach is to foster technical skill, confidence, and a lasting appreciation for the sport of rowing.

General availability: Weekdays 6-10am, Sundays 9:30-11am, varying availability so may be able to accommodate other times

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