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2023-24 Adult Rowing Programs

GLR offers rowing programs for adults with any level of rowing experience. Check below for information on the Learn to Row, Adult recreational and Masters Competitive programs! 

All GLR programs all row out of the Abe Bashara Boathouse

Address: 1 Eaton Street, Lawrence MA

For all “on water” GLR programs, a swim test is required for those that don’t already have one on file.  The swim test form can be found here


GLR Recreational Masters 2024-25 Winter Rowing

The Adult recreational team practices on weekday mornings throughout the year. This program is intended for those looking to row in the early mornings and focus on rowing technique and building up fitness through steady cardio sessions on the indoor rowing machine. 

Practice is 3 days per week Tuesday, Thursday and Friday mornings from 5:45-7:45am. The sessions are coached by Ulrike Kapp and consist of indoor technical sessions, breathing exercises, stretches and building up fitness in a relaxed environment. 

Location: GLR Boathouse at 1 Eaton Street, Lawrence MA 

The GLR Masters winter season will run from Tuesday, November 26th through Friday, March 28th. 2025. There will be a holiday break on Thursday and Friday 11/28-29th as well as December 23rd through January 1st. The winter is 16 weeks long with 42 practice sessions total. 

The program cost for the full Winter Recreational season is $500 and is fully inclusive of all coaching, equipment, membership & facilities costs.

Tuesday, Thursday and Friday (5:45-7:45 am) Register Here! 

Location: GLR Boathouse at 1 Eaton Street, Lawrence MA 


GLR Competitive Masters 2024-25

The Masters Competitive program is intended for adult rowers with some rowing experience who are looking to continue training indoors through the winter months. Practice is 3 days per week from 6:30-8:30pm on Mondays, Wednesdays and 6:00-7:00am at the Andover YMCA on Fridays. The sessions are coached by Larry Bourdeau and the program consists of indoor rowing on the ergs, body circuits and weight training sessions.

The GLR Masters  winter season will run from Monday November 25th through Friday, March 28th. 2025. There will be a holiday break on Thursday and Friday 11/28-29th as well as December 23rd through January 1st. The winter is 16weeks long with 42 practice sessions total.

The program cost for the full Winter Competitive season is $550 and is fully inclusive of all coaching, equipment, membership & facilities costs.

Registration is now open through Regatta Central!

Winter 2024-25 Masters Competitive: 

Monday, Wednesday, (6:30-8:00pm), Friday 6:00-7:00am – Register Here!

Coach Larry with Dave and Paul from the Men’s Grand Masters 2x at the 2021 Head of the Charles Regatta.