How can a kid take up rowing if the local high schools don't have rowing programs?

GolfFather
Wed, 12 Sep 2012 10:20:42 +0000

does your son actually want to try rowing to see if he likes the sport?
Then an ERG machine will do nothing for that appreciation.
Do you/he think that rowing is a great way to be recruited to college?



The O/P (myluckydog) posted: "S thinks he might be interested in rowing. Any ideas on how can he try it and train for it?"

The O/P stated both “try it” and “train” for it.

Trying means being on a boat, as was discussed above.
“Training” mostly means on an ERG, which was also discussed above.
Yes, running, weight lifting and other activities are also part of proper training.

Whether the O/P thinks it will help with college or not is none of our business and doesn’t matter. The O/P’s son may think it helps with dating or may help make friends or may help get out in the fresh air. There are lots of reasons why people may want to row.