The Genesee Waterways Center offers sculling classes led by experienced
coaches. Sculling concentrates on rowing with an oar in each hand, and has
become a part of one of the fastest growing sports in America. Most
scullers row in a single or double rowing shell, allowing more independence
with the sport. Sculling requires coordinating balance with graceful full
range of motion at a rate and effort which is comfortable for the individual
and is at their own pace. Usually done as an anaerobic exercise, continued
development of power and skill, the sport can grow to meet an individual’s
health and interest goals all the way from 'a row in the park' to world
class championship competition.
Sculling Classes
Learn to Scull
This introductory course concentrates on rowing using an oar in each
hand, which is referred to as ‘sculling’. Sculling gives you the
independence of rowing by yourself on your own schedule. Upon
successful completion of the course, you will have the necessary
skills to join GWC as a member and make use of GWC’s entry-level
sculling equipment.
You will learn the basics of rowing and sculling, work with a group
of other beginners, and progress from rowing in a quad (four-person
boat) to rowing a recreational single.
Registration closes at noon on the Friday prior to the start date.
A minimum of 3 participants are required. 5 Student Maximum. GWC
reserves the right to cancel the course if the minimum is not met.
Must be able to swim.
Novice sculling will build confidence in your rowing; provide for refinement of the elements of the stroke; learn how to put together a quality workout program for your goals (setting your goals for rowing - fun, social engagement, fitness, build to competition, etc.)
Registration closes at noon on the Friday prior to the start date.
A minimum of 3 participants are required. 5 Student Maximum. GWC
reserves the right to cancel the course if the minimum is not met.
Must be able to swim. Prerequisite Learn to Scull
The Intermediate Sculling program helps competent scullers of
varying degrees of experience improve their technique, conditioning,
and confidence on the water. The program consists of graduates of a
novice class, experienced scullers, and recreational scullers. This
program accommodates taking skills to the next level; establish
workout goals, building endurance and speed, detailed understanding
of the equipment and equipment fit.
Registration closes at noon on the Friday prior to the start date.
A minimum of 3 participants are required. GWC
reserves the right to cancel the course if the minimum is not met.
Must be able to swim. Prerequisite Learn to Scull
Jonathan Markowicz has coached masters rowing for 3 years with
Aqueduct Rowing Club and scholastic rowing for 5 years with
Niskayuna High School. Jonathan's varsity crews have medaled at the
New York State Championships, raced in numerous finals at the Royal
Canadian Henley Regatta, and competed at Scholastic Nationals and
USRowing Youth Nationals in the sweep and scull disciplines. In
addition to coaching, Jonathan is a member of the Air Force National
Guard working in an Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron and is an MBA
candidate at the Simon Graduate School of Business at the University
of Rochester.
Private Sculling Lessons
Please Contact Cindy Stachowski, Executive Director to schedule your
private lessons at 585-328-3960.
Genesee Waterways Center
Phone: 585.328.3960
Email: geneseewaterways@gmail.com
Mailing Address: PO Box 18607 Rochester, NY 14618
