2026 Programs
Spring Experienced Rowing
May 4 to May 28, 2025 (No class May 25)
Mon / Tue / Thu, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
$204 Middletown residents / $244 non-residents
Ages 14 and up
Location:
John K. Smith Boat House at Harbor Park Middletown
36 Harbor Drive, Middletown CT
Register now on the Middletown Rec site!
Spring sweep rowing is your chance to get back on the water and kick off the season, rediscovering the rhythm of the boat while building technique, strength, and endurance. Whether you’re shaking off winter rust or pushing toward peak performance, this program emphasizes time on the water with some erg work to support overall fitness.
Participants should have completed a novice rowing program or have comparable experience.
Outdoor Rowing Fitness & Conditioning Classes
May 1 to May 29, 2026
Wednesdays & Fridays, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
$90 Middletown residents / $TBD non-residents
June 3 to June 26, 2026 (no class June 19)
Wednesdays & Fridays, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
$70 Middletown residents / $TBD non-residents
July 1 to July 31, 2026 (no class July 3)
Wednesdays & Fridays, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
$90 Middletown residents / $TBD non-residents
Ages 13 and up
Location:
Behind Middletown Boathouse by the river
36 Harbor Drive, Middletown CT
Register now on the Middletown Rec site!
Come learn or improve your rowing technique and general fitness with outdoor classes by the river! Our rowing coach will help you build core, arm and leg muscle strength and work on rowing technique (on rowing machines) and can set you up for rowing on the
river, in case that also interests you as well.
Rowing machines will be outside. Please wear stretchy shorts/leggings, tops that do not hang below hips, and sneakers. Baggy clothing can get caught in the seat rollers. Please bring your own yoga or exercise mat and a reusable water bottle. See you by
the Connecticut River!
Summer Sweep Rowing
INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED - EVENINGS
June 4 - July 30, 2026
Mon / Tue / Thu, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
$457 Middletown residents / $507 non-residents
Ages 14 and up
NOVICE - EVENINGS
June 8 - July 30, 2026
Mon / Thu, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
$288 Middletown residents / $328 non-residents
Ages 14 and up
NOVICE - SATURDAY MORNINGS
June 6 - July 25, 2026 (No Class July 4)
Saturday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
$189 Middletown residents / $224 non-residents
Ages 14 and up
Location:
John K. Smith Boat House at Harbor Park Middletown
36 Harbor Drive, Middletown CT
Register on the Middletown Rec site!
Summer sweep rowing is open to beginners through experienced rowers.This program offers the ability for all levels to improve and build on their present rowing skills and fitness. We will do a combination of mostly on-water rowing but some erg work will also be a part of the class. Occasional rotation in a launch is likely. Rain dates will be an alternate evening or weekend morning.
Please wear tight-fitting shorts or leggings and sneakers. A hat, sunscreen, sunglasses are recommended along with a reusable water bottle and a yoga mat.
All on-water participants will be required to sign a swim/health waiver form.
Zoom Rowing Fitness & Conditioning Classes
April 1 to April 30, 2026
Mon / Wed / Thu 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
$84 residents / $99 nonresidents
Ages 13 and up
Location:
Online
Registration open now on the Middletown Rec site!
Are you a rower looking to stay active during our time off the water OR just interested in getting in shape? Join Central Connecticut Rowing's Virtual Rowing Fitness Classes!
Each hour-long session our coach will give you stretching/yoga, body-weight and core exercises, cardio, and help with proper form to keep you fit during the winter months. A yoga mat, rowing machine or another piece of cardio equipment is best to take part in this class. Stay connected to other like-minded people and meet new ones as we gear up for rowing on the river next year or more on-land classes BY the river! Class Zoom link will be emailed to you after signing up for the session.
Past Programs
Fall Sweep Rowing
EXPERIENCED
September 3 to October 11, 2025
Mon / Wed 5:45 pm - 7:45 pm
Sat 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
$306 Middletown residents / $356 non-residents
Ages 14 and up
Location:
John K. Smith Boat House at Harbor Park Middletown
36 Harbor Drive, Middletown CT
Register now on the Middletown Rec site!
Fall sweep rowing is open to advanced beginners through experienced. You must have completed the novice rowing program or a comparable class. This program offers the ability for all levels to improve and build on their present rowing skills and fitness.
If interested, fall offers the opportunity for more experienced rowers (ages 21+) to race in several regattas. (Racing costs will be extra). Competitive rowers must expect to come to a minimum of 2/3 practices per week. The head coach can help determine if you are at a level to race.
As it gets darker earlier in the fall, we will come off the water at dusk and do a variety of fitness, stretching and yoga, all key aspects to being a strong rower. Please bring a yoga mat and sneakers to every practice and a reusable water bottle.
August Sweep Rowing
EXPERIENCED
August 4 to August 28, 2025
Mon / Tue / Thu, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
$220 Middletown residents / $260 non-residents
Ages 14 and up
Location:
John K. Smith Boat House at Harbor Park Middletown
36 Harbor Drive, Middletown CT
Register now on the Middletown Rec site!
August sweep rowing offers the ability for all levels to improve and build on their present rowing skills and fitness. You must have completed a novice class to sign up for the Experienced classes. We will do a combination of mostly on-water rowing but some erg, fitness and stretching will also be a part of the class. Occasional rotation in a launch is likely. Rain dates will be an alternate evening or weekend morning.
Please wear tight-fitting shorts or leggings and sneakers. A hat, sunscreen, sunglasses are recommended along with a reusable water bottle and a yoga mat.
May 31, 2025
Saturday, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
FREE
Location:
John K. Smith Boat House at Harbor Park Middletown
36 Harbor Drive, Middletown CT
Are you curious about how to row one of those long boats you see on the Connecticut River in Middletown? Are you considering joining Central Connecticut Rowing but not sure if you will like it? Want to get a feeling for what rowing is before committing to a class?
Register now on the Middletown Rec site!
This free event offers each participant a brief overview of rowing, a chance to learn a little technique on a rowing machine, see our boathouse and go out in an 8-person boat for a brief row on the river.
Please wear tight fitting shorts or leggings and sneakers. A hat, sunscreen, sunglasses are recommended along with a reusable water bottle.
For more information,
email info@centralctrowing.com or call Middletown Recreation Services at
(860) 638-4500.