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 Winter 2025-26
The Adult recreational team practices on weekday mornings throughout the year and during the winter months we practice indoors at the Abe Bashara Boathouse. 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, a US rowing level 2 certified coach 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, December 2nd through Friday February 27th. 2026. There will be a holiday break on Thursday and Friday 11/27-28th as well as December 22rd through January 2nd. The winter is 11 weeks long with 33 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.
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Tuesday, Thursday and Friday (5:45-7:45 am) – Register Here!
Location: GLR Boathouse at 1 Eaton Street, Lawrence MA
GLR Competitive Masters Winter 2025-26
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, Monday 6:45-8:30pm, Wednesday 5:30-7:30pm and Friday 6:45-8:30pm. The sessions are coached by Mike Bronder 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 17th through Friday, February 27th. 2025. There will be a holiday break on Thursday and Friday 11/27-28th as well as December 22rd through January 2nd. The winter is 13 weeks long with 38 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.
Sign up below!
Monday 6:45-8:30pm, Wednesday 5:30-7:30pm and Friday 6:45-8:30pm – Register Here!
Location: GLR Boathouse at 1 Eaton Street, Lawrence MA
