Masters Programs

New Bedford Rowing Center (NBRC) offers rowing programs for adults with all levels of experience. See our schedule for the current season’s details.

We row year-round with on-the-water activities Spring, Summer and Fall, and indoor training during the winter. For members with competitive interest, we offer the opportunity to participate in regattas throughout the year as well as indoor erg regattas during the winter.

Experienced and new rowers welcome!

November through April, NBRC offers indoor rowing at our Studio.  The indoor rowing sessions provide the perfect opportunity to learn proper rowing technique and enjoy a full-body, low-impact workout.  These classes are suitable for all fitness levels and available to Greater New Bedford residents ages 18+.  Classes consist of interval rowing on concept 2 ergs paired with weight training for those interested. 

SCHEDULE:

  • Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:00p.m. - 7:30p.m.
  • Saturdays 8:30a.m.-10:00a.m.

What to wear & bring:

  • Bottled Water!
  • Form-fitting clothing (loose or baggy clothing will catch in the machine slide)
  • Athletic Shoes
  • A yoga mat or towel

TO PARTICIPATE:

  1. Determine whether NBRC can meet your needs. Contact info@newbedfordrowing.org.
  2. Complete the NBRC registration form (below), including the NBRC Waiver and Release of Liability
  3. Sessions costs:
    • Drop-ins: $15 a session
    • Monthly: $70
    • Season (November-April): $245

LOCATION:

NBRC Studio, 630 Belleville Ave, 2nd Floor, New Bedford, MA 02740

 

The goal of the NBRC LTR program is to equip new rowers with the basic skills of boat-handling and rowing technique, enabling them to row safely and with confidence.

Rowing can be a life-long activity. Individual goals may range from recreation, through fitness, to competition.

2026 Learn-to-Row Sessions:

Stay tuned for the 2026 schedule

The cost of the NBRC Learn-to-Row Program is $295. This program fee is in lieu of the annual NBRC membership for experienced rowers (renewable April 1 of each year) and allows LTR participants to row through the end of the on-the-water season, Nov. 1, at no additional cost.

All NBRC Masters, whether beginners or more experienced, must also register with USRowing, the national governing body of the sport. The annual cost is $25.

Upon completion of the LTR program, beginners become novices and may join the open row sessions. NBRC is committed to building community among all participants in its Masters programs.

To sign up for an LTR class:

  1. Register with USRowing. The annual fee is $25 for a "basic" membership. (club #11516)
  2. Complete the NBRC registration form (below), including the NBRC Waiver and Release of Liability
  3. Pay the NBRC Learn-to-Row Program fee of $295.

All three steps must be completed to reserve a place in a particular class. Reservations are on a first-come basis.

NBRC offers open row sessions for experienced rowers and novices who have completed a Learn-to-Row course.  Theses sessions offer a fun, recreational rowing experience allowing NBRC members to continuously develop their rowing skills, get a good workout in, and enjoy the waters of New Bedford.

2025 Schedule

April - November, 2025 as weather allows

  • Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
  • Saturday & Sundays, 6:50 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

Each session is accompanied by one of NBRC's USRowing-certified coaches.

TO PARTICIPATE WITH NBRC AS AN EXPERIENCED ROWER:

  1. Determine whether NBRC can meet your needs. Contact info@newbedfordrowing.org.
  2. Register (or renew) with USRowing. A basic membership is sufficient (club #11516)
  3. Complete the NBRC registration form (below), including the NBRC Waiver and Release of Liability
  4. Pay the NBRC Annual Masters Program fee of $295.

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