Our Fleet

Touring Shells
Double Shells
Single Shells
Racing Quads

Benefits of Rowing at Lincoln Maritime Center, Inc.

Treat yourself to scenic Hingham Harbor while learning to row. Rowing is a lifelong sport that offers benefits at any age. This low-impact aerobic activity exercises all major muscle groups and provides a great sense of accomplishment. All levels of rowers will be taught by our staff of expert, dedicated instructors.

Adult Classes

It's never too late to start rowing. Adults of any age or experience level will enjoy this outdoor activity on Hingham Harbor. Adult classes meet 2 times / week for 1 1/2 hours.
Ages 18-99+

Youth Classes

Start a sport you can enjoy a lifetime! Six-week sessions are offered in
the spring and fall; two four-week sessions are offered in the summer.
Ages 13-18

Open Rowing

Quad, double, and single shells are available Friday and Saturday, 7:00 am-noon. Open Rowing is included at no additional charge for anyone enrolled for the 2009 Season.

Requirements for Racing Double Open Row

Bow Certification for Open Row or Log Book rowing - Log book hours in an Echo or T7 or Star, 50 hours, 20 hours for LMC rowers who have rowed at LMC for 2 or more years. Hours must be logged in at LMC and initialed after hours have been attained, the instructor check out rows can be arranged.

Observed two separate times by a coach in a launch, to judge ability to steer at high and low tides, with out guidance or instruction:

Un-strapping the boat
Proper carrying of the boat
Launching the boat
Leaving the dock
Traffic pattern, high and low tide
Proper care for the boat, washing
Securing on the rack

What Level Am I?

Pick your level so we can match you up with like-minded rowers:

Hudson Shells

Get Started - An introduction to rowing, with the emphasis on learning the mechanics of the proper stroke. A fun and relaxed environment to learn a new skill out on Hingham Harbor. By the end of the session be able to enjoy the benefits of a great aerobic work out.

Get Connected - The next step after Get Started, this level will have an increased focus on fitness and continue with skill enhancement. For the rower who wants a balance between a work out and drills to make sure their technique improves along personal fitness levels.

Get Fit - A great workout that combines the benefits of dry-land and on-the-water workouts with a balance of strength and endurance training for heart health, weight management, fun, fitness, and an energetic lifestyle.

Get Fast - For the rower who wants a rigorous work out as well as drills to make sure technique stays on the right track. An experienced rower who wants the fitness end of rowing workouts but the stability that the Hudson offers, enabling the rower to have a stable rowing environment, yet still get all the work out they can handle.

Racing Quads:

As we continue to try to get as many people to learn how to row the quads as well as maintain the physical soundness of the quads, we have developed a new level system for rowers who want to master the quads. Keep in mind that levels will not always reflect the amount of time a rower has participated, not everyone progresses at the same rate or even to the top level.

Anyone who wants to row in a racing quad class will need instructor approval and will start in the beginner level class

Adult Beginner: Recommended by Get Fast Hudson instructor. Full ability of rowing stroke details, and can set boat. Strong grasp of all drills, and is able to perform drills with accuracy. Shows willingness to learn how to steer the boat. 

Adult Intermediate: Successful completion of Beginner Quad, as determined by previous instructor, proficient at steering and docking the boat. A work out based, not instructional based work out. Run as if it were a competitive training program.

Advance/Competitive : Recommend for Advanced class by intermediate quad instructor. Able to row in a race work out type format. Strong skill and fitness acquisition Lift boat in to and out of the water with 4 rowers

Adult Racing/Competitive: By instructor selection only

Hudson 2X: is an advanced boat. 1 advanced rower or instructor needs to be in the boat for it to be rowed

 

Swim Test Certification

New for 2010 - All rowers participating in open rowing in a Lincoln boat, as well as the racing quads, double or single will have to show proof of having passed a swim test consisting of 100 yard swim, 5 minutes of treading water and donning a pfd. The test has to be conducted by a certified lifeguard before the rower can participate in open rowing or in the racing boats. LMC has been informed that the test can be given at the Hanover YMCA, 5 Mill St. Hanover, MA (781-829-8585), and the Quincy YMCA, 79 Coddington Street Quincy, MA (617-479-8500). Download Swim Test Certification form.

All rowers rowing in a Hudson 4X will be able to sign a waiver, or have a waiver signed by a parent or guardian before they are allowed to row, saying they are a proficient swimmer.

Cancellation Fees

Class fees will be refunded upon written cancellation received prior to 30 days from the start of class. A $50 administration fee will be assessed for these changes.

Private Lessons

Private lessons are available upon request.

COME ROW WITH US... You’ll be glad you did!