For new rowers, CMI is a welcoming place. We want you to learn to love the sport we love. It takes a few sessions to learn the basics- we will start on rowing machines, and graduate you to the water quickly.  Experienced Rowers:  We will get you as much time in the coxswain seat as possible, building the leadership and safety skills needed for you to be in charge!

Arrive Early, as we leave the dock promptly. We can't return to pick you up, and we can't drop you off early.

Always dress in layers and bring running shoes, water shoes, an extra pair of dry socks, a hat or sunglasses, plus a water bottle. A sweatshirt, gloves, and an outer shell like a windbreaker are a good idea where it can be colder on the water.

Program Director and Coach, Frank Townsend, coordinates our youth rowing programs and can be reached via  programdirector@rowcmi.org should you have any program questions.