The Station L sculling program is set up for year-round training. Station L competes at major regattas through the year, including Cascadia Masters (in Vancouver, BC), NW Master Regionals regatta, Covered Bridge Regatta, Portland Fall Classic, Head of the Lake in Seattle and more. Many scullers also attend Head of the Charles to compete against some of the best.

The program is designed to support rowers across all skill levels, whether they are just learning to row or have decades of rowing experience. As such, it is divided into three groups: Nationally Competitive (NC) group, Regionally Competitive (RC) group, and Development (DV) group. Rowers work with our coaching staff to identify which group best fits their current level of rowing and their interest in competition.

Nationally Competitive (NC) Group

Nationally Competitive (NC) is a co-ed group focused on technique, fitness and competition. This group competes in major regattas on an annual schedule, some of which are limited entry events. Placement in the NC group is subject to coaching staff review and approval.

• Participates in three coached practices a week, and are required to train on their own outside of those dedicated practices. 
• Good technical ability, fitness, coachability, and regular attendance are essential. Some seasonal attendance requirements may be set as part of selection for limited entry regattas.
• Focuses on refinement of rowing technique and skills; development of sport specific training, erg testing, and increased racing skills.
• Requires participation in singles time trials and erg testing.

Regionally Competitive (RC) Group

Regionally Competitive (RC) is a co-ed group focused on technique, fitness and competition. This group competes in regional regattas on an annual schedule. Placement in the RC group is subject to coaching staff review and approval.

• Participates in three coached practices a week, and are encouraged to train on their own in small boats outside of those dedicated practices.
• Good technical ability, fitness, coachability, sportsmanship and regular attendance are essential.
• Focuses on refinement of rowing technique and skills; development of sport specific training, and increased racing skills.
• Encouraged  to participate in singles time trials and erg testing. 

Development (DV) Group

Development is a co-ed group that focuses on improving fitness and rowing technique in a setting that promotes the enjoyment of the sport. The development group does not train for specific regattas, but members may elect to compete in some regional races. Any member can choose this squad if they meet the experience requirement.

• Coached practices are offered daily (Monday through Sunday) during morning hours.
• Coachability, fitness and sportsmanship are essential.
• Designed for graduates of Learn to Row 2 class or rowers with previous experience in a racing single.
• Focuses on developing skills and fitness by rowing in singles and team boats.

Learn to Row Classes 

Our public learn to row classes are organized around single sculling and offered March through September. See the class page for details.

**Rowers with previous sweep or sculling experience, are invited to review our guest rowing page or sign up for a membership to join the masters program. Our coaching staff will be happy to help with determining the group placement. If you are new to rowing, check out our Learn-to-Row classes!**