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 four groups: High Performance (HP) group, Advanced (AD) group, Intermediate (IN) 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.

High Performance (HP) Group

The High Performance team is made up of scullers with the highest skill who prioritize sculling both in practice and racing. They are highly proficient in all boat classes for training and racing. The HP team has a comprehensive and rigorous training program, including requirements for erg testing and 1x time trials. Members on this team are expected to race across the region and encouraged to race nationally and internationally.

• High attendance rate for all practices.
• Mandatory participation in regattas – minimum 2 spring/summer and 2 fall regattas.
• Highly competent in every seat in all boat classes for races and practices.
• Competency at race pace in 1x during practice and racing in a 1x one regatta per year.
• Required participation in regular erg testing and on water 1x time trials.
• Commitment to training outside of scheduled practices to ensure race readiness.

Advanced (AD) Group

The Advanced team is higher skilled rowers who may choose to race, but may not always prioritize racing in sculling events. Many AD members are also members of the sweep team, and may split their racing commitments between teams. The training regimen will contain both technical work and build a high level of fitness throughout the season. Members of this team race across the region and nationally, although racing is not a requirement.

• Regular attendance at practice.
• Commitment to training for racing in every boat type, including a single.
• Demonstrated skill and confidence in every seat in a boat.
• Demonstrate technical prowess at various rates.
• Participation in erg testing and time trials is encouraged but not required.

Intermediate (IN) Group

The Intermediate team is composed of rowers who have a good base of skill and confidence in different boat classes and are working to refine those skills. The training program will focus on improving technique and will include training intended for fitness and performance, as well as racing confidence. Members of this team may choose to participate in races across the region.

• Commitment to improving technical skill and fitness.
• Demonstrated comfort and competence in every seat in a team boat (2x, 4x).  
• Ability to row in a racing single.
• Optional participations in erg testing and time trials.

Development (DV) Group

The Development Team is for rowers who are new to the sport and are developing their technique and boat handling skills. The training will focus on improving competence in all sculling boat classes, and will allow members to improve fitness. Members of this team can choose to participate in races across the region.

• Successful completion of LTR2 or equivalent experience at another club.
• Demonstrated understanding of every seat in a team boat (2x, 4x).
• Willingness to continue to grow technical skill and fitness.
• After a guest row, coaches may recommend LTR2 to rowers with limited experience.

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!**