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Breaking news: Learn to Row Boot camp

Popular demand motivated us to create a two-meeting intro rowing boot camp. Participants must commit to both class meetings and must pay upon registration. Space is very limited.

Two Sundays, July 26th AND August 2nd from 7:00 AM-11:00 AM. $200. More information and registration will appear here.

After this, 2026 Adult Learn to Row summer sessions are done for the season ... but come back in December when we open registration for Winter Indoor Intro (WII) sessions that will get you fit and ready for the 2027 on-the-water sessions. Registration for WII opens in late March.

Mendota Rowing Club is proud to be the primary provider of rowing instruction and adult rower development in Wisconsin. We can get you started, and we will support you through a very rewarding journey learning and practicing this challenging and beautiful sport.

Visit this page for general rowing instruction information.

we love guests

We welcome experienced rowers new to our area, and visiting rowers from other programs, to join adult practices. Please contact us by email.

Information about our month-long Trial/Guest membership is shown on this page.

Our beautiful Lake Mendota is a wide, sometimes windy, sometimes busy, lake. If you wish to sit in any MRC boat you will need to provide a water safety credential (aka swim test, see details here). Trial/Guest members may use the Club's ergs and weights.

MRC Vision and Mission

Our Vision - Rowing for All

Our Mission - To cultivate an engaging and welcoming environment where people come together to learn, explore, grow, and compete in the sport of rowing

Non-Discrimination Statement - We are committed to growing diversity, providing equal opportunity, and intentionally creating environments where differences are embraced and everyone feels welcome, respected, supported, and valued to fully participate. We do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or age.