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Try rowing at our free public open house June 6

Get ready for 2026 Mendota Learn to Row Day!

Come to the Bernard-Hoover Boathouse in James Madison Park to experience the great sport of rowing first-hand. Sign up to have a short tour of the boathouse and a lesson on land, followed by an excursion on Lake Mendota in an eight-person shell, supported by experienced rowers and a safety launch.

We are scheduling for rowing lessons starting 12 noon, with the last group meeting at 3 pm. Plan for about an hour. Age 18+. Seats are limited!

Use this link to sign up.

Registration for 2026 Adult Learn to Row sessions is now open

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.

This year we are offering three, 3-week classes that meet two weeknights per week. Sign up today! When those seats are filled people new to rowing will have to wait until winter for the Winter Indoor Intro classes to open.

Visit this page for general rowing instruction information.

Visit this page for the schedule and registration links.

we love guests

Experienced rowers new to our area, and visiting rowers from other programs are welcome to join adult practices. Please contact us by email for more information.

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.