Sculling Program
For sweep rowers looking to challenge themselves and continue to improve their technique, DC Strokes offers coached and independent sculling opportunities.
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Advanced Sculling
For rowers looking to challenge themselves and continue to improve their technique, DC Strokes offers advanced sculling, with three days of professionally coached rowing each week.
Requirements
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This program is open to rowers who have at least one season of sculling experience in order to participate in this program. Please contact Coach Chantel Sheaks to discuss if this program is right for you.
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Schedule
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April 2025 (Dates and Times TBD)
We are currently finalizing the program schedule for 2025. Please ensure you have approval from Coach Chantel Sheaks before registering.
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Program Fees
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The fee for the Advanced Sculling Program currently being finalized. Participants must be current DC Strokes members ($50), and have a current US Rowing Membership ($25 for first time $20 for renewal).
Independent Sculling
DC Strokes continues to offer a program that allows certified scullers to row independently under the DC Strokes banner.
Requirements
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Independent scullers may take out singles and doubles without a coach only during daylight hours. Only certified scullers may sign up for independent sculling. To be certified, rowers must:
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Have passed the flip test under observation from an ACBA coach
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Show competence in boat handling (on and off the water)
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Be confident on the water without a coach
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Certify that you have read and are familiar with the DSCRC Small Boats Manual and Safety Manual
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Certify that you have read, are familiar with, and will abide by all DC Strokes and ACBA safety policies
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Have registered on the DC Strokes Boathouse Connect app and have a basic understanding of how to use it
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Schedule
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Independent Sculling is open Mid-May through the end of the season in late October
The DC Strokes fleet of singles and doubles is small. Coached programs are given priority on DC Strokes equipment. Usage of private boats is permitted, but must be arranged with the owner of the boat and the boat must be a part of an equipment sharing agreement with DC Strokes.
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When not in use during a coached program, DC Strokes equipment is available on a first-come, first-served basis, and it must be reserved through Boathouse Connect.
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For assistance or questions about boats please contact Coach Chantel.
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Program Fee
​The fee for Independent Sculling is currently being finalized. Participants must be current DC Strokes members ($50), and have a current US Rowing Membership ($25 for first time $20 for renewal).
Registration Instructions:
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Create an account on Boathouse Connect, our club management software.
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After you have logged in and finished the account creation process, click on the Groups dropdown in the left-side navigation bar. Then click My Groups.
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You will see a list of groups.
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Click on the preferred 2025 Program. Then click Join Group.​
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You're done! The payment method that you entered during account creation will be charged the registration fee. You don't need to do anything else.
Questions?
​If you have questions about the sculling program feel free to email our Programs Director.