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The Central Pennsylvania Rowing Association is a non-profit athletic organization established to promote the sport of rowing. We offer to individuals in the surrounding communities the opportunity to experience the sport, from beginners through competitive level, and also to encourage the use and enjoyment of our region's natural waterways. Members, family, and friends are invited to our annual dinner on January 18, 2026 at Bull Run in Lewisburg. Social hour begins at 5:00 followed by a buffet meal. RSVP & Purchase Tickets CENTRAL PA ROWING ASSOCIATION The Beauty In Community Head Coach Needed We are seeking a head coach to act as the primary leader overseeing both masters and youth programs. Click below for more information. More Information Welcome to CPRA Since 1989, we have been united by our interest, enthusiasm, and love for rowing on the Susquehanna River with a mission to educate and provide opportunities for youth and adults to enjoy the health benefits of rowing recreationally as well as competitively. What We Offer Adult Learn to Row For adults 18 and older. Masters Rowing CPRA welcomes novice and experienced rowers. Youth Rowing We offer programs for both new and experienced rowers ages 12-18. Our Location Be The First To Know Join our mailing list First name Last name Email I agree to be added to our email list Subscribe Thanks for subscribing!

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Each summer, we're thrilled to offer our adult learn-to-row program! Our experienced coaches kick things off with the basics, covering safety and essential strokes during the initial land-based class. After completing at least 4 sessions on the water, you're invited to join our friendly club members for the remainder of the season on the water. Let the rowing adventures begin! Adult Learn-to-Row Register Here Open to anyone 18 years or older, this class teaches the sculling basics in 8- or 4-person rowing shells on the Susquehanna River. Additional Information Our experienced coaches kick things off with the basics, covering safety and essential strokes during the initial land-based class. Instruction continues on the water on day 2. After completing at least 4 sessions on the water, you're invited to join our friendly club members to row the remainder of the season without additional charge. 2025 Learn-to-Row Schedule Tues June 17, Wed June 18, Thurs June 19 Mon June 23, Tues June 24, Wed June 25 Mon June 30, Tues July 1 6:00-8:00 p.m. The cost is $260 per participant. Membership in USRowing is required ($10 for LTR). The maximum enrollment is 18 people. Register Here Required Swim Certification

Online Swim Certification Paper Swim Certification Stay aware of all conditions and rules with these links! Weather Conditions River Conditions Safety Rules Incident Report (for injury or damage) Bow Certification App Safety Video Rowing Conditions and Safety Rules Water level must be above 6 feet and below 16 feet and river current must be less than 60,000 cfs.

Join us for coached rows, morning coached rows and uncoached rows. Masters Rowing Register Here We offer a learn-to-row program, organized morning and evening rows throughout the summer, and occasional special clinics. Additional Information Evening rows focus on enhancing rowing skills and overall fitness and are open to novice as well as experienced rowers. Morning rows focus on training for sprint and head races and are restricted to bow-certified experienced rowers. In 2025 we have contracted with Oaracle Rowing out of Saratoga, New York to offer a special rowing clinic July 10-12. It is open to all masters CPRA members and 2025 masters learn-to-row graduates. Registration can be found at the registration link. Membership Options 1 Full Unlimited rows, coaching, & use of CPRA equipment for the entire season. 2 Limited Limited to 15 rows during the season. Any coached row or rows using CPRA equipment counts. Can upgrade to full at any time. 3 New Member Full membership, including unlimited rows, coaching, & use of CPRA equipment for the entire season. Must have completed Learn-to-row (LTR) last year. 4 Young Adult Full membership for ages 18-24, including unlimited rows, coaching, & use of CPRA equipment for the entire season. 5 Associate Experienced rower with full membership in another rowing club or organization; must provide verification of concurrent membership, Unlimited rows, coaching, & use of CPRA equipment for the entire season. Register Here All CPRA members are required to maintain an active individual membership with USRowing at the Basic level or higher. USRowing

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Prepare participants for regatta competition. Youth participants are local (Northumberland, Snyder, Union, Columbia, Montour, Lycoming counties), however everyone is welcome! Youth Rowing Register Here We offer winter indoor rowing and summer outdoor rowing opportunities to both new and experienced rowers ages 12-18. Registration is now open for a youth erg (indoor rowing) clinic on Mondays and Wednesdays November 3-26, 5:00-6:00 p.m. at Susquehanna University. All CPRA members are required to maintain an active individual membership with USRowing. USRowing

Register Here A FUN, Lifelong Sport For All Ages! Masters Opportunities for adults ages 18 and older. Read More Youth Opportunities for youth rowers ages 12 to 18. Read More All CPRA members are required to maintain an active individual membership with USRowing at the Basic level or higher. USRowing Jim Baker "Great facilities, great water, great people Couldn't ask for more."

CPRA provides youth aged 12-18 the chance to learn rowing through a three-week Learn-To-Row (LTR) class each summer. Youth Learn to Row Register Here We offer a free learn-to-row class for all youth aged 12-18 each summer. Registration is now open for a youth erg (indoor rowing) clinic Mondays and Wednesdays November 3-26 5:00-6:00 p.m. at Susquehanna University. Additional Information Schedule for Summer 2025 Mon, Wed, Fri June 9 through June 27 8:15-10:00 a.m. Mon, Tues, Thurs June 30 through July 17 4:00-5:45 p.m. No experience needed. The youth LTR program is free thanks to grants from the Degenstein Foundation and organizational funding. Membership in US Rowing is required ($10 for LTR). We also encourage those who have already taken youth LTR to join us again to row in a more experienced boat. Required Swim Certification

Built in 2016, CPRA boasts its own boathouse, offering members access to a diverse fleet of sculling boats, from singles to octuples. Facilities Central Pennsylvania Rowing Association (CPRA) was formed in 1989 by a loosely-connected group of people who shared an interest in rowing or a curiosity about rowing and a love of the river. Since then, CPRA has evolved, and in 2004, it received federal tax-exempt status as a 501(c) 3 charitable and educational organization, whose mission is to educate and provide opportunities for the youth and general public to enjoy the health benefits of rowing recreationally, as well as competitively. The club rows on the beautiful Susquehanna River. We offer a Learn To Row program each summer, and some members of the club have competed successfully at various regattas in and around Pennsylvania. For many years, CPRA shared a space with Susquehanna and Bucknell crews. After many, many hours of planning and paperwork, CPRA's very own boat house was completed in October 2016! CPRA Boats Small Craft training single; suitable for beginner scullers Fatty Bacon Swift lightweight single; suitable for intermediate to advanced scullers The Intake Peinert X25 lightweight single; suitable for intermediate scullers The Powerline Peinert 26 openweight single; suitable for intermediate to advanced scullers River Ninja Hudson openweight single; suitable for advanced rowers Skeeter Swift racing double; suitable for intermediate to advanced scullers The Augusta WinTech lightweight double; suitable for intermediate to advanced skullers Double Trouble WinTech open weight double; suitable for intermediate to advanced scullers The Eddie Hudson Elite lightweight racing double; suitable for intermediate to advanced scullers Folie à Deux Empacher open weight double; suitable for intermediate to advanced scullers Take two Swift racing double; suitable for intermediate to advanced scullers Thunder Rowed Swift open weight quad; suitable for intermediate to advanced scullers Degenstein II Filippi open weight quad; suitable for intermediate to advanced scullers Saetta Hudson Elite quad; suitable for intermediate to advanced scullers Spirit of John Skotedis Pocock octople; used for our learn-to-row program Frederick Foster

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