Lessons
RIVERSPORT lessons are designed to give you the skills you need to enjoy rowing or kayaking on the Oklahoma River or Lake Overholser! We offer a variety of rowing & kayaking lessons that allow you to learn the basics, then fine tune your technique. Information on both rowing and kayak lessons is included below. Looking for fun opportunities for kids ages 8+? We offer kayaking and stand up paddle boarding lessons, plus summer camps for youth. Questions or need personal assistance? Contact us by email or call (405) 552-4040.
RIVERSPORT Rowing Lessons
Boathouse 101
This free, one-hour session includes an overview of rowing, kayaking and dragon boating for those ages 8+. Call (405) 552-4040 or email us to schedule your session.
Devon Rowing Experience
The Devon Rowing Experience is a 60-minute introduction to the basics of rowing. You’ll learn the basic rowing stroke on the indoor rowing machine, or erg. Then experience the thrill of moving water in the indoor rowing tank. The Devon Rowing Experience will be offered as part of RIVERSPORT Adventure Saturdays, May through October. Appropriate for ages 13+.
Discover Rowing
Discover Rowing is a 60-minute, on-the-water introduction to this exciting sport! You’ll get on the water in a very stable, flat-bottomed rowing barge and learn the basics of rowing. It’s a great way to explore rowing – even better when you schedule it with a bunch of friends. Discover Rowing will be offered as part of RIVERSPORT Adventure Saturdays, May through October. Appropriate for ages 13+.
Adult Learn to Row
RIVERSPORT Learn to Row classes introduce you to rowing in a fun and easy-going atmosphere. You have a choice of weekday or weekend classes either on the Oklahoma River, downtown, or at the Route 66 Boathouse on Lake Overholser. Once you’ve completed one or more classes, you can join the RIVERSPORT Masters (adults) novice rowing team. Appropriate for ages 18+.
Learn to Row: Sweep will introduce you to sweep rowing (one oar). During this class, you’ll learn the basics on an indoor rowing machine and in the indoor rowing tank. Once you become familiar with the equipment, basic skills and safety rules, you’ll get on the water in the flat-bottomed rowing barge and then an eight-person sweep rowing boat. Learn to Row: Sweep is offered downtown on the Oklahoma River. Cost $85
Early Morning [Register]
Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs • 6-7:30a
May 21 – 24 • July 9 – 12
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Mon, Tues, Thurs • 5:45-7:45p
April 16 , 17 & 19 • June 18, 19 & 21 • July 9, 10 & 12 • September 10, 11 & 13
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Sat, Sun • 1-3:30p or 4-6:30p
March 17, 18 • May 19, 20 • July 14, 15 • August 11, 12 • September 8, 9 • October 6, 7
Learn to Row: Sculling teaches you the basic stroke on an indoor rowing machine and in the indoor rowing tank. Then you’ll get on the water and learn to scull (row with two oars). You’ll start in large, four or eight-person sculling boats before getting out in a wide, sturdy single scull. Classes are offered downtown on the Oklahoma River and at the Route 66 Boathouse at Lake Overholser. Cost $85
Early Morning [Register]
Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs • 6-7:30a
July 23 – 26
Evening [Register]
Mon, Tues, Wed • 5:45-7:45p
May 7 – 9 • June 25, 26 & 28 • August 13, 14 & 16
Weekend [Register]
Sat, Sun • 1-3:30p or 4-6:30p
July 21, 22 • August 18, 19 • September 15, 16 • October 13, 14
Route 66 Boathouse – Weekend [Register]
Sat, Sun • 1-3:30p
May 5, 6 • May 19, 20 • June 2, 3 • June 9, 10 • July 7, 8 • July 28, 29 • August 4, 5 • August 25, 26
Learn to Row: Advanced fine-tunes your technique and gives you the experience you need to take out a single on your own during open rowing. Learn to Row: Advanced includes instruction on the indoor rowing machines and indoor rowing tank, and focuses on getting you comfortable launching, rowing, steering and docking a small boat. Classes run over the course of two weeks or two weekends and are offered downtown on the Oklahoma River. Cost $150
Evening [Register]
Mon, Tues, Thurs • 5:45-7:45p
June 4, 5, 7, 11, 12 & 14 • July 30, 31, August 2, 6, 7 & 9 • October 15, 16, 18, 22, 23 & 25
Weekend [Register]
Sat, Sun • 1-3:30p or 4-6:30p
June 16, 17 • June 23, 24
Private Lessons & Coaching
Whether you want a few private lessons to hone your skills, or you just prefer working one-on-one, private lessons and coaching are also available. The boathouse has several coaches who are approved to provide individual or small group coaching. Private lessons can be scheduled by contacting us at (405) 552-4040 or sending an email.
Junior Learn-to-Row
Interested in learning to row? We’ll teach you how! At the beginning of the Chesapeake Junior Crew fall and spring rowing seasons (September and January), the first two weeks are dedicated to teaching new rowers. Plus we offer sessions throughout the summer. Youth ages 13-19 will learn the basics of rowing and meet other youth rowers from across the metro.Email us to learn more.
RIVERSPORT Kayaking Lessons
Kayak lessons are taught at the Route 66 Boathouse at Lake Overholser and downtown on the Oklahoma River.
Discover Kayaking
This 1.5 hour class covers the basic strokes, maneuvering techniques and general safety rules for this easy-to-learn water sport. Discover Kayaking is a perfect introduction to either sprint or recreational paddling. This class is offered 6-7:30p Wednesdays and is also available as part of RIVERSPORT Adventure Saturdays, May through September. Click on the links for times, dates and locations. Call (405) 552-4040 or email us to schedule a group session for your group of 6-10 people. Ages 8+. Cost $35
Discover Kayaking • Boathouse District
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Discover Kayaking • Route 66 Boathouse
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Discover Stand Up Paddle Boarding
RIVERSPORT stand up paddle boarding (SUP) is a 90-minute lesson that will teach you one of the newest – and most fun – ways to get on the water. Whether you’re new to the sport or an experienced paddler, SUP is open to everyone ages 8+. Join us at the Boathouse District or the Route 66 Boathouse at Lake Overholser for this unique experience. This class is held Wednesdays, 6-7:30p. Cost $35.
Discover SUP • Boathouse District
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Discover SUP • Route 66 Boathouse
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For more information, please call (405) 552-4040.
