Rowing Dock on Town Lake in Austin Texas | Rowing Memberships & Lessons

learn to row

Rowing Dock is the best place to learn to row in Austin. Lessons start with the basics and gradually become more advanced to prepare you for rowing solo, in team boats and even competitively in regattas. To help you feel comfortable in the rowing boats, coaches are always out on the water with you during lessons. Although everyone is different, we get most folks rowing within four lessons. Once you complete our Beginner Rowing Course we welcome you to become a member! Once a member, you can row as often as you like, whenever we’re open.

our coach

Coach Nadia Kean has been rowing and coaching on Town Lake in Austin, Texas for over a decade. She first started rowing for the Austin Rowing Club Junior's in 1997 and later went on to row for the University of Texas. Nadia is highly respected in the rowing community for her ability to coach rowers of all levels. She has spent over five years coaching competitive juniors and college rowers as well as 5 years teaching beginner to advanced recreational rowing. Coach Nadia has been the Head Coach at Rowing Dock for five years and is passionate about her work. Coach Kean is a Level III US Rowing Certified Coach and is helping to develop the Austin Chapter of America Rows.

Beginner Rowing Course $165

Four 2-hour lessons
Two lessons per week for two weeks
Limited to six participants
Enjoy a full membership during the month you are taking lessons
Signup for lessons by calling 512.689.5774 or by emailing nadia@rowingdock.com

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Private Lessons $250 and Semi-Private Lessons $200 (per rower)

Package of four lessons
Scheduled anytime sunrise to sunset, any day of the week
Private lessons: 1 hour and fifteen minutes of one-on-one coaching per lesson
Semi-private lessons: 2 hours per lesson; designed for two friends or family who sign up together
Enjoy a full membership during the month you are taking lessons
Schedule lessons by calling 512.689.5774 or by e-mailing nadia@rowingdock.com

New!!! Pay for your Rowing Lessons Online!!!

Already know you want to make rowing your sport? You can pay for your 1-year membership plus lessons via monthly bank debit. At the end of your first year, your monthly draft drops to $36 for membership only. This is also a great option for rowers who have just finished their initial set of beginning rowing lessons and want to continue to be coached throughout the year.

1-Year Membership + Beginner Course

(12 installments)

$51 per month

1-Year Membership + 5 Private Lessons

(12 installments)

$58 per month

1-Year Membership + 5 Semi-Private Lessons (12 installments)

$54 per month

<< Go to our Events Calendar for specific dates

>> click here to download the Rowing Enrollment Form

>> click here to download the Bank Debit Agreement

Free Introduction to Rowing Class

Many Austinites enjoy an active lifestyle, spending much of their free time on the Hike and Bike Trail and the shores of Lady Bird Lake. Perhaps you are one of the many passers-by who have watched the rowers glide effortlessly through the water? Every month we offer our free “Splash of Rowing” class to give the curious a chance to try it out. Call 512.689.5774 or email nadia@rowingdock.com to find out when the next free lesson is.

Free Exercise Classes on the Rowing Machines Every Wednesday Morning from 6:30- 7:30 a.m.

Working out on the rowing machines provides a total-body exercise similar to spinning. Our coaches will teach you the fundamentals of rowing, and then lead you through an aerobic workout. Our Concept II® rowing machines lined up on the dock allow you to enjoy a great view of Town Lake while you burn calories and build muscle. These workouts are guaranteed to get both athletes and couch potatoes closer to their target body type. Classes are always free and open to the public. Wear comfortable athletic clothing, including socks and closed toe shoes. We recommend you bring water. We sell water for $1 or Gatorade for $2.