The boathouse boasts numerous Masters rowers who are members and race as NAC, yet there is only a single organized team dedicated to Women’s Masters Rowing.

As a group, the NAC Masters Women’s Rowing Team practices on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Members can also schedule the use of the team sculling boats. Additional workouts for the ladies who choose to race include the erg and the weight room. Members work very hard to build personal strength and improve rowing skills as a basis for competing in races throughout the year.

How can I join?

New rowers and those with less than one year of rowing experience can be considered for membership after completing a 6-week Learn to Row program  (typically offered once a quarter). To sign up for these programs, please email nacwow@gmail.com.

What is the cost of membership?

Costs are as follows, in addition to the NAC Annual Membership:

  • Coaching Dues: $100 per month, paid quarter
  • Equipment fee: $60 per month, paid quarterly
  • Team Facility Fee: $36 per month, paid monthly

What is the practice schedule?

Members must regularly attend practices on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 6:00am to 7:30 a.m., and on Saturday from 6:15 am to 8:45 a.m.

If you have additional questions, please email nacwow@gmail.com.

The Legacy of the NAC WOW Team – The Women on Water (WOW) are made up of women of all ages and experience. WOW was formed in 2000 by a group of mothers whose sons and daughters were rowing for the NAC Junior Team. Inspired by the medal-winning Juniors, they banded together to start their own rowing Program at The Newport Aquatic Center.