AQUATIC TRAINING CENTER

A rowing paradise on crystal clear waters...

If you've seen the movie "Boys in the Boat" - you have seen rowing. With its rich history as one of the original sports in the ancient Olympic Games, to being the first recognized intercollegiate sport contested in the United States, to more recent storied collegiate and international rivalries, rowing has always held a special allure for both athletes and spectators alike. Today, rowing attracts participants of all ages, offering not just the excitement of competition but also a host of physical and mental benefits.

“The greatest rower who ever lived never rowed.”

Unfortunately for many sports that require equipment and water access, talent tends to be more evenly distributed than opportunity. The mission of NTAC (a 501(c)3 Community Benefit Organization) is to provide the opportunity to learn to row and compete in rowing to ALL athletes in the Tahoe / Reno / Sacramento area, including para-athletes and military. For youth rowers, in particular, the sport instills values such as resilience, character, camaraderie, and teamwork. According to NCAA statistics, rowing also offers the best overall opportunity for both male and female athletes to earn athletic scholarships. The low-impact nature of rowing means individuals can enjoy rowing well into their golden years, fostering lifelong fitness and friendships.

Lake Tahoe has long attracted rowers to its pristine, clean waters. From North Lake Tahoe to the South Shore, numerous rowers ply the waters in the calm morning hours, many times un-noticed for those that sleep in past 8am. The US National Team has even trained in the Tahoe area in past years as part of their high-altitude conditioning program.

We are excited to announce new learn-to-row programs this summer at Lake Forest operated by the North Tahoe Aquatic Center as part of TCPUD's summer recreational program. It is available for interested people from ages 14 to 99 (and beyond!). The program offers a safe and enjoyable way to try rowing for yourself. The coaching staff are all USRowing certified, with over 200 years of combined rowing experience. All equipment is included - for beginners to experienced racers. This program will teach you the basics to glide effortlessly and safely across the water with an emphasis on fun and safety. There will be opportunities to train for, and enter, rowing races on Lake Tahoe this summer; a great opportunity for youth rowers in particular as they prepare for college.

Is rowing right for your athlete? Contact us to learn more

A Sculling Center of Excellence

The first high-altitude rowing clinic in North America, our training center offers a truly distinctive training environment for scullers, combining the challenge of elevation with expert coaching all with the breathtaking backdrop of Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada mountains.

Here at Tahoe, we believe that mastering the single scull is foundation for excellence of all rowing disciplines. The boat feel and movement, precision, and balance required in the single translate into improved performance across all boat classes. Whether you're drawn to the solitary challenge of the single or the synchronized power of an eight, honing your skills in the single will elevate your performance in any boat class.

Our coaching program is meant to immerse you in single sculling. Our mission is to help you develop the ability to move your boat with both power and finesse. Our coaches are dedicated to each athlete, ensuring that session are tailored to unique needs and goals. And yes, sweep rowers are more than welcome to join and learn sculling with us!

Join us at Tahoe Sculling Center and become part of a community dedicated to excellence. Improve your performance with the benefits of high-altitude training and take your sculling to new heights in the beautiful environment of Lake Tahoe.

The North Tahoe Aquatic Center (NTAC) is home base

for the Tahoe Rowing Team and Tahoe Rowing Development Programs. NTAC and the Tahoe Rowing Team are proud members of USRowing. Find out more about our summer learn to row and development programs here.

NTAC has worked with the TCPUD for community access adjacent to the Lake Forest boat ramp. This centrally-located area also hosts the ILCA youth Laser sailing program. The wind conditions here are ideal for rowing in the morning hours as this section of lake is mostly protected from prevailing winds; meanwhile, sailing benefits from the afternoon convection currents that occur regularly and predictably.

What we offer - Instruction, Coaching and Boat Storage

Our training season this year

focuses on development of new and experienced athletes in the Olympic sports of Rowing and Sailing. Both programs benefit from combined community support, an advisory staff that includes multiple Olympians in the sports, and certified coaching staff that have SafeSport, CPR/AED, and Boating Safety credentials. Additionally, through a generous donation from the Tahoe Yacht Club, we have access to multiple well-equipped coaching and safety chase boats.

We also sponsor a regatta called the "Tahoe Invitational". More information is available here.

Learn to Row, Rowing Development, and Row-Fit Classes and Clinics

Learn-to-row and sculling development programs this summer operate at Lake Forest's North Tahoe Aquatic Center, as part of TCPUD's summer recreational program. It is available for interested people from ages 14 to 99 (and beyond!). The program offers a safe and enjoyable way to try rowing for yourself.

The coaching staff are all USRowing certified, with over 200 years of combined rowing experience. All equipment is included - for beginners to experienced racers. This program will teach you the basics to glide effortlessly and safely across the water with an emphasis on fun and safety. For more experienced rowers, there are development opportunities to improve your technique and power through our Sculling Center. And for all, there will be opportunities to train for, and enter, rowing races on Lake Tahoe this summer; a great opportunity for youth rowers in particular as they prepare for college.

Coached Summer Classes*:

Two complete learn-to-row and sculling development sessions will be held this summer. These are continuous classes that will help you progress and improve your rowing, no matter if you are a beginner or an experienced rower!

Learn to Row Program 1: Tuesdays and Fridays, 6:30am-8am, June 18-July 16: $450 - sold out!
Learn to Row Program 2: Tuesdays and Fridays, 6:30am-8am, July 9-August 9: $450 - sold out!
Fall Recreational Rowing Program: Saturdays 8-10am and Sundays 8:30-10am August 17-Sept. 22 $450
Fall Advanced Rowing Clinic: Thursdays 6:30-8am and Sundays 6:30-8am August 15-Sept. 22 $450

*Beginners and those new to NTAC / Tahoe must attend at least one Wednesday session initially where we will cover rowing basics and safety - and this will not count as part of your row pack or class (meaning if you sign up for a 2-pack, you essentially are getting a 3-pack with the first Wednesday session included for free!). This is includes with any of the row packages and coached summer classes as well as private coaching. You just need to sign up for the Wednesday that best works for you!

Private coaching Row Packages and conditioning:

Get one-on-one coaching to develop your sculling skills.

2-pack coaching $150 - includes Tuesday mornings 6:30-8am on the water and Wednesday evenings 7-8pm indoor training in our rowing machine room
4-pack coaching $280 - includes Tuesday mornings 6:30-8am on the water and Wednesday evenings 7-8pm indoor training in our rowing machine room
6-pack coaching $390 - includes Tuesday mornings 6:30-8am on the water and Wednesday evenings 7-8pm indoor training in our rowing machine room

Row Packages*:

We are also pleased to announce 2, 4, and 8-pack learn to row sessions that includes all boating and safety equipment.

This is a great way to "dip your toe in the water" and try out rowing before committing to the complete classes, or as a refresher session for those who have been away from rowing for a while and want to re-train. It is also ideal for competing athletes who may have busy travel schedules and want to get focused rowing coaching while at Lake Tahoe. All packages include complimentary land training before going on the water.

You can use these row packs anytime throughout the summer

2-pack learn to row: $150 *includes an additional complimentary row basics and safety session sold out
4-pack learn to row: $280 *includes an additional complimentary row basics and safety session sold out
8-pack learn to row $500 *includes an additional complimentary row basics and safety session sold out

High School Rowers Preparing for College: We also have options for youth and elite rowers to take advantage of Xeno Muller's coaching services. As an advisor to the program, Xeno is accepting Tahoe area youth rowers into his coaching program. Xeno is the world's most successful high school coach and has helped numerous rowers get into the rowing college of their choice. Contact Xeno here.

Rowing equipment

Our learn to row programs have a range of equipment to make rowing fun and accessible to individuals of any age, any size, and any experience. Training rowing boats include WinTech Racing trainers which borrow SUP - inspired technology for ease of balance and control yet are tuned for rowing development, allowing new and experienced rowers to focus on their technique, stroke, and power application in the water without having to worry about balance or mixed water conditions; coastal shells including LiteBoat Sport 5.0 - a boat that can handle Tahoe chop and still move along effortlessly, and Maas boats, well regarded as open water shells - as well as racing shells for advanced rowers.

Trainers

WinTech Racing has generously provided stable yet fast trainers that respond very well to rower's style and allow a rower to focus on technique rather than balancing in mixed water conditions.

These are ideal ideal for both recreational use and rowing development and are true rowing shells outfitted with WinTech's gear and rigging. Newcomers to the sport will instantly feel at home, allowing rowers to try new techniques, improve their style, and - have fun on the water!

We have coastal boats available such as the LiteBoat 5.0 - a solo recreational boat. This boat is a best-seller and the one that will make you want to row until the end of your life. Compact, very stable, its glide is exceptional. The LiteSport 5.0 is made for all, from beginners to experts, who are looking for an easy, light and versatile boat to row on the sea, rivers or lakes. Made from high quality materials, this boat is extremely strong and still lightweight. Under the white gelcoat hides high-performance composite materials obtained via the vacuum infusion process, composed of glass, carbon, and a core whose technical characteristics are among the best.

Competition and Racers

NTAC has a number of club training boats for more advanced rowers. These Maas Boats are tough enough for open water racing, yet sleek enough for flat water. Inumerable rowers coast to coast have learned, trained and raced in Maas shells.

We also have Racing Shells for midweight and heavyweight rowers from Hudson, Kaschper and Owen - some of these have seen real competition. Fast and light, they form the basis for competitive training at NTAC.

Indoor rowing, training and conditioning

NTAC has an indoor training space available for "ergometer" (that's the fancy name for a rowing machine) practice and training. We use the standard rowing ergometers from Concept2. The Concept2 RowErg sets the standard for indoor rowing machines. Built by rowers, for rowers, the RowErg is used by people of all ages and abilities worldwide who want a full-body, low-impact workout. These are the Ergs used in competition - and to set timing for athletes applying to rowing colleges.

We have a dedicated space at the Tahoe Athletic Club in Tahoe City, CA for land-based training and conditioning. Members can receive coached ergometer training and cardiovascular improvement training to augment and accelerate their adoption and development in the sport of rowing. Additionally, personal strength training is available as an add-on that is specifically optimized for whole-body, rowing-focused strength training.

NTAC uses the latest in training equipment from GSPS. These include tools for technique, bio-feedback, training evaluation, and strength development.

"Sister" Programs and Opportunities for Youth Development beyond Tahoe

North Tahoe Aquatic Center / Tahoe Rowing is proud to have support from local and nation-wide programs to offer our athletes the opportunity to train and develop beyond the short summer months of our program on Tahoe. For rowing, we notably support and have provided equipment to the Incline Village Tahoe Crew youth program. Find out more about them here.

Clicking on the links takes you to their training programs.

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