Rowing

Rowing on the Charles offers an unmatched view of the hub! Take advantage of our many rowing opportunities:

Summer Recreational Rowing Courses

Summer Rowing Courses run from May - August. Details

Noncredit Recreational Rowing Courses

Noncredit Rowing Classes run from September - May. Details

For Credit PDP Rowing Courses

Throughout the fall semester, rowing classes are also offered for credit as a PDP Course, via Student Link.

For questions about rowing, please email David Padgett at dpadgett@bu.edu

Sailing

Take a class or sail on your own:

Recreational Sailing Courses

Courses run from the BU Sailing Pavillion in the Summer. Details.

For Credit PDP Sailing Courses

For credit courses are offered in fall and spring. See Student Link to register.

Recreational Sailing

The Sailing Boathouse is available for experienced sailors during recreational sailing hours by purchasing a Boston University Sailing Card. Details

The Boston University Dinghy Sailors

Join BU's sailing team.

Boating Swim Test

The Boating Swim Test is required for participation in all Rowing and Sailing. Only the Boston University Boating Swim Test administered by a lifeguard at the Fitrec competition pool is accepted to register for a boating class. The swim test may be taken during any recreational swim. Call the Front Desk at 617-358-3740 for pool hours.

Present a picture ID to a BU Lifeguard and perform the following:

1. Jump or dive into the deep end;
2. Swim for a length of 15 feet underwater;
3. Demonstrate rhythmic breathing (crawl stroke or breast stroke) continuously for four lengths of the pool (100 yards);
4. Tread water for two minutes;
5. Survival float face-down (taking breaths) for one minute.

Each skill must be performed for the entire time/distance without stopping. Call 617-353-2748 for more information.

Purchase a Sailing Card

Purchase of a Sailing Card and successful completion of the Boating Swim Test is required.