open water rowing
The ethic of the nineteenth century surfmen and lifesavers whose stories are told in the Hull Lifesaving Museum, is perpetuated through the Open Water Rowing Program where seamanship, teamwork, and open-boat voyaging skills are instilled in today's youth and adult rowers who row for recreation and sometimes to compete against other crews in regional races.
adult rowing in hull
The best mental health activity in Greater Boston can be found at Windmill Point in Hull. The uninitiated need only bring appropriate footwear (that can get wet) and a good sense of humor to learn the time-honored skill of "pulling together." As with all of the on-the-water programs, we row in Whitehall Fours and Pilot Gigs, choosing a boat each outing to match the crew that shows up on the beach. Warning: open-water rowing can be habit forming. Learn more.
USCG Safety Demo
(POSTPONED)
Location: Pemberton Pier, 173 Main St., Hull
11:00 - 2:00 pm
FREE
USCG Safety DemoJoin us at Pemberton Pier at Windmill Point for a Boating Safety Presentation by the U.S. Coast Guard. This informative session will cover essential safety tips, regulations, and best practices to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience on the water. Whether you're a seasoned boater or new to boating, this presentation offers valuable insights to help you stay prepared and safe. Don't miss the opportunity learn from the experts and enhance our boating knowledge!
The ethic of the nineteenth century surfmen and lifesavers whose stories are told in the Hull Lifesaving Museum, is perpetuated through the Open Water Rowing Program where seamanship, teamwork, and open-boat voyaging skills are instilled in today's youth and adult rowers who row for recreation and sometimes to compete against other crews in regional races.
Nautical Knowhow 2/6/2021
Nautical Knowhow 1/30/2021
Nautical Knowhow 1/23/2021
Nautical Knowhow 2/20/2021- Taking a break to talk about outer space and the surface of the sun!
Nautical Knowhow 2/27/2021 - Ropes and Knots
Nautical Knowhow 3/6/2021 - Resistance and Propulsion
Nautical Knowhow 04/03/2021 Planning a trip to Spectacle Island
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Hull Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
Boston Open-Water Rowing Club is on the Rise by Anna Sergeychik
south shore youth rowing
The Outer Harbor is out playground in this year-round after school program serving middle and high school aged students on the South Shore. Participants come to Windmill Point, Hull to embark on voyages of discovery, every day choosing a different island or shoreline to explore, a different boat to row, a new way to know their friends.
Same boat
We're All in the Same Boat: Learn to Row in Boston Harbor!
We're All in the Same Boat: Learn to Row in Boston Harbor!"Same Boat" is a summer-long project focused on offering camps and programs throughout the city a fun, upbeat, different way to learn all abou teamwork and personal development. This program serves boys and girls, ages 9-15, and is suitable for mainstream children as well as those with emotional, cognitive, and limited physical impairments. Groups come to the program twice a week for two hour rowing sessions, receiving complete skills and safety training. By advance reservation only. Program directors or caseworkers, please contact us at 781-925-5433 or mike@hulllifesavingmuseum.org.
team building
Our rowing fleet offers an attractive platform for team-building, with a centrally located point of departure, attractive destinations in Boston Harbor, and equipment that is easy to learn and exceptionally safe. Rowing multi-oar boats offers a powerful metaphor for team dynamics. For more information contact us at 781-925-5433 or info@hulllifesavingmuseum.org.
races
annual races
The Icebreaker
Northeast Regional Youth Open-Water Rowing Championships
Saturday, November 23, 2024 ** CANCELLED **
$35 per youth
Come be inspired! Watch and cheer as the best youth open-water rowers in New England compete for the coveted "Key to the Harbor" taking place this year at the Hull Yacht Club in Hull, MA. All youth rowing programs are eligible to participate.
The Icebreaker regatta draws 250 of the region's best youth open-water rowers and their supporters - from Boston Harbor, Lake Champlain, Downeast Maine, New Haven, New York City and the South Shore. These young people, from middle school through high school race throughout one day in a series of round-robin style heats. Taking place in Allerton Harbor at the Hull Yacht Club, the day offers great opportunities to see races, athletes, and vessels up close, so come cheer young people giving everything they've got during a day of inspirational athletics and sportsmanship.
OVERVIEW
First Fours Course
First Sixes Course
Second Fours Course
Second Sixes Course
Novice Fours Course
Novice Sixes Course
Nautical Mile Course
Half-Mile Course
Head of the Weir River Race
Saturday, October 5, 2024
Check In: 9:00 - 11:00 am
Location: Steamboat Wharf, 48 George Washington Blvd, Hull
Race Start: 12:30 pm
Fee: $45 per racer
High Tide: 1:30 pm
Head of the Weir River RaceRace Results 2024 by Elapsed Time
Race Results 2024 by Category
The Head of the Weir Race is a vibrant celebration of the estuary's fall beauty and showcases open-water rowers from across New England and New York. This 5.5 mile race starts at the headwaters of the Weir River, winds past Bumpkin Island, across Hull Bay and finishes at the museum's Windmill Point Boathouse at Hull Gut offering an exciting event for both participants and spectators. Rowers and paddlers are encouraged to sign up, while spectators can enjoy prime viewing spots at George Washington Boulevard Bridge, Worlds End Park, and the HLM Boathouse finish line where food and gifts will be available with a suggested $5 donation for non-racers. Mark you calendars for this thrilling annual event!
Due to worsening erosion of the marsh the traditional starting line has been moved. All vessels must now launch at Steamboat Wharf and row upstream to the starting line.
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Race Results 2023 by Elapsed Time
Race Results 2023 by Category
44th Annual Snow Row
Saturday, March 15, 2025
(Weather Date: March 16, 2025)
Race Start: 12:00 noon
Coxswains Meeting: 11:00 am
Location: Windmill Point Boathouse, Hull, MA
Fee: $45 per racer
Spectator Boat: $20
44th Annual Snow RowRace Results 2024 - Finish Order
Race Results 2024 - by Category
HLM's signature-rowing race, the Snow Row, a celebration of traditional fixed seat boats and rowers. The race covers a 3 3/4 mile triangular course starting off at the beach at Windmill Point, continuing around Sheep Island, past the Peddocks Island day marker, and back to shore. The race is unique for its incredible LeMans-style start and its one-of-a-kind gathering of boats and athletes.
Hull Lifesaving Museum | P.O. Box 221, 1117 Nantasket Avenue, Hull, MA 02045 | (781) 925-5433
