Discover the Joy of Rowing
NBP partners with Sarasota Crew to bring learn-to-row classes, youth development, adult rowing, and masters training to one of the country's top rowing venues.
2002
Sarasota Crew founded
All levels
Youth, adults, masters
Rowing Classes & Clinics with Sarasota Crew
Nathan Benderson Park is pleased to partner with Sarasota Crew, one of the largest community rowing organizations in the nation, to deliver rowing instruction for beginners, advanced athletes, and anyone ready to grow on the water.
Empowering Lives. One Rower At A Time.
Sarasota Crew was created to build a healthy environment socially, physically, and emotionally while teaching rowers the skills to meet the next challenge in life.
High School Learn to Row
A pathway for student-athletes ready to build technique, fitness, and team habits.
Open programMiddle School Learn to Row
Age-appropriate fundamentals for younger rowers at Nathan Benderson Park.
Open programNew Adult Rowers
Beginner-friendly instruction for adults who want to get comfortable on the water.
Open programExperienced Adult Rowers
Masters rowing options for athletes with prior rowing experience.
Open program
A Championship Course Built for Fair Racing
Nathan Benderson Park features a 2,000-meter, 8-lane course on a 400-acre lake designed for competitive rowing and major regattas. Protected water, warm-up areas, launch access, and spectator infrastructure make it a reliable home for training and racing.
The finish tower, timing support, team areas, and broad park footprint allow NBP to serve daily community programs and national championship weekends from the same world-class venue.
2,000m
Competition course
8 lanes
FISA-standard racing
400 acres
Protected lake water
Timing
Regatta-ready systems
A Trusted Home for Major Rowing Events
The same course used by learn-to-row students has hosted world-class racing, scholastic championships, national events, and elite team trials.
USRowing National Championships
NCAA Rowing Championships
World Rowing Championships
Olympic & Paralympic Trials
FSRA scholastic championships
Youth regional regattas
Relevant Partners & Governing Bodies
Sarasota Crew
Learn-to-row and community rowing partner
USRowing
National championship and youth pathway events
World Rowing
International standard for elite course design
From First Stroke to Race Day
Rowing at NBP is structured for progression: start with safe boat handling and technique, build endurance and confidence, then move into team training or masters opportunities when you are ready.
Instructional pathways for beginners and experienced athletes
A healthy environment focused on physical, social, and emotional growth
On-water training supported by indoor conditioning and coaching
Year-round programs in Sarasota's warm rowing climate
Ready to Get on the Water?
Choose the Sarasota Crew program that fits your age and experience, or connect with NBP for regatta, team training, and venue information.