Indoor rowing
WINTER IS COMING!
Keep moving through the winter with coached indoor rowing at two Salt Spring locations.
Whether you're completely new to rowing or an experienced rower looking to build fitness over the off-season, we'll help you get stronger, fitter and more confident on the erg.
Learn to 'ErG' Course
6 coached sessions · 3 weeks · Tuesday & Thursday evenings
October 27 – November 12
6:00–7:15 pm
New to Indoor rowing?
Learn the fundamentals of indoor rowing in a small, supportive group. Across six coached sessions, you'll learn technique, develop confidence on the erg (i.e. rowing machine), and start building the fitness you'll need for continued indoor and on-water rowing.
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No previous rowing experience required
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Small-group coaching
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Six sessions over three weeks
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Tuesday & Thursday evenings
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Location: Go Fitness, Salt Spring Island, 1415B Fulford-Ganges Road (off Garner Rd.)
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Concept2 ergs provided
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Suitable for beginners and people returning to rowing
Price: $195
Course full - contact us to join waitlist for the next sessioN (yet to be scheduled)
FAQs
Who is this for?
Adults of all fitness levels. Beginners welcome—no rowing experience needed.
Is indoor rowing hard?
It can be as challenging as you want it to be. Workouts can be adapted to different fitness levels, and good technique always comes before intensity.
Do I need to attend both days?
Ideally yes, each class builds on the previous day's lesson, however, it'll be okay if you have to miss one.
What should I bring?
Comfortable workout cloths, clean indoor shoes, and water.
Is this a full workout?
Mostly, however, the first few sessions will focus entirely on form, which will reduce workout time.
What if I'm late for class?
We make a point of starting and ending right on time, so please arrive a bit early so you're ready to begin right at 6pm. But if you're late, please come anyway.
Can I just drop in?
Learn to Erg is a six-session course, so registration is required. Ongoing Indoor Rowing will offer drop-in opportunities when space permits.
What happens after Learn to Erg?
Participants will have the opportunity to continue with our ongoing Indoor Rowing program and, if interested, progress toward on-water rowing.
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER LEARN-TO-ERG?
Keep Rowing Through the Winter
Enjoyed Learn-to-Erg?
You'll be invited to continue with our ongoing Indoor Rowing program, with coached sessions offered throughout the winter.
REGULAR Indoor Rowing
coming November
WHAT to expect
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Friday & Saturday morning sessions at GISS fitness room 6:30am - 7:45am
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Evening sessions at Go Fitness (TBD)
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Designed for ongoing training and fitness
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Suitable for beginners who have completed Learn to Erg as well as experienced rowers
Schedule and registration details coming soon
Sessions Include:
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Setup, warm-up & mobility
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Coached erg (rowing machine) workout (50–60 minutes)
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Time to stretch, cool down, and clean up
What to expect
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Structured, coached workouts using Concept2 ergs
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Beginner-friendly instruction and technique support
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Options and modifications for different fitness levels
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A welcoming, supportive adult training environment
Session Rates
Regular indoor rowing fees and schedule coming soon.
Why INDOOR Rowing?
Indoor rowing is a low-impact, full-body workout that’s easy on joints, scalable for all fitness levels, and surprisingly fun. With built-in metrics and challenges, it turns fitness into a game—whether you’re chasing consistency, improvement, or friendly competition. Coached technique helps you row efficiently, avoid injury, and makes indoor rowing a great pathway to getting on the water.
Our Coaches
Meghan Montgomery
Head Coach
A three-time Paralympian and World Championship medalist, Meghan has over two decades of rowing experience at the highest level. She’s coached U19 athletes to the podium at national regattas and remains a strong advocate for para and junior rowing through national and provincial leadership roles. Now teaching and coaching on Salt Spring Island, Meghan brings elite insight, mentorship, and heart to every session.
Michael Strumberger
Assistant Coach
Michael joined the club four years ago after discovering indoor rowing at the gym and quickly becoming hooked on the erg. Encouraged by the club’s indoor program, he began competing in indoor rowing, attending his first regatta (the Kraken) in winter 2021 and earning podium finishes since then. He went on to complete a mid-season Learn to Row and rowed his first on-water season as a novice, training alongside the junior program. Michael now enjoys sculling in a single at masters rows, is getting into crew rowing, and especially loves rowing doubles — and is excited to help others discover how the erg can turn fitness into a fun, motivating game.
