Please join us October 27th at 5PM to Welcome Arshay Cooper, as he, an Olympic rower, and a representative from Concept 2 Rowing, speaks to our community & youth regarding diversit…
Visit event →Join us on Wednesday October 28th for a recreational ergatta! This event is extremely beginner friendly and allows anyone to try a hand at racing in our indoor tank house!
Visit event →Explore Pram Sailing (ages 5-7): eases young sailors from land-based instruction onto the water in eight-foot, single-person boats called prams.
Explore Sailing Academy (grades 3-5): an onshore after-school intro to sailing.
Explore Sailing Camps (grades 3-8): full-day summer camps on Lake Erie at beginner, intermediate and advanced levels.
Explore Sailing STEM Club (grades 6-8): onshore after-school program on the science and engineering behind sailing.
Learn to Sail Summer Clinic (rising 9th-12th graders): sail two-person E420 boats and try high school sailing before committing to a season.
Explore Keelboats (grades 9-12): stable boats that work well for teens who may not know how to swim or aren’t sure about racing.
Middle School Rowing: a beginner program for middle schoolers to learn the basics, no experience needed.
Recreational Rowing: a beginner-friendly program for students who want to learn to row and have fun on the water, no experience needed.
Summer Rowing Camps Beginner Sessions (middle and high school): a fun, active intro to rowing on the Cuyahoga River and in the indoor tanks, no experience needed. Students learn alongside experienced coaches and current Cleveland Foundry Juniors athletes.
Free rowing Try-Its in the indoor rowing tank, year-round, rain or shine.
Adult Rowing Classes: Introduction Sweep, Introduction Sculling, Learn To Row (multi-week), Intermediate Sweep, Erg Flow, Erg Power, and Advanced Sweep for those with previous rowing experience.
Adult Explore Sailing: three keelboat levels (Beginner One, Beginner Two, Intermediate) plus an Adult Dinghy program; Beginner One is a hands-on intro aboard 33-foot sailboats.
Row. Sail. Dream: free rowing and sailing experiences for schools and organizations across Greater Cleveland, with classroom, gym, and field trip options, extended multi-week programs, and transportation available.
The Providence Sunset Sail: sail Lake Erie aboard a 55-ft mini tall ship (sunset sails and private bookings) with the whole family! (capacity limited to 6 people per ride).
Sailing Simulator Suite (coming soon): indoor simulators at the Parker Center that let you learn to sail year-round, rain or shine.
Discovery Sails: a 90-minute intro sail aboard a 33-foot keelboat with the whole family plus an experienced captain.
Corporate and Private Indoor Rowing Sessions: team-building or private group sessions in the Tank House, no experience needed.
Event Spaces: Host your next event at the foundry for gatherings, celebrations, and special events, with a courtyard that can host 300 people.
Discovery Sails (ages 5+): a 90-minute intro sail where kids under 16 sail with a registered adult.
The Providence: sail Lake Erie together aboard a 55-ft mini tall ship.
Sailing Simulators: indoor sailing the whole family can try, rain or shine and all year round.
The Cleveland Foundry Rowing Center: 1831 Columbus Road, Cleveland OH 44113, in the Flats on the Cuyahoga River. Home to all rowing programs and events.
Patrick S. Parker Community Sailing Center: 5555 N Marginal Road, Cleveland OH, at the East 55th Marina. Home to all sailing programs
Our locations are fully accessible, with adaptive equipment and wheelchair-accessible facilities built on universal design, plus boathouses equipped with adaptive sailing and rowing gear.
Year-round access: indoor rowing tanks and sailing simulators keep programs running in any weather.
Financial assistance: cost should never be a barrier to getting on the water, so aid is available across youth programs.
Accessible programs: Row. Sail. Dream. programs are designed for schools without a financial or transportation barrier.
Accommodations: families can reach out to talk through support for injuries, medical conditions, or physical or cognitive considerations
Seasons
Rowing: rowing seasons are year-round at the Rowing Center, with indoor tanks for winter and bad weather days
Sailing: on the water at the Parker Center in the warmer months, with indoor simulators in the off-season
Cost
Free: Rowing Try-Its and Row. Sail. Dream. programs for schools and community groups
Low-cost: $25 adult rowing classes and Discovery Sails, which come with $20 off a future program
Financial assistance available for youth programs, because cost should never be a barrier to getting on the water
Good to know
No experience needed for any beginner program
Not sure where to start? Our coaches can help you find the right program for your age, goals, and experience level
How to sign up
Browse programs and register at clevelandfoundry.org/programs
Questions or group bookings: Inquiries@clevelandfoundry.org or 216-413-3966