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How much does rowing cost?

Free

to start — nothing to buy to try it, then about $60 a month

There is nothing to buy to begin, but it runs about $60 a month, so a first year comes to about $720. That makes rowing a bit dearer than most.

Rough figures for a beginner who rents or borrows where that’s normal.

Hobbies that cost about the same

Rowing cost questions

How much does rowing cost to start?

Rowing needs nothing to buy, so it costs nothing to start.

How much does rowing cost each month?

About $60 a month once you're going, for classes, fees or materials.

Is rowing an expensive hobby?

There is nothing to buy to begin, but it runs about $60 a month, so a first year comes to about $720. That makes rowing a bit dearer than most.

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