The Lake Lanier Rowing Club (“LLRC”) has finalized plans to once again offer a free 12-week indoor learn-to-row program developed specifically for members of the Northeast Georgia oncology community. With weekly sessions slated to begin in mid-January 2026, the program will build upon the amazing success from our 2025 inaugural class which graduated twenty-nine participants – an eclectic group of patients, family supporters, survivors, and medical professionals.

Called SURVIVErg, the program name is a play on words, combining ‘Survive’ with ‘Erg’ – the shortened form of Ergometer, the actual name of an indoor rowing machine which closely simulates the action of rowing to allow for land-based training, fitness testing, and regular exercise, both individually and in a group or team environment.

Online registration is now open. Classes will commence on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, and Thursday, January 15, 2026, from 4:00 to 5:30 pm, and run continuously through the first week of April 2026. Additional ‘open row’ opportunities will be offered to participants throughout the three-month program.

Questions or comments specific to this program can be sent to the Lake Lanier Rowing Club at ‘surviverg@lakelanierrowing.org’ and additional details about the club or program registration can be found online at: www.LakeLanierRowing.org