We run Learn 2 Row courses following the British Rowing programme.
Our Learn to Row courses are aimed at complete beginners, people with no knowledge about rowing, carefully building your skills so that you can call yourself a rower! We have wide stable boats for you to learn in so it is very safe! Rowing is a low impact sport, ideal for any age. You don’t need to be fit to learn to row, you will gain fitness as you progress.
Our aims:
- To make you feel welcome and valued as a course member.
- To introduce you to the sport of rowing in a way that is fun but also challenging.
- To ensure that you are safe and all times and that you are aware of how you keep yourself safe on and off the water.
- To get you to a stage where you can row confidently in a crew.
Join our WAITING LIST!
Sign up to our Adult and Junior Waiting list here! (search postcode NE46 3SG & search for dates between 01/01/2025 -> 30/12/2025) through the British Rowing Go Row page.
Date of next taster session:
The date of the next taster session for adults and juniors (12+ years) will be published here once known.
Read all about our Spring Learn to Row course here: We welcome our Spring Adult Learn to Row Graduates!
Date of next course:
Our next Adult Learn 2 Row course starts on Sunday 9th March and will continue for six consecutive weeks. It is fully booked, if you would like to attend our next course, please register your interest here: Sign up to our Adult and Junior Waiting list here! (search postcode NE46 3SG & search for dates between 01/01/2025 -> 30/12/2025) through the British Rowing Go Row page.
Course Costs:
For just £99, you’ll enjoy:
- six weeks of coaching from our qualified rowing coaches,
- Learn to Row (L2R) materials,
- 6-months of British rowing membership, and
- full use of our club facilities for the duration of the course. This includes a fleet of rowing boats, changing rooms, and rowing machines (ergs).
Once you’ve completed the course, you’ll have the chance to join our club and keep the rowing fun going!
The only information we need is for you to confirm that you can swim 50m (if you can’t you would need to wear a life-jacket) and don’t have any health problems that we would need to address.
What to wear;
- old trainers
- shorts or leggings
- t-shirt (not too loose)
- layers to keep warm
We look forward to meeting you on the water!
If you have any questions, please us the form below.
Please see the junior squad page here for information on the junior Learn to Row course.