Learn 2 Row

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.

Date of next course:

The taster session scheduled for Saturday 23rd March has had to be postponed due to poor weather conditions. This will now be held on Saturday 6th April 15:30-17:30 ahead of our next Adult Learn 2 Row course which will run on the following dates:

  • Wednesday 17th April 18:00-20:00
  • Friday 19th April 18:00-20:00
  • Saturday 20th April 15:30-17:30
  • Wednesday 24th April 18:00-20:00
  • Friday 26th April 18:00-20:00
  • Saturday 27th April 15:30-17:30

Course Costs:

Courses cost £120 for 6 X 120 minute sessions. The cost includes;

  • 2 months free club membership.
  • Course booklet

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!

Register your interest…

We are thrilled our next learn to row course is now fully booked but if you would like to be added to the waiting list for our next course, please get in touch.

    Please see the junior squad page here for information on the junior Learn to Row course.

    After Learning 2 Row
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    10 years ago I completed a Learn 2 Row course, I was instantly hooked, I had to concentrate on every stroke, it was very technical. I was very keen to progress to the next level and compete. I quickly made friends and enjoyed rowing in a women’s masters crew, making it to my first head race in a coxed quad. I loved it!!
    Catherine, Hexham Rowing Club Member