Adult LOS Learn to Row 2025
The Club is running Adult Learn to Row courses for August/September 2025. These are only open for parents and guardians of pupils attending London Oratory School (LOS).
If you’re looking to start rowing, then congratulations; this course is the starting point for those looking to start a course by learning as a beginner and go on to become competent rowers of the future. Hundreds of pupils have passed through our courses and they have gifted them the chance to learn a sport, garner life skills and attain sporting success both nationally and upwards.
Please continue to read and register using the links below. Our courses are £49 for LOS adults in 2025.
The next courses are being held in August/September at University of London Boathouse, Chiswick.
**Please use the link below to book. Pupil courses can be found on our pupil Learn to Row page in the main menu**
Adult Learn to Row course Aug 31, Sep 2, Sep 3, LOS adults only
Details on location and to book in the link above.
Our Learn to Row courses are perfect for complete beginners who wish to start the sport and learn the basics.
Those who have already rowed elsewhere may join us at any time with our LOS parent group.
*Note that acceptance to our Learn to Row courses does not guarantee acceptance as an ongoing member of the club*.
Please note that we expect all those interested in joining the club to have some level of swimming ability and confidence in the water. You should be able to swim for 50 metres in light clothing to undertake this course and by booking onto it confirm that this is the case. You also need to acknowledge this is a physical activity and the ability to partake in the sport requires a level of competence as per cycling/canoeing/rugby etc,. Underlying health issues should be relayed to us in advance using the email below.
Coaches: The group are coached by our dedicated professional coaching team.
The boat: We use a mixture of sculling boats, using two blades (oars) for each rower. This type of rowing is safe and stable and is the perfect way to introduce rowers to crew rowing.
How to book your place: Use the links above.
Experienced rowers who have already undertaken a terms rowing can go straight into our existing squads – please contact us below to enquire.
You should dress in close fitting attire (due to moving parts in boats) including a waterproof top (also as close fitting as possible), underneath baselayer and leggings. You should not come in hoodies, baggy tracksuits or anything similar. You also need to come with their own wellies (for wading into the water) and a small bottle of water.
In September/October each year there will also be a Capsize Drill & Swim Test (at Hampton Pool) that new members must complete – so also keep that afternoon/time free (details will be sent separately to attendees nearer the time).
For more information or questions please contact headofrowing@1863club.co.uk