Learn to Row 2026
The Club is running Learn to Row courses in Easter and September 2026
If you’re looking for your pupil to start rowing, then congratulations; this course is the starting point for those looking to join our club and go on to become competent and successful 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. Do you want your pupil to:
- Learn a new sport that challenges and demands they get fit and resilient physically?
- Instil discipline that leads to success both sporting and academically?
Then please continue to read and register using the links below. Our courses are subsidised for local pupils.
The next courses are being held in Easter and September at University of London Boathouse, Chiswick.
**Please use the link below that is appropriate to you/your pupil to book your pupil to a course** Please ensure you have read the entire page of this text. Our courses are currently taking registrations for boys in years 9-13 (third to sixth form) and girls in years 11-13 (fifth to sixth form).
**Complete the Pre-registration waiting list form** to be notified when the courses and information them are published. You will then be given the chance to book onto one after that. This is the first step into booking onto one of our courses.
Details on location and to book in the links above.
Our Learn to Row courses are perfect for complete beginners who wish to start the sport and learn the basics and for those that want to join the squads that train throughout the year.
Those who have already rowed elsewhere may join the squads at any time.
*Note that acceptance to our Learn to Row courses does not guarantee acceptance as an ongoing member of the club. If the number of pupils graduating from our courses wanting to continue is higher than we can accept then we will select from the most suitable pupils as demonstrated in the courses*.
Please note that we expect all those interested in joining the club to have some level of swimming ability and confidence in the water. Pupils 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. Pupils 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 quad and octuple scull 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.
Pupils 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. They should not come in hoodies, baggy tracksuits or anything similar. They 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