The Learn To Row course at Grosvenor will take you from complete beginner to aspiring rower in 6 weeks.
You will be grouped with athletes of similar experience and be taught by our experienced British Rowing qualified coaches. The course requires no previous experience or ability and is open to adults (17+).However, you must be able to swim at least 50 metres.
If you wish to join our junior rowing programme (ages 13 - 16) please ask a suitable adult (parent/guardian/carer) to complete the form below and the junior cooridnator will be in touch.
The Course
The course comprises of 2 sessions per week; Tuesdays 6pm - 8pm and Saturdays from 12pm - 2pm. As part of the 6 week learn to row course you will learn:
- How to use the rowing machine (properly)
- Basics of the rowing stroke
- Terms and calls used in rowing
- How to get a boat on/off the river safely
- How to row sweep (one oar) and, in some cases, sculling (two oars)
Course Dates
- 22nd July 2025 - 26th Aug 2025 (Fully Booked)
Cost & Registration
The 6-week learn to row course costs £60.
All courses are now fully booked. You can register your interest by completeing the Learn To Row Google form. We will be in touch as soon as we have new dates.
History of Learn to Row at Grosvenor
We were an original British Rowing pioneer club for the Learn to Row course scheme and the courses were introduced at Grosvenor in 2008.
Since then more than 600 people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities have graduated from our courses. Including:
- Three of the Men who raced in The Thames Cup at Henley Royal Regatta.
- Two of the Senior women who won at Henley Women's Regatta.
- Two of the women who reached the final of Henley Women's Regatta
- The 2015/16 Cambridge University Women's Boat Club President
- Many Henley Masters finalists and winners
