The Learn To Row course at Grosvenor will take you from complete beginner to aspiring rower in 6 weeks. The course comprises of 2 sessions per week; Tuesdays 6pm - 8pm and Saturdays from 12pm - 2pm.
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 - 17) please ask a suitable adult (parent/guardian/carer) to complete the form below and the junior cooridnator will be in touch.
The Course
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)
2025 Course Dates
- May 6th - 10th June 2025
- 22nd July 2025 - 26th Aug 2025
Cost & Registration
The 6-week learn to row course costs £60.
To register your interest in the learn to row course please complete the Learn To Row Google form.
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
Please complete the Learn To Row Google form for more information
