Learn to Row at Glebe Rowing Club

Welcome to the Sport of Rowing!

Rowing is an excellent all body, low impact, cardiovascular workout suitable for most ages.

Whether you are aspiring to become a champion rower or simply wish to learn a new skill and meet some new friends – this Learn to Row course is the fundamental first step.

What will I be doing?

In your first session, you will learn the basic rowing techniques on an indoor rowing machine, as well as, becoming familiar with our rowing shed and rowing boats.

In further sessions, along with your fellow learners, you will be rowing on the beautiful Blackwattle Bay (unless prevented by the weather), where you will be coached by our qualified and highly experienced coaching team.

Stroke by stroke, you will all learn to move the boat and as a crew and manoeuvre safely around the bay.

What will I learn?

At the end of the LTR course you will have been:

• introduced to a range of rowing terms and become familiar with the different classes of boats
• instructed in correct rowing technique, which you can use on land (rowing machines) and on the water
• instructed in how to row and gained practical experience of rowing on the water
• given the opportunity of rowing in a variety of boat classes and mixed crews

Lessons focus on sculling technique, boat handling and safety on the water, in the shed and at the pontoon.

Days and times

The course runs for 10 consecutive Sundays

Each session is approximately 2 hours; 10:00am - 12:00pm.

Requirements

Course participants must be aged 18 years or over. 

Rowing is a demanding sport, physically and mentally, it is, therefore, necessary to place some restrictions on participants.

All applicants must be healthy and fit and be able to swim 100 meters unassisted.

While we try to accept all applicants for the Learn to Row program, the Club reserves the right to refuse an applicant, if for example, participation in the course may have adverse health consequences for the applicant.

Price

$650 (must be paid in full for your spot to be secured)

This course entitles you to a discount to the joining fee if you are interested and accepted as a member.

Each course is limited to a maximum number of 12 participants.