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General Rowing Info

General Rowing Information

 

Rowing is a great sport that delivers excellent all-round fitness - cardio, flexibility and mental health. For those interested in competition the club competes successfully in the Masters regattas (Ages 27+) and have several rowers competing well into their 70s.

As a member of the Noosa Yacht and Rowing club there comes many benefits as follows:

  • Great comradery among members
  • Successful commercial component to the club which helps subsidise rowing about $500 per member
  • Range of club-owned boats to row from Singles to Quads. Sweep (one oar) and Scull (two oars)
  • 356 days a year access to the shed 
  • Ongoing subsidised world-class coaching with an Australian National and Olympian rower
  • Regular off-water social events

Rowing is a team sport even if in a single scull. That means making commitments to others to turn up if arranged. Improvement and enjoyment only comes from regular time on the water. We suggest 2-3 times a week though many do more and some members only row once a week. Be prepared to continually make improvements. Coaching never stops as like all sports we all fall into bad habits. Correct technique is important to ensure no injuries and to have a positive contribution in crewed boats.

  • Early starts in Summer 5:15am and Winter a little later at 5:45am
  • Boats are heavy so ability to lift and help others as required to move equipment around
  • Commit to turning up if in a crew boat
  • Helping out be it working bees or generally other members
  • Expectation to help with rowers coming behind you
  • Follow the code of conduct
  • Appropriate clothing to be wworn on the water (fluro or white- no dark colours) Socks, caps, sunglasses.
  • Lights on boats for winter rowing

Learn to Row:

The rowing clubs' membership has grown significantly over the last 3 years and we have about a 10% dropout rate for various reasons. The LTR program runs as demand dictates and is limited to 3 participants per course with 8 lessons over 4 weeks. We want people who have a genuine desire to get up early and on the water on a regular base and ideally attend regattas.

Facts and figures:

Cost for LTR:           $320 (Plus $19.30 registration with Rowing QLD valid for 3 months)

Membership:         On-going 12-month membership (Jan to Dec):

                  Club Membership                      $630.00

                  Rowing QLD Registration (2026)

                       Competitive Rower: $165.04

                                    Non-competitive (Recreational Rower only): $50.19

                                    Learn to Row                          $19.30

Attending regattas:    Allow $500 to attend 3-4 regattas a year (covers accommodation, transport and race fees)