Learn to Row Courses

The May 2010 course is now full.
Please email us at to add your name to our contact list and we will keep you informed about the next course which will probably be in the autumn.

• Are you inspired by the great Sir Steve Redgrave and our Team GB rowing gold medalists in Beijing?
• Want to row at the Olympics in 2012? Row the Atlantic? Race at Henley against the top clubs in the UK? Or compete at our regatta on the docks in August?
• Do you want to stay fit and healthy, tone-up, burn calories and build muscle?
• How about competing in 'Head Races' and 'Regattas' against other rowing clubs throughout the year?
• Do you want to join a club of fit, friendly and fun-loving people?
• Would you like to row at 7.30am on Saturday mornings? How about dark and cold winter evenings on Bristol Docks? And what about those long hot summer evenings to row up the river, watch the wildlife and the setting sun before you pop for a drink with your new friends?

If you answered 'yes' to several of these questions then you should 'Learn to Row' with City of Bristol Rowing Club. Rowers are a sociable and friendly bunch. If you are new to Bristol or just looking for a new hobby, joining City of Bristol will provide you with a fantastic opportunity to meet new people and learn a new sport.

Each year we run at least one 'Learn To Row' course. In 2009 we ran a mixed course during September with taster sessions in late August.

If you have never rowed before this is the course for you! As the course is very popular we advise you to book a place early to avoid disappointment.

Click here for more information, and take a look at the highlights from last year's course.

Please note the course is for over 18s only. If you are under 18 and want to learn to row please email our

*Please email the to add your name to the waiting list.*

Don't worry if you miss the course!

There may well be other opportunities to learn to row throughout the year. The best way to get in touch with City of Bristol Rowing Club is to drop us an email. Tell us a bit about yourself and why you want to learn to row and we'll get in touch about the course or arranging a time for you to come down and talk to a club member.

Learn to cox

Can't wait for the learn to row course and want to get involved straight away? Why not learn to cox? We are urgently in need of people who can steer a rowing boat so our coxes are some of the most popular people in the club! If you would like to learn how to cox, there are no weight restrictions and full training and support will be given.
Please contact the for more information.