Learn to Row – Seniors

Learn to Row – Adults (18 years and over)

Our objective is to teach total beginners the basics of rowing and sculling so that you can join in with one of our established rowing groups.  You’ll be going out in a variety of boats, including eights  (like you see Oxford and Cambridge racing in) as well as quads, doubles, and for those of you up for it, the supremely wobbly single sculling boat where the boat teaches you all you need to know.  We go out in mixed groups of up to 12 people, so you’re going to make some new friends.

If you’d like to learn how to cox then learning to row is the best way to understand how the boat moves and what the crew is doing.  Let us know when you sign up.

All sessions are held on the water subject to weather conditions.  You need to be able to swim 50m in rowing clothing in case you do go for a dip in the river. There is no upper age limit as long as you are suitably fit and healthy. Groups are mixed ladies and gentlemen. There are no refunds or replacements for sessions that you cannot attend.

Please note:-

• The number of places is limited and are allocated in order of those who have paid.
• You will be lifting and carrying boats to and from the water. They can be heavy and awkward to handle.
• Photographs and video’s may be taken for coaching and promotional purposes.

Course Dates

We have two courses running in 2026: Spring and Summer. Both have 8 sessions over four consecutive weekends – Saturday and Sunday mornings 10am to 12 midday. Cost is £110 per person.

Spring Course

The Spring starts Saturday 9th May and finishes on Sunday 31st May.

Summer Course

The summer course starts Saturday 18th July and finishes on Sunday 9th August.

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You are not expected to attend all the sessions – most people have some prior commitments and this is not a problem.

As an alternative to the courses, we can arrange personal one on one tuition or a taster session from mid July to the end of August. Enquire below.

Get In Touch

All enquires for these adult learn-to-row courses to oxtid2@hotmail.com.