Learn to Row
Itchen Imperial Rowing Club is one of the most successful rowing clubs on the South Coast, and we’re pleased to be able to offer an Adult Learn to Row, and Learn to Coxswain course starting on Sat 26th Nov 2022. We have a friendly group of qualified and experienced coaches looking forward to meeting you and getting you afloat.
Rowing is a great all-year-round, non-impact sport that can be enjoyed by young and old alike. In Southampton, on the River Itchen, we are uniquely placed to be able to offer rowing in a wide range of boats including Sculling (2-oars per person) and Sweeping (1-oar per person) in both River Boats and Coastal Boats. If you like the fitness side of rowing, but not the rowing part then perhaps Coxswaining is up your street – we’re always happy to bring on new coxswains – apply below.
This Learn-to-Row course is aimed at adults (18+), but if you’re Under 18 and interested in learning to row too, we have a large and noisy Junior section with dedicated coaching sessions on Wednesday evenings and Sunday mornings. Fill in the membership application form by clicking this link and we’ll be in touch with a date and time to come down and join in.
Adult Learn to Row
What we’re looking for:
We ask that you are at least physically active and able to join in all the sessions including circuits. You will also need to lift and carry boats from the boat house racks onto trestles and then down to the water – you’ll also need to do the opposite at the end of a session too.
You need to be confident in or on the water – preferably able to swim 50m in light clothing.
What you’ll get:
8 Sessions for £25 starting on Sat 26th Nov 2022
Suitable for beginners and novices
4 x 2hr on-water sessions on Saturday mornings from 09:00
4 x 1.5hr on-land sessions on Thursday evenings from 18:00
What to expect:
Clubhouse orientation
Safety ashore and safety afloat
On-water sessions in a range of boats including Singles, Doubles, Fours and Eights.
On-land training sessions focused on fitness and technical work on rowing machines (Ergo’s).
Please use the registration form below to register your interest and we’ll get back to you.
