How to start rowing...

whitewhaleholygrail · Post by **whitewhaleholygrail** » October 26th, 2007, 7:29 am

Hi all,

I would love to get onto the water soon but I don't know how to go about it. I am a complete novice, so is there a certain time of year that would be best to approach a club? Also, I live in London, does anyone have any recommendations as to which club allows complete novices?

Thanks,

WWHG.

Couch Potato · Post by **Couch Potato** » October 26th, 2007, 7:40 am

Sorry cannot answer your question but you may want to try posting on The UK Site; you may get some offers you can't refuse from club members.

Snail Space · Post by **Snail Space** » October 26th, 2007, 12:34 pm

Any rowing club would welcome newbies. I would have thought that, in London, you would be spoilt for choice. Have a look at a few that are geographically convenient and try to get a sense of friendliness, helpfulness, how many other newbies there are, what the club's priorities are (competitive rowing or recreational rowing), cost, facilities, parking, public transport access, etc., etc.. You are sure to find a club that meets your requirements.

Cheers
Dave

tich · Post by **tich** » September 12th, 2008, 2:27 pm

hi i too would like a rowing chance on open water locally in the nottingham sheffield area / recently completed the 100,000 meters tandem row in 6 hrs 49 mins/

Citroen · Post by **Citroen** » September 12th, 2008, 4:01 pm

tich wrote:hi i too would like a rowing chance on open water locally in the nottingham sheffield area / recently completed the 100,000 meters tandem row in 6 hrs 49 mins/

Same answer! wrote:Sorry cannot answer your question but you may want to try posting on The UK Site; you may get some offers you can't refuse from club members.