Learn to Row at SBC

With the Olympics upon us and Great Britain's anticipated success in the rowing events, this is an ideal opportunity to try out rowing!

Staines Boat Club have introduced adult Learn to Row Courses. Each course will last for a period of four weeks and will run on Saturdays from 2pm to 4pm. The course will provide all the basic skills needed to gain a good understanding of the sport, and will include:

Introduction to the rowing stroke on the indoor rowing machine (ergo)
Introduction to the equipment used - the parts of the boat and oars
Getting in and out of the boat
Building rowing strokes
Rowing in time together as a whole crew
Fine tuning bladework, power application, balance and teamwork

At the end of the course you will be offered the chance to join a competitive squad and start racing for the club.

The cost of the course is £90 and includes temporary membership of Staines Boat Club and membership of the Amateur Rowing Association (for insurance purposes).

For further details please contact Ruth Anne Snelson at sbc.l2r[at]me.com

Upcoming Sessions:

Session A: August 23, 30, September 6, 13

Session B: October 4, 11, 18, November 1

Session C: November 15, 22, 29, December 13

Courses run by Christy Job, Amateur Rowing Association Regional Coach

If you are aged under 18 and would like to learn to row then you should contact the Junior Coordinators whose details can be found under "About Us".