Learn to Row in London – Summer 2019
Beginners’ Rowing Course @ Vesta Rowing Club, Putney
Have you always wanted to learn to row but never knew where to start? Dreamed of rowing the Oxford/Cambridge boat race course or paddling the world-famous stretch of river at Henley-on-Thames? Want to get fit, meet lots of like-minded people and pick up a new skill? Would enjoy a hard-earned beer or wine at the friendliest bar on the tideway? Then our next learn to row course in London is probably for you!
Please complete the form at the bottom of this page if you’d like to register your interest.
Kick-Off Meeting:
- Monday 8th July 19:30 at Vesta RC
Course Dates:
- START – Monday 15th July
- ENDS – Saturday 31st August (Blackstaffe Day)
Course Size
- 64 Rowers Maximum divided into 2 groups of 32 (Previous years have seen 150+ enquires and have been fully subscribed)
Duration:
- 7 weeks, 18 sessions (no sessions on Sat/Mon of August Bank Holiday)
Course Days:
- Monday @ 7pm (VRC – Erg + Circuits)
- Wednesday @ 7pm (BEB – Tank/Water)
- Saturday @ 12.30pm/2pm (BEB – Tank/Water)
Sessions will be split between Barn Elms and Vesta RC with 12 sessions (Rowing Tank and Water Sessions) being conducted by Barn Elms coaches and 6 Sessions (Circuits and Ergs) being conducted by VRC Volunteers.
Cost:
£200 Per Participant
What to expect from the Vesta Beginners’ Course (learn to row):
The course is aimed at men and women who are looking for a new challenge and want to learn to row in London. If you have played other competitive sports or regularly attend a gym and want to test yourself in a team environment then rowing is the sport for you. Or if you’re new to sport and fitness and want to learn a new skill in a friendly and supportive environment, then come along.
The course will work on your fitness whilst teaching you the core rowing technique. Sessions will take place both on the land and river (at Vesta Rowing Club in Putney, London) and you will always be supervised by a coach who will lead the sessions.
There is no obligation to continue or sign-up as a member after the course but we hope you will have enjoyed your time enough that you are interested in joining our Novice Squads in September for the start of the 2019/20 season.
(Please go to the Novice Squad page for further information.)