Learn to Row Program (LTR)

Learning to Row

• The first step to starting this sport is to learn how to row. At our Learn to Row Program (LTR) you will learn:

  • Boat familiarity and handling

  • Rowing techniques (on water and in the gym)

  • Rowing terminology

  • Safety rules for navigation

  • Coaching by experienced members

• Adult LTR Courses (over 18)

  • LTR courses are held four (4) times during the rowing calendar year over two consecutive weekends. 

  • The first Saturday session starts at 6am, with the remaining three (3) sessions (Sunday and Saturday/Sunday) 6.30-8am.

  • Maximum number of participants in each courses is 8 and all participants must be able to swim 100m in light clothing.

  • Cost of the adult course is $180.

  • Dates for 2025 courses:

    • 1-2 and 8-9 March 2025

    • 3-4 and 10-11 May 2025.

    • Further adult LTR courses will be advised in the second half of the year.

  • Please select your preferred course date and enrol using our online enrolment form. We will contact you in the month before the program you have selected to confirm your participation, times, clothing and location.

• Junior LTR Courses (14 - 17)

  • Junior LTR and coaching is run separately, please enrol using our online enrolment form. We will contact you to discuss your participation, times, clothing and location.

  • All participants must be at least 14 years of age and able to confidently swim 100m in light clothing.

  • Cost of the Junior LTR Program is $120.

Continue rowing after Learn to Row (LTR)

Once you complete the Learn to Row Program, we welcome you to continue rowing with us by joining our club.

Please complete a Membership Application Form and pay the applicable membership fee. You then can participate in our ‘Turn Up N Row’ sessions which offer ongoing coaching and guidance plus interaction with other members to grow your experience; train on indoor rowing machines (ergo) and also join in social and/or competitive rowing.

All junior rowers (14-17yrs) who complete the course can also join our Club and develop their rowing skills as part of our Junior Development Squad.

Experienced Rowers

Experienced rowers are welcome to join our Club please refer to the information on our Membership page for new members.

Rowing is good for you! 

Well you have probably already guessed that, but this great article from The Australian newspaper gives some more great insight on the benefits of rowing. CLICK HERE to download the PDF.