If you would like to start rowing, come to the club at 9.30am on any Saturday or Sunday morning and ask for Chris Moody, Adrian Browne, Michelle Turnham or Noelle Stallard. The club is usually busy then because it is the tea break between the early and mid morning outings, but any of us will be happy to talk to you about rowing and quickly show you around the club while we drink our coffee. Alternatively email learntorow@broxbournerowingclub.org for information.
We are very lucky to have a new fleet of stable boats dedicated to recreational rowing (one four, one double and 2 single sculls) as a result of a Sport England Sportsmatch and a donation from Frontiers Developments for use by beginner rowers. These boats provide a more stable environment to learn to row in as they are easier to balance than racing boats. Find out more about recreational rowing on http://www.explorerowing.org/
We run courses to introduce complete beginners to rowing. These will start in October, January and May. Please choose a time when you can attend on at least 4 consecutive weekends.
If you would like to try rowing at Broxbourne please come to the club before the next course starts, fill in a Prospective Member form, read the Rowing bye laws and make a payment of £25-00. This fee will cover 4 weekends of coaching and will be deducted from your club subscription if you decide to continue rowing with us.
You must be able to swim 100metres in light clothing. And you must let us know about any medical condition that might be affected by exertion.
Your first outings will not be very energetic, so wear enough clothing to keep warm. We will row if it rains so bring a change of clothes.
The courses will run from 9.30 a.m. to about 12.00 on Saturdays and Sundays. Sunday sessions will be a repeat of the Saturday sessions. If you can come on both days you will have the benefit of more practice.
The next course will start on Saturday the 2nd of October. If you would like to attend the October course – and if it fits in with your summer holidays – please come to the club before that weekend and reserve your place or email learntorow@broxbournerowingclub.org.
Chris Moody
Beginners Vice Captain
