Cost: $200, includes 8-10 coached sessions, equipment, insurance, & Club membership until 31 March so you can keep rowing after the course.
The lovely Miles is coaching, ably assisted by fellow club members. Relaxed learning environment. Come and try something new!
Session 1: Saturday 17 February, 7:00 am to 9:00 am. This first session will be on land — introductions, shed induction, ergos, boat handling practice. Session 2: Sunday 18 February, 7:00 am to 9:00 am. This session includes going out on the water for a row. Subsequent sessions (6 to 8 more): Also usually in the 7:00 to 9:00 am weekend days time slot.
Note: It is ok if you need to miss a session or two, but do let us know in advance so we can arrange the right number of boats and helpers.
Note: The course is for adults (e.g. school rowing parents, teachers, members of the public) and older teenagers who are at university or are doing the course with a parent or guardian.
Location: 55 Riverside Boulevard, Riverside Gardens. Underneath the Community Centre, look for the two big roller doors at the end of the second driveway.
Wear: Slightly stretchy clothes, like you might wear to the gym. Not too loose.
Bring: Water bottle, cap, socks, sneakers for use on ergos, sunscreen, sense of humour, sprinkling of patience (some things are harder than they look), and a dollop of eagerness.
Select Registration Type: 'Learn to Row' on the second screen. Membership fees are paid within the online form using debit or credit card (n.b. a processing fee is added by the system).
If your submission is successful you will receive a notification on-screen and an email.
