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Connected to our Active Row programme, the LYR Open Clubs provide a bridge between school-based rowing and community water sports. These weekly, youth club–style sessions give young people from underrepresented groups the chance to stay active, have fun, and build confidence on the water.
Alongside rowing, participants can explore kayaking, canoeing, and stand-up paddleboarding — learning new skills and growing as part of an inclusive, supportive community.
For those ready to take the next step, the pathway leads into the LYR Boat Club — a Paddle UK–affiliated racing club focused on progression and skill development. While competition is encouraged, the heart of the club remains inclusion, teamwork, and personal growth.
Together, these initiatives open the door to lifelong engagement in water sports, helping young people thrive both on and off the water.
Active Row Newham works with 10 secondary schools in the borough, with on-water activity taking place at the Royal Docks and on the Olympic Park.
Club session days and timesSchools in Islington can take part in Active Row Islington, which has been running since September 2022. Multi-sport on-water sessions take place at the LYR pontoon on the Olympic Park.
Club session days and timesActive Row Nottingham has been running since September 2022 and currently works with 12 secondary schools across the city. Our partnership with Nottingham & Union Rowing Club enables young people to try on-water rowing alongside the indoor programme in their schools.
Club session days and timesWorking in partnership with Leeds RC, LYR uses Waterloo Lake in Leeds' Roundhay Park to deliver taster rowing sessions as part of Active Row Leeds. The Active Row Leeds programme works with 27 state secondary schools across Leeds, Bradford and Wakefield.
Club session days and timesLYR runs rowing, canoeing and SUP programmes for the community around the Olympic Park, opening access to the park's waterways as part of the London 2012 Olympic Legacy
Club session days and timesThe London Regatta Centre is LYR's main on-water base. Using our fleet of boats, we deliver rowing at all levels for young people taking part across our engagement, life skills and competition programmes. Working with our partners, Sea Cadets, we also offer canoeing and sailing at the site.
Club session days and timesYou can learn to row with London Youth Rowing, at one of our holiday rowing courses.
All courses are aimed at complete beginners, taking participants through land training exercises, equipment handling and on-water rowing both by themselves and in crews.
Course details:
London Youth Rowing coaches are Level 2 Rowing Coaching qualified, and certified first aiders. Our goal is to make sure participants have a fun and safe introduction to rowing.
Charity Number: 1122941. Company Number: 06243293. Royal Docks Watersports Centre , 1012 Dockside Road, London, E16 2QT.
Tel: 0203 356 7178
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