Join a Boat Club

Junior Rowing Clubs provide the perfect opportunity for young people to develop in a supportive environment with Rowing Coaches, to train regularly and prepare to compete. London Youth Rowing deliver a Junior Rowing programme at three Rowing Clubs across London:

Globe Rowing Club, Greenwich and Newham
Thames Tradesman Rowing Club, Chiswick
Fairlop Rowing Club, Ilford

Each Junior Club has a Development and Racing Squad targeting races in the Head season (winter/spring) and Regatta season (summer). To find out more about opportunities for individuals to join our LYR Junior Clubs, visit the club page which you are more interested in, and contact the Head Coach directly.

In order to join, complete beginners are required to complete a 'Learn to Row' course. Courses run in Autumn, Spring and Summer. To find a course near you visit out Events page or go directly to Junior Summer Courses.

London Youth Rowing provide a pathway for young people introduced to the sport from Schools, Youth Groups and 'Learn to Row' courses across London. British Rowing also provide information on other Rowing Clubs, which offer Junior sections, for young people aged 14 years and older. Visit the Club Directory on the British Rowing website. Clubmark is the official accreditation provided by British Rowing and Sport England.

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