Learn to Row

Learn to Row with London Youth Rowing

You 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:

Courses take place during October half term, February half term, Easter and Summer holidays
They are usually one week long and vary between half day, and full day activity
Prices are very competitive, aimed at covering costs for coaching and equipment use. Courses range from £75 - £100 pp

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.

There are plenty of opportunities for further development after taking part in a rowing holiday course. Visit Join a Boat Club for more information.

Rowing Location	Contact us
Royal Docks Adventure	Book your holiday rowing course online
Thames Tradesmen Rowing Club
Osterley Park
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

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London Youth Rowing update on Coronavirus, 14th May 2020

London Youth Rowing are working hard to keep our staff and young people safe during the Coronavirus pandemic. As of 13th May, current restrictions prohibit meeting with more than one person from another household. Until these guidelines change further, LYR will not run any on-water rowing sessions.
Where we row

London Youth Rowing provides on-water and indoor rowing experiences at 10 hubs and 72 state schools across London. You can learn to row, join a boat club or try rowing through your school with London Youth Rowing. Find a rowing location near you.
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Active Row

Active Row is London Youth Rowing's flagship programme. The goal is to get 8,000 more young people in state secondary schools, active across London through indoor rowing clubs, competitions and on-water rowing opportunities.
Join a Boat Club

London Youth Rowing offer junior rowers the opportunity to row and race, by joining one of our junior rowing clubs. By joining a rowing club, rowers have access to first class coaching, modern equipment and the chance to race at local and national level.
Welcome to London Youth Rowing

Rowing has the power to change young people's lives.
Globe Rowing Club

Globe Rowing Club is a vibrant junior squad with about 30 members aged 13-18 years. The squad trains with the aim of competing at various regattas, from local to regional and national events. The clubhouse and gym, are located in Greenwich, while the main location for junior on-water rowing is the Royal Albert Dock near London City Airport.
Matt Rostron, Chief Executive Officer
Successful young people

London Youth Rowing inspire young people to be successful.
LYR at Chiswick Boathouse

London Youth Rowing continue to deliver rowing at Chiswick Boathouse, 21 August 2018.
Jim Downing
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