Rowing is the ideal aerobic sport for the entire body as it is low impact and low injury. We have the following courses available for beginners.
Introduction to Rowing
Always wanted to know what rowing was about? This single session covers the basic technique of rowing in small personalised groups of up to 8 people. Join as an individual or get a group of friends together.
Requirements
- Moderate level of fitness required
- Over 18 years old
- Must be able to swim 100m
Commitment
1 x 1.5 hour session in groups of up to 8 people
Cost
$25 per person
Learn to Row
In this short rowing course you will continue developing your rowing technique, learn boat handling skills, river rules and the discover the joys of rowing as a crew on the scenic Yarra River.
Requirements
- Completed Introduction to Rowing course
- Moderate level of fitness required
- Over 18 years old
- Must be able to swim 100m
Commitment
4 x 1.5 hour sessions in groups of 4 people
Cost
$140 per person
Attendance
You are required to attend all sessions as arranged. Once you are booked into those sessions, they go ahead whether you can or cannot attend.
Clothing
There's a reason you see rowers wearing those unflattering tight rowing suits - loose clothing is a hazard! Loose shorts will get caught in the seat as it slides back and forth, and loose shirts can sometimes snag the oar handle as it comes close to your body. This doesn't mean you need absolutely skin tight clothing, or that you need to run out and buy anything special - just try to wear snug fitting shorts and top. Bicycle-type shorts and a relatively close-fitting T-shirt are ideal.
Footwear
You will get your feet wet when you put the boat in the water. If you have any waterproof (i.e. plastic) 'flip-flop' type footwear, this may give you better grip on the landing. Otherwise, bare feet are OK too. Most people prefer to wear socks once in the boat (for both comfort and hygiene!), but these are usually removed prior to wading into the water, and then put on once you're in the boat.
Sun Protection
Absolutely! Hat, sunglasses and sunscreen definitely recommended.
Where
The Learn to Row course is run out of Melbourne Rowing Club boat shed on the banks of the Yarra River.
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