Learn to row
Pictured: Learn to Row Cohort 2023
The course is only available for Adults aged 18 years and oveR.
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Please note we are based by Chiswick bridge and not AT putney embankment.​
learn to row with us!
At Putney Town we are proud to put on one hell of a Learn to Row course.
You'll be part of a six week intensive learning course where you will go from never picking up a blade, to racing down the Thames in our annual end of course finale!
You'll be introduced to our club through the course and coaches as well as our volunteers from other squads who help the course run. You will also have access to our Club Nights, & Bar as well as a great social scene.​
REGISTER YOUR INTEREST BELOW TO COME ALONG AND LEARN ABOUT OUR COURSE.
NEXT COURSE: W/C 14TH jULY 2025
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What to expect
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This course typically runs for approximately six weeks with both on-the-water and land-based sessions.
The schedule consists of two sessions on the water, with a break in between.
Land training is usually a midweek evening and is usually held in our PTRC hall.
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Last year, we used tank sessions (an indoor type of boat) to complement the training schedule.
We teach the basics of rowing & erging - with the expectation that course graduates will be capable of joining our Development squads at the end of the course to continue their rowing careers.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
swim 100m
You must be able to swim 100m in light/gym clothing.
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You must be over 18 years old.
commitment
To successfully benefit from this course, we require attendance at a minimum of 12 out of 14 sessions.
Missing multiple sessions may make it challenging to catch up on the technical content covered.
While we strive to be accommodating and may offer some crossover between the men's and women's courses, please inform us in advance if you anticipate missing a session. This allows us to better assist you, subject to availability.
fitness
We ask that participants have an average level of fitness and are used to working out once or twice per week. You will be required to carry eight and fours boats with your team mates.
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This will involve lifting boats on and off racks and carry them down our steps down to the water. Please take a few moments to watch the following video.