SENIOR

Racing

Deben Rowing Club regularly competes against other clubs at local regattas. We compete all year round in regattas (sprint races competing in lanes) in the summer and head races (time trials) in the winter season. Most races we attend are run under the British Rowing system. You would begin in a novice / development crew maybe along with people from your beginner’s course with an aim to compete in these events. This would involve commitment to train regularly and achieve a good level of fitness; the frequency of this would depend on your crew but generally requires a minimum of three training sessions per week. 

Recreational Rowing

If competitive rowing is not for you, recreational rowing is a great option. Our club accommodates both sculling and sweep rowing. Recreational rowing still requires stamina and aerobic fitness but is less demanding than competitive rowing and is more about the enjoyment of being on the river than entering races. Our recreational rowing groups are rapidly expanding and we have a core group of people who meet up regularly to row together. 

We have a large range of single, double and quad sculls available for members as well as a newly acquired coxed four. There are opportunities to learn to scull with our Learn to Row course if you join in the summer. You will learn in a training scull and it is essential that you do this under supervision of a coach until you are signed off as competent. You will then be assessed prior to taking out club equipment.

Coxing
We are always looking for new coxes to join our crews. Coxing involves steering the boat and providing motivation for the crew. We are always very happy to train new coxes, so do please speak to any of the rowing committee if interested. 

Fitness

The rowing machine is the best option for land based fitness training. We have eight machines at the club available for all members to use. We can provide training programs for crews or individuals and there are land training sessions on Wednesday evenings, run by our Head Coach, which are extremely popular!

You will find our crews regularly on the water, though Tuesdays are well attended (evenings in the summer and afternoons in the winter).  The club is bustling all year round with activity on Saturday and Sunday mornings. 

To enquire about membership or our learn to row courses, please complete the google form on the contact us section. 

If you have any questions or you already row with a club, and would like to row as a guest, please email hello@debenrowingclub.com