The Rowing Section offers regular training courses that are designed to introduce new novices to the sport and also further the skills of experienced rowers. We aim to be flexible with our dates to offer the maximum convenience to participants and to best manage our limited coaching resources.

If you are a school or a company that would like to experience rowing, we can tailor a specific program to suit your needs. These can be structured multi-session program or a short afternoon 'splash and giggle' followed by a BBQ or buffet meal.
Please contact the Rowing Coach to examine this further.

Adult Novice Courses in Sculling
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These one day courses are designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to the sport of rowing. The essential safety and technique of rowing is covered before heading out on to the water. At the end of the day you will competent to row as part of a supervised crew or group.

Next courses:
21 April (Sunday)
28 April (Sunday)
12 May (Sunday)
25 May (Saturday)
26 May (Sunday)
9 June (Sunday)
23 June (Sunday)

Advanced Sculling Courses 
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The half day Sculling Skills A and B courses provide additional instruction to rowers who have had an introduction to sculling. This could be a recent Novice Course graduate, or a transition to sculling for experienced rowers who may have only been exposed to sweep oar at school, club or college.

Introduction to Sculling A. The successful participants should be confident and able to row unsupervised in the more stable 'recreational' style of single sculls. Course will include a capsize drill. This course is held at Middle Island.

Next courses:
To Be Confirmed (or by appointment) - these courses effectively run as private lessons and can be tailored to suit.

Advanced Sculling Skills B. This will help move the sculler into the narrower 'fine' boat. This is aimed at correcting and fine tuning technique as well as passing on some of the tips and tricks of the fine 'Art' of sculling. This course can be done at either Middle Island or Shatin.

Next courses:
To Be Confirmed (or by appointment) - these courses effectively run as private lessons and can be tailored to suit.

Sweep Rowing Conversion Course 
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The course is run over a half day to give instruction and experience in the discipline of 'sweep' oared rowing. The transition from the sculling style of rowing is not difficult as most of the rowing action is identical, but there are some tricks and traps for new students.

Participants must have completed the Novice Sculling Course (or similar at another location) to be able to take this course. It is not designed for beginners.

Next courses:
To Be Confirmed (or by appointment)

Junior Novice Courses
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The aim of the Junior course is to teach sculling in a fun and safe environment to younger school age rowers (12-18 years of age). At the completion of this course each Junior should be competent to row under supervision in single or double sculling boats. Two half days or one full day. Course will include a capsize drill.

Next courses:
Special Summer Programme
As we get closer to the summer holidays we will update with details of a series of short programs for junior racing and junior beginner rowing

Dates for Junior Summer Programme
All 2013 dates still to be confirmed

Indoor Rowing Instruction
The popularity of indoor rowing has increased dramatically with many gyms having ergo machines and many people entering competitions without ever having rowed a boat on the water. Proper coaching is a great way to ensure maximum enjoyment, protection from injury and to secure a competitive edge in competition.

The Rowing Coach is available for half hour one-on-one technical sessions at the Kellett Island gym. Rowing Section Members $100, other Club Members $150

Other Courses
The Club may offer specialist or limited courses from time to time based on the needs of members. We have plans for a Boat Rigging course and also for a safety course that will assist offshore rowers. Please let us know if you have any special requirements.