Explore Rowing |
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Over the last 18 months, British Rowing has set up a countrywide initiative enabling rowing clubs to attract more rowers and helping them with the support and resources they need to keep both new and existing rowers in the sport. It has provided funding packages to purchase new and specially designed boats. These are more stable than the Olympic class racing boats and are perfect for beginners and experienced rowers alike. Recreational rowers come in all ages, shapes and sizes. Some come to rowing rather later in life - parents of junior rowers, career or retired people who want to keep fit in a fresh air environment and others who wish to take on a new challenge with the opportunity to meet new people. Some people have a handicap, so undertaking exercise while in a seated position is very beneficial. Others choose to get fit (or fitter), to develop or improve their technique in the boat or simply to be part of a team or group. |
Explore Rowing Events |
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Over the last year Lincoln Rowing Centre has participated in several recreational rows, including the Good Friday Nottingham to Newark tour in sparkling sunny weather, which took in four locks and the occasional pub. We joined the 18th British Rowing Annual Recreational Tour at the beginning of September, when 84 rowers in 16 boats rowed the 64km of the Lancaster Canal over a very enjoyable long weekend. Rowing northwards from the start of the tour at the Preston City Link, we rowed via Lancaster, passing under 113 picturesque bridges, numerous aqueducts including the Lune Aqueduct outside Lancaster, one of the most beautiful aqueducts in the country with wonderful views down the Lune Valley, then on to enjoy spectacular views across Morecombe Bay and ending at Tewitfield. In October we linked up with Newark and Nottingham Rowing Clubs to row a 17km stretch of water from Torksey Lock to Lincoln with stop over for lunch at a local riverside pub: another great social row. Our range of recreational boats are ideal for learning to row, all are very stable so you can feel safe and confident during your very first session on the water. Our boathouse has direct access to the River Witham; a beautiful stretch of river on which to row. Nothing is more rewarding than a recreational row during the changing seasons, discovering the delights of country wildlife from the river bank. |
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If rowing is not your forte, but you would still like to be part of the rowing scene, there are numerous opportunities to volunteer your services within club activities: |
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- Previous rowers can assist our members with newcomers to rowing or learn how to help with land training |
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- Practical services within the boathouse |
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- Help with catering and other jobs at local events |
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If any of the above appeals to you and you would like to visit our club either to learn about rowing or to offer help in any capacity, you will be most welcome to visit us during club sessions held most Sundays at 10.15 am. Initially, please contact us via our club email to set up a visit and one of our club members will look out for you. |
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Joan Neech |
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Lincoln Explore Rowing Co-ordinator |
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Lincoln Rowing Centre is a member of Explore Rowing, part of British Rowing. |