TopRow Beginner rowing course — Autumn 1 2026

Learn the basic rowing stroke, crew timing, balance, equipment and safety in an introductory rowing course. No previous rowing experience is needed. The Autumn 1 2026 cohort attends scheduled sessions within this term at London Rowing Club.

This public TopRow course is listed for ages 18–80 and covers eight sessions within the published term. Participants book a regular weekly session when enrolling. Adult participants must be able to swim; TopRow recommends 50 metres and does not require a swim test. Severe wind or thunderstorms may move training indoors rather than rescheduling it. Catch-up sessions require 48 hours notice and depend on availability.