Learn to row

The Thames Tradesmen RC offers a wide range of rowing courses with different kinds of lessons all year round. Our professional team of qualified rowing instructors will guide you during all lessons, activities and clinics.

Return to row

Used to row? Maybe at school/college or a few years ago? Interested in getting back into it?  We have ‘Vets’ from 28 to 70 rowing frequently. You’ll be guided back into it by our team of friendly, down to earth, qualified coaches.

Already rowing

Already a rower and interested in joining? Squad rowing, masters rowing, racing & recreational. If you’re wanting to join to race or just row casually, we welcome those of all ages and experiences.

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Welcoming everyone of all ages, backgrounds and experiences.

Established in 1897, Thames Tradesmen’s Rowing Club has an impressive and unique history, with a reputation for producing some of the finest international and club oarsmen of the last 50 years.

Thames Tradesmen is a friendly, open club that accepts all abilities and is always open to new members.

Year-round programs for youth, Veterans, and athletes of all abilities.

We’ve got something for everyone.

The club continues to stand firmly against social barriers and has inducted and enhanced the fitness and technical ability of rowers including international-standard oarsmen since the 1960s.

The club’s leaders over decades of the 20th century won its successful campaign with Poplar Blackwall and District Rowing Club and other NARA clubs – most of which were from the industrial heartlands of Britain – for non-exclusivity in rowing events and national teams, as evidenced in Rowing in England: A Social History. TTRC has one of the strongest records of openness and widening of participation.

Learn To Row

Join one of our learn-to-row, 6-week courses.

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Squad & Masters Rowing

Competitive Squad and ex-Squad rowing (male & female).

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Return To Row

Used to row? We have ‘Vets’ from 35 to 70 rowing weekly.

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Recreational

Social rowing for men and women.

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Start rowing today

Start rowing today

Whether you are experienced or a novice, the world of rowing allows you to get back to nature, reap the amazing benefits that come by default with rowing, and forge new friendships with like-minded individuals.

Rowing. It's everyone's sport. Whether you are looking to keep fit, meet people or just escape onto the water, rowing has something for everyone.

Time to get involved! Get back to rowing if you’ve not rowed for a while or start learning today with one our fabulous 6-week programs.

Learn to row

The Thames Tradesmen RC offers a learn to row courses during the year – though not usually between Dec and March.

Our team of rowing instructors will guide you during all lessons, activities and clinics.

Besides working on your rowing technique and physical fitness you can enjoy breath-taking views of the River Thames.

To find out when the next program is, please drop us a note via our contact form here.

Return to rowing

Used to row? Interested in getting back into it? Why not take it up again?

Join a group of like-minded individuals, from 35 to 70+ who love to row frequently.

Return to rowing

Used to row? Interested in getting back into it? Why not take it up again?

Join a group of like-minded individuals, from 35 to 70+ who love to row frequently.

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ULBC, 81 Hartington Rd, Chiswick, London W4 3TU

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Benefits Of Rowing

You don’t have to be a competitive rower to reap the benefits of rowing.

Get this: Rowing use both your upper and lower body on every stroke.

This, in turn, strengthens and tones your muscles and improves your endurance. Plus, rowing provides some surprising benefits for your heart and lungs.