Beginners

We welcome beginners at our club and do our best to make sure you can learn to row properly and safely.

Adult beginner classes (usually on a Monday evening) are managed by Alan Mansfield (020 8858 4215). These sessions often take place at the indoor rowing tank at our neighbour rowing club on the north side of the river Poplar, Blackwall & District Rowing Club, The Boat House, Ferry Street, Cubitt Town, Isle of Dogs, London E14 3DT.

As the evenings grow longer there may also be sessions on the water. Once you are ready you will also be invited to row on a Saturday and/or Sunday morning.

Until you are invited to become a member there is a charge for Adults of £4 for each session, to cover use of the rowing tank and other equipment and coaching.

Juniors (18 and under) should contact Peter Smith our Junior Coordinator by email to petersmith61@btinternet.com

We do not generally charge for Junior beginner sessions, unless there is some exceptional charge for a specific event or activity away from the club.

We collaborate with London Youth Rowing so that Juniors have access to great coaching and facilities available at other centres in addition to those offered at Globe. To find out more about LYR just click on the logo

Rowing Technique

Take a look at this link to learn about the rowing stroke and recovery - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXnKyJdA01w&feature=related