The squad is a relatively new and developing one. It is welcoming; many of its members have become good friends and enjoy not only the outings but the coaching to improve skills and techniques. Few of the Social Rowing Squad take part in racing but there are often conversations about getting a crew together for heads or regattas! The twenty or so rowers in the squad are confident and competent rowers who love being on the river and becoming a bit fitter.

An app called Spond is used to arrange availability for weekly outings – at  present these take place on a Sunday morning. There is a WhatsApp group for exchanging information and updates. A flotilla of boats usually goes out: a coxed quad, some doubles and a few singles.  On occasion, the octuple (rigged for sculling) is launched!

Within the squad, there is a learn to cox programme. Avon County captain and other members of the club have really supported Social Rowers in developing this much needed way to make ourselves self-sufficient.

One of the squad’s aims is to increase the number of weekly outings as many members are fortunate to be a bit more flexible during the week.  In the summer, social rowers take advantage of the many different water sessions offered by the club.  In the winter months these are more limited but social rowers do attend Go Row Indoor sessions on Sunday mornings.

If you are an experienced rower and/or cox and would like to join us, contact our Social Rowing Coordinators.

If you are a complete beginner and new to rowing, please contact our Adult Learn to Row Co-ordinator