Come and join a friendly, welcoming Club with great facilities and competitive crews

Rowing: an Oarsome Sport! 

Whether you’re an experienced oarsperson or wanting to try it for the first time, rowing is a great sport and we’d love for you to join us at the Vics.  We have superb boathouse facilities and an out of the ordinary stretch of water.

 If you’re new to the sport then we offer regular adult induction programmes, (see below for further details).  If you have rowed before then, depending on age and ability, you’re welcome to join one of our men’s or women’s squads.  Each squad has a dedicated, qualified coach who can help you achieve your goals, whether they are for improving technique, increasing fitness or success in competition. 
For further details please contact the Captain or Secretary.

If you are under 18 then we have a growing and successful Junior Squad, details of which can be found here.

How much does it cost?
Various categories of membership are available.  Current subscription rates are available here, but note that they are subject to annual increase.

Adult Induction Programme Dates for 2009

January
Saturday           24th 11:30 – 1:00 pm
Wednesday       28th 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Saturday           31st 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Wednesday      4th Feb 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm.

 April
Saturday           18th 11:30 – 1:00 pm
Wednesday       22nd 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Saturday           25th 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Wednesday      29th 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm.

July

Saturday           18th 11:30 – 1:00 pm
Wednesday       22nd 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Saturday           25th 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Wednesday      29th 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm.

October
Saturday           24th 11:30 – 1:00 pm
Wednesday       28th 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Saturday          31st 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Wednesday      4th Nov 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

About the Induction Programme
The club offers 4 sessions (2 Saturdays and 2 Wednesdays) to new adult beginners who wish to try out the sport of rowing. During these sessions beginners will be coached on rowing machines and on the water. At the end of the programme they should have an idea of whether or not they want to continue and become club members. The cost for the whole programme of sessions is £20.
A welcome pack will be sent out approximately 2 weeks before the first session. This will include information on Water Safety, what to wear, what to expect and contact details of the Adult’s Coach. The sessions will be supervised by qualified coaches who all hold a minimum level 2 qualification, awarded by the Amateur Rowing Association. Whilst on the water a safety launch will be out at all times, there will be approximately 4 coaches to 10 beginners. Ideally you should be able to swim 100metres in light clothing and feel confident on and around water.
We are a competitive club and attend regattas both summer and winter. However we also welcome recreational rowers who do not wish to compete, but are happy to use the sport as a way of keeping fit and socialising. We have a selection of boats available for non racers a well equipped gym for land training, and a licenced bar where we hold various social functions.

What to do Next
If you are interested in trying out rowing, and would like to put your name down for the next induction programme, please contact me at  intro@lvrc.co.uk with your name, address and telephone number.

Further information is available as part of our Welcome Pack.

 Heather Parry