Rowing experience in Cambridge! No experience required
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89 Ratings
Cambridgeshire
Experience the iconic sport of rowing in Cambridge! Join our half-day sessions and row in a coxed eight boat, just like the crews in the Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race. No experience required!
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • City of Cambridge Rowing Club - That ‘wow’ factor from start to finish!

We start the experience with an introduction at City of Cambridge Rowing club.This is followed by a half an hour session on the clubs rowing machines (ergs), working on timing and technique. We then put the technique into practice by taking an ‘eight’ boat out and affixing this to the side of the river where participants are then able to perform the rowing stroke on the water.
Once we feel confident that you are able to follow instructions carefully, we will head back to the boathouse to fetch all the remaining blades. Quick picture moment and then its straight onto the river where you get a full hour of rowing on the River Cam!

What's Included
  • Experience rowing with ‘Eight Boat’ used in the prestigious Cambridge-Oxford boat races
  • Train like a pro on Concept 2 Ergometers (Rowing Machines)
  • Access to exclusive club facilities
Additional Information

If you’re a local inhabitant or merely stopping by for business or leisure, we’re thrilled to provide an uncommon and thrilling chance for you to partake in Cambridge’s most renowned sport - rowing!
We conduct half-day courses throughout the year, utilizing state-of-the-art amenities and apparatus. You’ll have the opportunity to row in a coxed eight vessel, similar to the teams in the globally popular Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race.
So if you desire to acquire a new talent, strengthen relationships with your pals or coworkers, or create new bonds - register for the Cambridge Rowing Experience now!

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Location
City of Cambridge Rowing Club
Kimberley Road
The meeting point is outside the 'City of Cambridge Rowing Club' Please arrive 10 minutes before your booking time
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Jameshy8324ad
Feb 18, 2024
Rowing Experience - Contacted a number of clubs about the learn to row course and Omar at Cambridge rowing experience was the only one to get back to me about taking part in his rowing experience first which I would highly recommend and is a fun 3 hours.
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604bevinm
Feb 16, 2024
A great way to start rowing - I had no idea how to try rowing in Cambridge until I saw the banner for CambridGE rowing. Beginner rowing with Omar was a fantastic experience, and I can’t wait to go back. He is an excellent and fun teacher who made rowing accessible. I can’t believe how quickly he got us moving well on the water. I highly recommend this.
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Jan 16, 2024
Try something really local in Cambridge! - It was an incredible first experience I had in rowing, completely new for me, but absolutely brilliant. We were lucky to have such a talented and professional rowing instructor. Thank you Omar for that. It was really accurate in theory to understand the basics and quite practical, so we could go on water from the very first session. It was challenging to work as a team, but we had clear instructions what to do, so all went really well. The only issue is, that I would love to continue having rowing experience in future. Really engaging! I can recommend it all my friends and people who want to try something really local in Cambridge.
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Tracymn4596uo
Jan 5, 2024
Excellent and fun team building experience - I organised this event as a corporate team-building activity for a group of senior executives. The Cambridge Rowing Experience team provided outstanding service, guiding us through the proper rowing techniques with patience. No prior rowing experience is necessary to participate in the activity. We all had a delightful time and extend our deepest appreciation to Omar and the team for making our experience both enjoyable and enlightening.
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Manpreets722
Nov 27, 2023
Thrilling Rowing Experience over Cam🚤 - Last week, had a memorable first experience in a long time with rowing over the beautiful Cam🌊. I have never been that close to the river and always been little afraid. But Omar was superb with his guidance, instructing all of us with patience and providing an amazing taster session. We started with absolute rowing basics in the gym, with gradually moving to final experience. Post gym, we moved to boat garage, then understanding the tidbits of balancing, moving & rotating the boat. After getting into the river, we gradually started to get hold of the subtle art of balancing and moving boat altogether across the river. Omar was kind enough to keep all of us motivated and getting us ready for the final thrilling experience when everyone got into perfect team sync. And, woohoo, kudos to all of us, we managed to kept the boat upright through the whole experience. I'd definitely recommend anyone getting started on rowing or just want to experience the sport with guidance. I am sure, you will enjoy every bit and have it in your memory for a long time.
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K7228cdalexias
Nov 12, 2023
Fantastic Rowing Experience with City of Cambridge Rowing Boat Club - Incredible rowing experience in the City of Cambridge Rowing boat club. The entire day was nothing short of amazing, and I thoroughly enjoyed every moment. The team's enthusiasm and professionalism were evident from the moment I registered for the Rowing Taster Day. Special thanks to Omar for organizing such a fantastic event and ensuring everything ran smoothly. The rowing itself was an exhilarating experience, and the picturesque surroundings of Cambridge made it even more memorable. The cox was patient, knowledgeable, and made the entire process enjoyable for everyone The variety of sessions available ensures that individuals of all levels can continue to engage and improve their skills. I am particularly excited about the prospect of participating in the group erg sessions and the indoor rowing tank. The detailed information provided about these sessions, including timings, locations, and costs, is incredibly helpful. Thank you once again for a fantastic day, and I look forward to seeing you all in a boat again soon!
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Grandtour09344907380
Nov 11, 2023
Excellent rowing experience - Amazing experience, friendly and well-trained staff. Proper briefing is given before entering the water. A must-to-do thing if visiting Cambridge.
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Tonivi8007zc
Oct 13, 2023
I didn't get wet . - Absolutely fantastic, had a wonderful uplifting experience. Never in a million years did I think I would be rowing in an eight boat. Omar is a brilliant teacher.
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Delphinelp9385ek
Sep 23, 2023
An amazing team experience and a fun way to discover Cambridge! - My friends were visiting and wanted to try rowing. The session started with learning the techniques on the rowing machines, we then practiced with the oars on stationary boats and finally rowed on the Cam in an 8 for ~1h. We had an absolute blast! Omar is an excellent coach. He explained the techniques in details and gave us confidence on the river. Being a rower myself, I believe it is a brilliant introduction to rowing. I highly recommend Cambridge Rowing experience! Thank you very much Omar
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I781hpnikitag
Oct 11, 2023
Definitely worth trying out! - Very good first time rowing experience. Omar gave us step-by-step directions and showed us how everything is done. We weren't good, but we all had a blast. Omar also took photos and videos of the group for memories!
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