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London Rowing Club supports beginners (also known as novice) rowing by hosting TopRow a team that specialises in getting people onto the water for the first time and offering an easy way to take up the sport.
TopRow offers "Learn to Row" courses out of the London Rowing Club facilities, which give an introduction to the exciting sport of rowing. They provide a wide range of courses for people to enjoy as well as a breathtaking view on the Thames. Their professional team will guide trainees on the water, teaching them the rowing technique during structured lessons. Aimed at anyone with an interest in the sport, TopRow is the place to pick up the oars.
TopRow’s Annual program 2026
Winter 2026 | 4 weeks, February only
Dates: Monday 2 February – Sunday 1 March 2026
Duration: 4 weeks
Sessions: 2 sessions per week (8 total sessions)
This is a short, intensive winter course.
Sessions run twice per week instead of the standard once-per-week format.
Spring 1 2026
Dates: Monday 2 March – Sunday 26 April 2026
Duration: 8 weeks
Sessions: 1 session per week (8 total sessions)
Note on Tideway events:
Some sessions during this course may take place as land-based training due to major rowing events on the Putney Tideway, including:
Women’s Eights Head of the River Race (March)
Head of the River Race (March)
The Boat Race (April)
Easter Sunday:
There will be no rowing on Easter Sunday (5 April 2026).
Any sessions scheduled for this day will be replaced with a land-based session or managed separately.
Spring 2 2026
Dates: Monday 27 April – Sunday 21 June 2026
Duration: 8 weeks
Sessions: 1 session per week (8 total sessions)
This course typically runs fully on the water with minimal disruption.
Summer 2026
Dates: Monday 6 July – Sunday 30 August 2026
Duration: 8 weeks
Sessions: 1 session per week (8 total sessions)
Autumn 1 2026
Dates: Monday 31 August – Sunday 25 October 2026
Duration: 8 weeks
Sessions: 1 session per week (8 total sessions)
Autumn 2 2026
Dates: Monday 26 October – Sunday 20 December 2026
Duration: 8 weeks
Sessions: 1 session per week (8 total sessions)
The TopRow London team
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