Rowing

Rowing is a great sport that delivers excellent all-round fitness – cardio, flexibility and mental health. For those interested in competition the club competes successfully in the Masters regattas (Ages 27+) and have several rowers competing well into their 70s.

As a member of the Noosa Yacht and Rowing club there comes many benefits as follows:

• Great comradery among members
• Successful commercial component to the club which helps subsidise rowing about $500 per member
• Range of club-owned boats to row from Singles to Quads. Sweep (one oar) and Scull (two oars)
• 356 days a year access to the shed 
• Ongoing subsidised world-class coaching with an Australian National and Olympian rower
• Regular off-water social event

Rowing is a team sport even if in a single scull. That means making commitments to others to turn up if arranged. Improvement and enjoyment only comes from regular time on the water. We suggest 2-3 times a week though many do more and some members only row once a week. Be prepared to continually make improvements. Coaching never stops as like all sports we all fall into bad habits. Correct technique is important to ensure no injuries and to have a positive contribution in crewed boats.

• Early starts with  Summer 5:15am and Winter a little later at 5:45
• Boats are heavy so ability to lift and help others as required to move equipment around
• Commit to turning up if in a crew boat
• Helping out be it working bees or generally other members
• Expectation to help with rowers coming behind you
• Follow the code of conduct
• Appropriate clothing (Fluro or White (No dark colours) Socks, caps sunglasses.
• Lights for winter rowing

LEARN TO ROW:

The rowing clubs’ membership has grown significantly over the last 3 years and we have about a 10% dropout rate for various reasons. The LTR program runs as demand dictates and is limited to 3 participants per course with 8 lessons over 4 weeks. We want people who have a genuine desire to get up early and on the water on a regular base and ideally attend regattas.

Cost for LTR:           $320 (Plus $16 iregistration with Rowing QLD valid for 3 months)

Membership:         On-going 12-month membership (Jan to Dec): 

Club Membership                      $620.00

Rowing QLD Registration (2025)

                       Competitive :                          $126.10

                       Non-competitive:                  $45.78

                       Learn to Row                          $16.64

Attend regattas:    Allow $500 to attend 3-4 regattas a year (covers accommodation, transport and race fees)

John Edginton (Rowing Captain)

Ph 0414 611 188

or email rowing@nyrc.com.au