New Crews

To ensure that one of the oldest Regattas in the country can survive, we are always on the lookout for new rowers.

The rowing training and races take place at Gravesend, on the Thames, in tidal conditions. The boats are fixed seat, four oared and coxed, fibre glass Clayton skiffs, with the sculls being 13ft spoon blades rowed singly.

Typical courses are approximately 1000m in length, racing past the promenade, incorporating a buoy turn, and returning to the starting position. Races are held for men, ladies and mixed crews and will include novice races (possibly with shorter courses) for those new to the sport.

Training takes place during the Summer season, from the beginning of April to the end of September, on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30pm. We meet at the top of New Bridge causeway (the western end of Gordon Promenade) and full training will be given to new rowers.

If you have a full crew of four/five rowers (we can teach you to cox too) that's great but if you don't, please just come along anyway. We'll introduce you to other rowers/coxes to get you started and help you to form a crew.

For further information of if you have any queries please contact us on our social media via Facebook, Instagram or call Shane on 07941560525