Adult Rowing

Our adult rowing sessions are for anyone aged 18+ and can accommodate a range of abilities through our beginner and improvers courses, experienced group sessions and private coaching. We have a full range of boats from our stable, beginner “tubs” up to fine racing boats. We predominantly focus on sculling (two oars per rower), but can facilitate sweep rowing (one oar each). You do not need to be a club member to join our rowing courses, but we have two membership options for those wishing to join.


Adult rowing membership

We have three categories for adults looking to become members of Barn Elms.

  • Improver

  • Club

  • Recreational

Club membership costs £19 per month, gives you a discount on group and private coaching, use of the ergs and tank, and the ability to ‘sub in’ with recreational crews.

Recreational membership costs £35 per month and you will be able to take out a boat and row for as long as you like during daylight hours, along with the benefits of club membership. To join as a recreational member, you must have completed our Tideway navigation test and have been confirmed as a competent sculler by one of our coaches. Recreational members also receive a discount on any group sessions they wish to join.

Our improvers membership is ideal for anyone that has recently completed a beginners course, and those that have had some time away from the sport and are looking to get back on the water. We would also recommend joining our improvers membership if you are a competent sweep rower looking to learn to scull. Our Improvers membership costs £28.80 per week, and allows you to join onto any Improvers session free of any additional charges.

Our current session times for Improvers Rowing is below:

Tuesday AM: 07:00-08:30

Tuesday PM: 19:00-20:30

Thursday AM: 07:00-08:30

Thursday PM: 19:00-20:30

Sunday PM: 14:00-15:30

Full terms and conditions of membership can be found here.

Please speak to your coach or email us on bebh@enablelc.org for more information.


We run three levels of coached programmes, with our improvers program being a new membership option above. Please select the ‘+’ symbol below for more information on each.

Coached Adult Sculling Programmes

Access for All

Were pleased to be able to offer our adult programmes as part of the Wandsworth council Access for All Scheme.

Click here for full discount details.

For more information on the scheme and to register for Access for All click here

Please get in touch with us at bebh@enablelc.org to join one of our programs or sessions on an Access for All ticket.

How to book

Beginner Courses

Beginner courses can be booked through the button below.

Experienced drop in Sessions

Experienced sessions can be booked as one off classes or you can buy a 6-session class pass.


Private rowing coaching

We offer private coaching for individuals and small groups, if you would like to have a session to meet your personal requirements.

Prices for private sessions are:

Up to 2 rowers £65/hour

Up to 3 rowers £78.50/hour

Up to 4 rowers £92/hour

For larger group please contact us for a quote.

Please contact the office for availability and bookings.