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 two categories for adults looking to become members of Barn Elms:
Club
Recreational
Club membership costs £15 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 £32 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.
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. Please select the ‘+’ symbol below for more information on each.
**January 2026 beginner course special offer**
We are offering book one place, get another half price on all weekday beginner courses starting in January. Follow the link below to book with a friend and save!
Coached Adult Sculling Programmes
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Our Beginner courses are for those with no, or very little experience of rowing. If you are a confident sweep rower looking to learn to scull, we would recommend either a private lesson or joining an improvers course.
Learn to Row courses run year-round and consist of a 90 minute session each week for 6/7 weeks
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Our improvers courses are 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 an improvers course if you are a competent sweep rower looking to learn to scull.
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These sessions are suitable for anyone with prior sculling experience. Sessions can be booked individually, and run at the following times:
Monday: 09:30-11:00
Tuesday: 09:30-11:00
Wednesday 7:00-8:30
Wednesday: 09:30-11:00
Wednesday 19:00-20:30 (Running April-September)
Thursday: 10:30-12:00
Friday: 7:15-8:15, 10:30-12:00
Sunday: 12:30-14:00
Please note, our weekday mid morning sessions do not run during the school holidays (Half Term, Easter, and Summer).
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
How to book
Beginner & Improver courses
Beginner and Improver 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 £60/hour
Up to 3 rowers £75/hour
Up to 4 rowers £90/hour
For larger group please contact us for a quote.
Please contact the office for availability and bookings.