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Red Shed is a Community Rowing Facility providing “Rowing for All” on Black Mountain Peninsula.

Red Shed’s mission is to enable rowing for all, promote wellness, and inspire a commitment to community. Red Shed provides accessible rowing programs for people of all ages, abilities, and socio-economic backgrounds in a bid to fulfil our ‘Rowing For All’ mission. 

The facility includes boat shed with over 60 new performance and training rowing boats, a large strength-based gym, a revitalising wellness area with a Finnish sauna, infrared sauna and dry float bed, as well as a multi-function space for additional land-based training or community and corporate events such as weddings and annual awards nights. The space caters to a variety of additional community activities with personal growth and well-being as a focus.

Red Shed is located on 45 John Cardiff Close Acton ACT 2601. As you enter Black Mountain Peninsula, John Cardiff Close will be the second right hand turn. You’ll spot the Red Shed once you turn in!

Yes! and it’s free! Please be aware the Black Mountain Peninsula has a gate at the entry to the peninsula so visitors must leave before closing times.

The facility is open from 5am til 9pm Monday to Sunday.

Office hours are 9am – 3pm Monday to Friday.

Cafe Sosta hours are 7am to 2pm Monday to Sunday.

Coaching is provided for every Red Shed program. 

Joining a Red Shed program provides tailored sessions from Learn to Row to experienced oarspersons, for both recreational and competitive participants. Programs vary in duration and number of sessions per week according to each stage of rowing – Learn to Row – Continue to Row and High Performance.

To compete in local and national regattas you need to be a member of BMRC (or another Club). The Red Shed provides development programs to support your rowing goals be they recreational, competitive or community based. 

There are many other types of programs like social rows, corporate and tourism rowing, but check out the programs page for more.

Each program is structured differently and offers a unique experience, so pricing varies accordingly.

For more pricing information, please visit the relevant program booking page.

We understand unfortunate situations may arise causing a participant to withdraw from a program. The term and conditions (T&C’s) available on our website (in the footer), outline the exact policies and procedures around cancellation and refunds for all services available at Red Shed.

Rowing, gym, wellness and community events have their own cancellation periods and refund policies, read the T&C’s for further information.

To join any of our programs, follow these steps:

Head to the Programs Page
Use the main menu to visit our Programs page and choose from Rowing, Gym, or Lifestyle to explore specific programs and classes.

Book Your Spot
Scroll to the bottom of your chosen program page and click the “Book Now” button. This will take you to our booking portal – Hello Club – where you can secure your spot in the event or class.

Keep an Eye Out for New Programs
Some programs may display a “Coming Soon” button. We’re always working on bringing exciting new opportunities to our community!
Stay up to date by following our socials or subscribing to our newsletter to be the first to know when bookings open.

Accessing Your Bookings

Once you’ve registered, your program will be visible under the Calendar or Bookings sections in Hello Club.

For any booking issues, please contact info@redshed.org.au 

Yes!

Red Shed caters to all that are looking to improve their overall wellness, be it through rowing, gym workouts, wellness services or community events.

If you have no experience in rowing, fear not! We have learn to row programs all year-round which act as the perfect stepping stone into the world of rowing. And if rowing isn’t a part of your life (just yet) then there are loads of other fun and healthy offerings at Red Shed – check out our programs page and keep up to date with upcoming community events on our homepage, Newsletter or Socials.

The key mission of the Red Shed is “Rowing for All” and whilst it supports and helps BMRC grow, it is the delivery of programs and events to a wide range of people that until now have had limited or no access to rowing that helps achieve this mission. The Red Shed program costs are customized based on each group and are designed to offer great value for money. Any surplus funds go back into the Red Shed and can offer financial support and scholarship programs. As a non-profit you can be sure that your participation in Red Shed programs is a good investment in your health and wellbeing as well as the community.

Unsure on how to start your Red Shed journey?

Chat to one of our passionate team members who will guide you through the best options that enable wellness, community, and personal growth.

Rowing Programs at Red Shed

Whether you’re brand new to rowing or looking to get back into the boat, we have a program to suit every level:

Learn to Row 1
Perfect for complete beginners who are new to the sport. This program introduces the fundamentals of rowing in a supportive, beginner-friendly environment.

Learn to Row 2
Ideal for those who have some experience—either from Learn to Row 1 or elsewhere—but aren’t yet fully confident in a boat. This program helps build on your skills and comfort on the water.

Continue to Row
Designed for individuals who have previously rowed and are comfortable in a single scull, or for those who have successfully completed Learn to Row 1 and 2. This program offers regular sessions to keep progressing your technique and fitness.

Return to Row
A great option for those who have rowed in the past (perhaps a few years ago), remember the basics, but feel a little rusty or unsure in the boat. This program offers a supportive pathway back into the sport.

Our team of experts can provide you with various program combinations whether you are kickstarting your health journey or looking to get to that next level.

Email us at info@redshed.org.au. You can also read more about all our programs and their benefits on their respective pages.

Red Shed is not a racing club.

Though we welcome all rowers to join Red Shed programs no matter what club you are from, we encourage those seeking to join a racing club to connect with Black Mountain Rowing Club (BMRC) who are nestled in at the heart of the Red Shed. At BMRC, you can compete and race while still being a member of Red Shed – similarly, for those at other racing clubs.

Whilst the capital cost of the building and the base level equipment is fully funded there is an opportunity for supporters to contribute a tax deductible donation to dedicated equipment and program funds through the Red Shed Australian Sports Foundation page.

Additionally, we are always seeking sponsorship opportunities for alike organisations to join and support the Red Shed journey and mission to provide ‘rowing for all’. For sponsorship opportunities, please email hannah@redshed.org.au to discuss how your organisation can make an impact on community.

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