Learn to Row is where rowing starts at Red Shed, for adults and youth alike. Programs are run by accredited Red Shed coaches on the calm water of Lake Burley Griffin. No experience needed: we take you from your very first stroke to rowing confidently in a crew. If you like the full picture before you book, start with our Learn to Row guide.
Adults
- For complete beginners, no experience or fitness prerequisites
- Small groups with accredited coaches
Youth
- For students in Years 7 to 12
What you’ll get
- Expert coaching, quality equipment and practical feedback every session
- The technique and confidence to keep rowing after the program
- A friendly group of fellow beginners, on the best training water in Australia
Studying? We also run a Learn to Row program specifically for university students, at a student rate, and it is open to students from any university. Look for the uni student listing in the course dates below, or email info@redshed.org.au and we will point you to the next one.
Adults: upcoming courses
Adult Learn to Row courses run year round in small groups on Lake Burley Griffin, with accredited coaches and all boats, oars and equipment provided. No experience needed. Current course dates and prices are below.
Youth: upcoming courses
Youth Learn to Row courses take secondary school students in years 7 to 12 from their first stroke to rowing confidently in a crew. Current course dates and prices are below.
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Leave your details and we will tell you when the next Learn to Row course opens.
Also check out our school holiday programs.
Want to learn more? Our Learn to Row guide covers what to wear, how sessions run, what to expect at your first session and where rowing takes you next. Questions: Email info@redshed.org.au.
Keep going after Learn to Row
Finished your program? A Red Shedder Membership* keeps you going, across the gym, the water and the recovery hub, with automatic Red Shedder benefits including complimentary Resets and member events.