Welcome to Southsea Rowing Club!
Southsea Rowing Club provides a healthy, fun, competitive environment for rowers of varying ages and abilities on the Portsmouth seafront. Whether you are returning to the sport after University, are an accomplished rower, or are just getting started, we have a place for you.
Founded in 1860, the Southsea Rowing Club has a long, proud tradition of offering the thrill of coastal rowing from complete novices to experienced oarsmen and women.
Strength
Confidence
Team Work
Social
Commitment
Fun
Energy
Stamina
Synergy
Strength Confidence Team Work Social Commitment Fun Energy Stamina Synergy
LOCATION UPDATE
The sea defence work has now concluded and we are pleased to announce that we have returned to our historic Club House. You can find us next to the Southsea Beach Café on Clarence Esplanade Road.
Membership
Adults: £25 monthly | Juniors (13-18yrs): £20 monthly | Uni students (away during term-time): £10 monthly | Associate member: £30 annually
Membership Includes: Regular training sessions throughout the week involving Indoor &/or On Water (weather dependent), access to training and gym facilities daily (subject to keyholder availability), Club Socials & More! See below for further details.
Learn to Row
Learning to row is easier than you think, and we’ll guide you every step of the way. You don’t need experience or fitness to start rowing — just a willingness to try. Register your interest today and get 2x Indoor Training Taster Sessions
Calling all Juniors!
You can start rowing in our Junior programme from as young as 13, and compete in races by age group. After that, you can compete in the open competitions at various levels. We welcome all ages! If you are between 13-17 years old - Register your interest today and get 2x Indoor Junior Training Taster Sessions!
Meet the Team
With a variety of different levels and experience, we are forever united as one. This is our club, our one and only club. Explore the club from the top down.
Best of Both Worlds
Because we’re situated in Portsmouth, we belong to both the Hants and Dorset Amateur Rowing Association and the Coastal Amateur Rowing Association (CARA). That means we compete in regattas as far west as Swanage and as far east as Dover, and every summer, we welcome clubs from both associations at our annual Southsea Regatta. We’re also a Community Amateur Sports Club (CASC).
Racing Season
Racing begins with head races — 5K time trials — early in the year, providing a good opportunity for crews to see how they perform against other clubs whilst continuing to train for the upcoming regatta season! From May to September, rowers compete at regattas on 2K courses. There are also opportunities to enter head races in the autumn, as well as indoor ergo competitions in the winter.
Socials
Southsea Rowing Club is a great place to meet new people. We regularly host social events, including a weekly food night, games sessions and much more. We’ve got a private bar and a building which offers fabulous views of the sea via the windows and exclusive balcony.
Membership
Adults: £25 monthly | Juniors (13-18yrs): £20 monthly | Uni students (away during term-time): £10 monthly | Associate member: £30 annually
Membership Includes: Regular training sessions throughout the week involving Indoor &/or On Water (weather dependent), access to training and gym facilities daily (subject to keyholder availability), Club Socials & More! See below for further details.
