Rowing

Row Boat Hire

Row boat hire was introduced to Alton Water during the summer of 2010 and was an instant hit with visitors to the area.  We offer beautiful blue and white 16' rowboats either single or double oars, subject to your choice.  The boats are stable and designed for lake or estuary use.

Maximum load weight is 300kgs which equates to 4 averaged sized adults / 2 adults and 3 or 4 children dependant on size. Buoyancy aids and lifebelts are provided.  No special clothing is required, so you can just turn up and go as part of your day trip.

If members or day visitors wish bring their own rowing boats (inflatable's not permitted) for use on the water, they will be welcome providing that the craft is first inspected and approved by the centre manager and a payment in respect of our day access fee is made.

Alton Rowing Club

Alton Rowing Club was first established at the end 2012, and are expanding extremely quickly with new members joining frequently and a growing collection of boats.The Club are running free taster sessions on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays for those that would like to give it a go, and for those that wish to take their skills to the next level, we are running a series of very comprehensive courses for young people aged between 12 and 18 entitled Learn2Row, from Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, over the summer. There is an adult programme too which will run over a series of weekends.
The course structure includes the following:

• basic rowing skills
• rowing in crews
• safety - capsize drills and swimming test
• the importance of nutrition, healthy eating and sleep
• strength and conditioning, and stretching
• environment and wildlife at Alton Water
• games, fun activities and competitions
  

The only requirement is that applicants for the course are able to swim a minimum of 50metres. No prior rowing experience is necessary.
The highly comprehensive course, priced at £350 for the week for young people (which also includes 1 year membership to Alton Rowing Club and a 1 year membership to British Rowing) is fantastic value for the hours and content (it works out at just £7 per hour!), and could develop into greater sporting achievements in the future. The Olympic Legacy, for example, is a fantastic thing for young people to aspire to, with Helen Stanning and Helen Glover being notable role models from London 2012.

To enquire about availability or to book free taster sessions or Learn2Row courses, please email altonrc2012@outlook.com. You can also find us on Facebook by searching "Alton Rowing Club".