Discover the joy of rowing, build confidence, improve fitness, and connect with other women in a welcoming and supportive environment.

Our 8-week Learn to Row programme is designed for women of all abilities — whether you are completely new to rowing or looking to try something different. Sessions are delivered by qualified coaches and combine indoor technique training with outdoor rowing on the river.

Programme Information

📍 Location: Embankment, Bedford (Exact location to be confirmed)

📅 Start Date: Wednesday 10th June 2026/ Sunday 14th June 2026

🗓️ End Date: Wednesday 29th July 2026/ Sunday 2nd August 2026

⏱️ Session Duration: 90 minutes Approx

💷 Programme Cost: £96 total
(£12 per session • 8-week programme)

Payment for the full programme is required upfront to secure your place.

What’s Included

• Qualified rowing coach

• Boat access

• Equipment provided

• Indoor rowing machine training

• Outdoor rowing sessions

• British Rowing fee included

Session Schedule

10:00am – 10:30am
Indoor rowing machines & technique work

10:30am – 11:30am
Outdoor rowing session

What to Wear

Please wear comfortable gym clothing suitable for movement.
T-shirts and straight-leg trousers are welcome.

Facilities & Support

• Female changing facilities

• Female toilets

• Female coach leading sessions

  The format of sessions and time on the water vary between the boat types, there will be options to go in 8 person boats, 4 person boats and boats alone (starting with floats). The bigger boats will have participants all rowing together, building up to a loop of 4km by the end of the course.

  Participants do need to be able to swim a minimum of 50m, the river is mostly very shallow and you’re never far from the bank.