Our programme of Learn to Row courses for 2026 has been launched. The courses are aimed at beginners, and no experience of rowing is necessary. On the course qualified coaches and a team of helpers will teach you the basics of rowing, sculling, coxing and indoor rowing.
The schedule of courses for Adults and Juniors is detailed below:
2026 Adult Learn to Row Courses (for ages 16+)
Course 1 – Saturday 28th March 2026
Session Dates – 28/03, 04/04, 11/04, 18/04, 25/04, 02/05
Session Times – 12:30-14:30
Course 2 – Sunday 29th March 2026
Session Dates – 29/03, 05/04, 12/04, 19/04, 26/04, 03/05
Session Times – 12:30-14:30
Course 3 – Saturday 16th May 2026
Session Dates – 16/05 , 23/05 30/05, 06/06, 20/06, 27/06
Session Times – 12:30-14:30
Course 4 – Sunday 17th May 2026
Session Dates – 17/05, 24/05, 31/05, 07/06, 21/06, 28/06
Session Times – 12:30-14:30
Course 5 – Saturday 11th July 2026
Session Dates – 11/07, 18/07, 25/07, 01/08, 08/08, 15/08
Session Times – 12:30-14:30
Course 6 – Sunday 12th July 2026
Session Dates – 12/07, 19/07, 26/07, 02/08, 09/08, 16/08
Session Times – 12:30-14:30
Course 7 – Saturday 29th August 2026
Session Dates – 29/08, 05/09, 12/09, 19/09, 26/09, 03/10
Session Times – 12:30-14:30
Course 8 – Sunday 30th August 2026
Session Dates – 30/08, 06/09, 13/09, 20/09, 27/09, 04/10
Session Times – 12:30-14:30
2026 Junior Learn to Row Courses (for ages 11 to 15)
Want your child to try something new, active, and confidence-building this year? Our Junior Learn to Row courses for 2026 have officially launched!
Ideal for complete beginners, sessions teach the fundamentals of rowing in a fun, safe and supportive environment, while building teamwork, fitness, and water confidence.
2026 Junior Course dates:
Course 1 – Monday 23rd February 2026
Session Dates – 23/02, 24/02, 25/02, 26/02
Session Times – 10:00-12:00
Course 2 – Tuesday 6th April 2026
Session Dates – 06/04, 07/04, 08/04, 09/04
Session Times – 10:00-12:00
Course 3 – Tuesday 26th May 2026
Session Dates – 26/05, 27/05, 28/05, 29/05
Session Times – 10:00-12:00
Course 4 – Tuesday 21st July 2026
Session Dates – 21/07, 22/07, 23/07, 24/07
Session Times – 10:00-12:00
Course 5 – Monday 26th October 2026
Session Dates – 26/10, 27/10, 28/10, 29/10
Session Times – 10:00-12:00
Adult courses are £95, Junior courses are £65.
To book a place:
Email : learntorow@durham-arc.org.uk
Phone the Club: 0191 386 6431
Spaces are limited and these courses fill quickly.
To be added to a waiting list email learntorow@durham-arc.org.uk
Course information can also be found on the Thinking of Rowing page.
Come and give rowing a go!