What Squads and Racing Activities Does Shoreham Rowing Club Offer?

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Shoreham Rowing Club offers a Learn to Row squad for complete beginners and competitive squads that race through the season, with a published race calendar and results across all squads. The club describes itself as welcoming both beginners and experienced rowers for training, racing and community rowing on the River Adur. The one squad named explicitly on the site is Learn to Row; other crews are referred to collectively as "all squads" in the results section, so check the club's squad pages for the current list before you commit.

Squads at a Glance

Squad Who it suits What the club says
Learn to Row Complete beginners Introduces the basics on land and water: technique, terminology, safety and teamwork. No experience needed, "just enthusiasm and a willingness to give it a go."
Racing squads (referred to as "all squads") Experienced rowers and graduates of Learn to Row Race results are published across all squads; the site does not name each crew individually.

The site's "Our Squads" section is the place to confirm which squads are currently recruiting, since the available information names only Learn to Row.

Racing Through the Season

The club runs a race calendar and a results page:

  • Upcoming races — a calendar of where the club will be competing that season, for both rowers and shore-side supporters.
  • Results — updated race results across all squads, so you can follow how crews are performing over the season.

Both pages are linked from the homepage. If you are deciding whether the club's competitive level suits you, the results page is the quickest way to judge the standard and frequency of racing before you enquire.

Training, Racing and Community Rowing

The club frames itself around three things: training, racing and community rowing. Its location on the edge of Kingston Beach, a short walk from Shoreham-by-Sea town centre, supports both coastal and river rowing — which is why the site describes the spot as "perfect for both coastal and river rowing in West Sussex."

How to Take the Next Step

  1. Read the "Row for us" page, which covers how to get started whether you are experienced or brand new.
  2. If you are a beginner, ask about the Learn to Row squad — it is the stated entry point and requires no prior experience.
  3. Check the upcoming races calendar to see the season's commitments and decide whether racing or recreational rowing fits your goals.
  4. Visit in person if you want to see the club before joining: Shoreham Rowing Club, Kingston Beach, Brighton Road, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, BN43 6RN. The site notes it is a short walk from the town centre and right on the water, and suggests a taster session as a way to visit.

Fees, membership terms and session times are not stated in the available information, so confirm those directly with the club rather than assuming.