ROWING AT FALCON
Falcon welcomes everyone, from young people (minimum 11) learning to row for the first time through to experienced rowers of more advanced years (our oldest member is in their early 80’s) and we offer concessions to those on low incomes.
We have a fleet of more than 50 well cared-for boats, offering opportunities for learning, leisure, or racing, as well as indoor rowing machines for winter training and a fully-equipped gym.
Coxed and coached sessions run every weekend and in the evenings during the summer and, once competent, members are free to organize their own crews and book boats any time. See below for details.
LEARN TO ROW
We run learn to row courses throughout the summer, taking you from complete beginner to squad member. Courses include a three month club membership.
JUNIOR ROWING
The Falcon Junior Rowing Squad is made up of around fifty 11-18 year olds. We encourage athletes to compete in two events throughout the year as a minimum, and although we love to win, we understand that rowing is in addition to many other activities, including the priority of academic studies. For this reason we aim to educate athletes in the commitment rowing takes so that they can choose a level of training which works for them. Much of the fun of rowing comes from training to a good level and then competing against others, but we accommodate everyone where they are.
CLUB SESSIONS
All members are welcome to sign up for coxed and coached weekend (all year) and weekday evening (summer) sessions.
DEVELOPMENT SQUADS
Coached sessions for women and men who want to work together to develop their rowing skills.
MASTERS
Regular sessions for more experienced rowers.
INDEPENDENT ROWERS
Members organize their own sessions, usually in sculling boats from singles to quads
TOURING
Touring is great for people who are keen to row well and improve, but don’t necessarily want to take on the training and commitment that racing involves. It will also appeal if you enjoy the social side of rowing, and if you want to see more of the river. Longer outings may include picnic/pub lunch/river swim.
RACING
For those who want to be more competitive, there are informal races every Sunday morning as well as more formal races on the Isis. Individuals and crews also get together to travel to races hosted by other rowing clubs. Some of our members have been national or even Olympic champions.