Cambridge Rowing Experience: Iconic Sport

Experience the iconic sport of rowing in Cambridge! Join our half-day sessions and row in a coxed eight boat, just like the crews in the Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race. No experience required!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • City of Cambridge Rowing Club - Experience ROWING like ‘The Boys in the Boat’ in Cambridge! Same eight person boat as you see in the Cambridge vs Oxford Boat Race.
    We start the experience with an introduction at City of Cambridge Rowing club.This is followed by a half an hour session on the clubs rowing machines (ergs), working on timing and…
What's Included
  • Experience rowing with ‘Eight Boat’ used in the prestigious Cambridge-Oxford boat races
  • Train like a pro on Concept 2 Ergometers (Rowing Machines)
  • Access to exclusive club facilities
Additional Information

Whether you’re a resident or just visiting for work or pleasure, we are delighted to offer a rare and exciting opportunity for you to experience Cambridge’s most iconic sport - rowing!
This thrilling 3 hour experience will give you the most ‘Cambridge’ experience there is to offer.
We operate throughout the year, using high quality facilities and…

Location
City of Cambridge Rowing Club
Kimberley Road
The meeting point is outside the 'City of Cambridge Rowing Club' Please arrive 10 minutes before your booking time
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Nathaliebn4935ww
Dec 2, 2024
Very rewarding experience - This was an excellent experience! Omar is a great cox, he can really get a group of 8 novices to work together and give us all a rewarding rowing experience after only 3 hours. Nicely paced, always positive and informative. So nice that I signed up my teenage daughters for the week-long course, and look, The whole team is competing in the festive Xmas race! Thanks Omar for this very Cambridge experience! I would really recommend this.
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P1920jedaveg
Nov 18, 2024
Great rowing experience - What a great experience, way better than I was expecting. Thoroughly recommend this to anyone visiting Cambridge! I went on my own but would also be good for groups or couples.
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Ciaranw898
Oct 20, 2024
Amazing experience even in the pouring rain! - Omar was a great coach. Even though it rained for the majority of the session I (and I think the rest of the group) thoroughly enjoyed the experience. It was incredibly satisfying getting the boat going as a group.
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Mickss3094ch
Oct 14, 2024
Just go and row. That simple ! - Attended as part of a team building event. Omar and the team make what many people see as quite an exclusive pastime accessible and fun, even for people who have never rowed before. Omar is clearly passionate about the experience he has created and rightly so. Everything was explained clearly and time was taken to explain the basics of rowing technique and boat control prior to getting on the river. Eight person boats means it not all down to you but working together is the key to success. Would recommend you check them out if you have a group event in mind.
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Dreamer00686425639
Oct 7, 2024
Must do in Cambridge! - Perfect for a memorable birthday gift, an engaging team-building experience, or immersing yourself in the vibrant charm of Cambridge! Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or fostering team development, this opportunity promises a unique and unforgettable experience.
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Alicebugg72
Oct 6, 2024
Great introduction to rowing - Step by step training given for a fun packed session. Throughly recommended. You work together as a team and it doesn’t matter if you attend on your own. Your mind is put at complete ease as each step is taken slowly.
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N3731ecdank
Oct 4, 2024
Amazing Experience - This was an amazing experience. My daughter and I did the rowing experience and had a great time despite the fact that we are not involved in organized rowing. Omar is a great coach and did a wonderful job of getting us on the water in an 8s boat rowing on the River Cam. It was a highlight of my trip to Cambridge and the UK. I would highly recommend it.
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Coyles24
Sep 28, 2024
Fantastic Intro to Rowing - on the River Cam - A great experience! Echoing many other posts, Omar made it engaging, accessible and, most of all, enjoyable. The most amazing aspect was to have a group of strangers go from zero experience to rowing on the River Cam (alongside regular rowers) within two hours, and then giving us a lot of time in the water.
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Joewt972ml
Sep 21, 2024
Brilliant experience - The taster session was a brilliant introduction to rowing. Omar made it fun, accessible and interesting all whilst teaching us a lot within the three hours. Will definitely be back!
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Dzhulianan
Aug 28, 2024
The best rowing experience💙 - It was very interesting experience! We thought it we will have to be very strong and trained in order to do this experience. The reality was that with proper technique and team work, the rowing is very effortless and feels absolutely amazing! We got very good training before being in the river. Very knowledgable team - will definitely go again. 💙
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