What's it all about?
Most
Rowing in the UK is done in fine boats and on indoor rowing machines,
but that is not the only sort of rowing that takes place. Rowing in
and around UK, including Kent, takes place on many different forms
of boat; from traditional boats made of wood, which are raced on both
rivers and around the cost. To specifically designed sea and ocean
boats in which rowers compete around the coasts of the UK and from
continent to continent. Recreational rowing is also very popular in
Europe and is becoming more common in this country.
Rowing is a sport for all ages and whether you want to go it alone, on land or water, or as part of a team, there is an aspect of the sport that appeals to most people. As a low impact form of exercise (there is very little stress and strain on your joints) it uses more muscles than any other sport and is a proven way to improve your health and fitness.
Rowing in England is done in schools, gyms, on inland waterways and on the coast. Clubs will provide you with the equipment and the instruction you need to start and most major towns and cities support at least one rowing club that will welcome beginners and provide numerous opportunities to enjoy rowing. Rowing clubs also have a reputation for being sociable and are a great opportunity to meet new people. Most will go away to regattas at weekends, some go on training camps abroad, and all will use any event as an excuse to have a party.
Clubs are also welcoming even if you don't want to go out on the water but still want to be involved. Whether that's helping run their competitions, the website, the club itself or training sessions.
Taking part
Taking
part in Rowing can vary from joining a local club, to taking part
in a school programme or rowing on an indoor rowing machine in your
local gym.
When joining a club there are normally courses available for beginners. These will provide you with information on the club structure and an introduction on the sport with a chance to have a go.
Once involved in the sport there is the opportunity to be a recreational rower touring the UK and/or competing. Competing in rowing takes on many different forms and takes place all year round.
Get involved
Follow this link for information on local clubs
Please follow this link for information on competitions
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Structure of the sport
British Rowing is the governing body for the sport of Rowing. The association is responsible for the training and selection of individual rowers and crews representing Great Britain and for participation in and development of rowing and indoor rowing in England. British Rowing is committed to ensuring that the sport continues to thrive from the grass roots right up to winning medals at the Olympic Games.
British Rowing represents rowing's interests on the British Olympic Association (BOA), the Central Council for Physical Recreation (CCPR), UKSport, Sport England, government and non-governmental agencies and many other partner organisations.
All British Rowing affiliated clubs are located within one of the 24 geographical divisions which make up twelve British Rowing regions. Kent is divided into two regions, firstly, the South East River and secondly, the South East Coast. The South East Coast Region works closely with the Coastal Amateur Rowing Association which is the governing body for coastal rowing clubs wishing to promote or compete in the South East of England.
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