Rowing experience in Cambridge! No experience required

I couldn't have asked for a better introduction to rowing. The instructor was excellent and great at breaking things down so a complete beginner could follow along and actually feel confident on the water. The people were genuinely friendly and welcoming, which made the whole experience relaxed and fun rather than intimidating. We were treated to a lovely day, with the Cam looking absolutely beautiful. Gliding along the river in those conditions was something special. If you're considering trying rowing for the first time, this is the ideal place to do it. Highly recommended .

I booked this experience for our Principal Leadership Team as a team-building exercise, and the feedback from the team was overwhelmingly positive. The experience truly exceeded their expectations. The whole afternoon was expertly planned for us. The team enjoyed lunch overlooking the Cam, a tour of the boat sheds, training, launching the boats into the water, rowing, and even a race at the end! The team had a fabulous day and thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of the experience. It was an incredible opportunity to work together, have fun, and step outside their comfort zones. Our host, Omar, was positive, warm, friendly, and enthusiastic throughout, which made the experience even more enjoyable. I would wholeheartedly recommend this amazing experience to anyone looking for a unique and memorable team-building activity.

I had a fantastic experience with Cambridge Rowing Experience. The three-hour session flew by because it was so engaging and well organised. Omar was an excellent coach and leader. Everything was explained clearly, making it easy to learn even as a beginner. We spent time on the ergs, learned how to safely handle, lift and launch a rowing boat, and gained a good understanding of rowing technique. A real highlight was getting the opportunity to row in an eight-person boat on the same day. It was great fun and gave us a real taste of rowing on the river. Overall, it was a superb experience and I would highly recommend it to anyone interested in trying rowing for the first time.

My son attended the rowing experience course for youths age 13-18 in August and thoroughly enjoyed it. They learned not only how to row in an 8-boat and compete for fun but were also taught the various ethics of rowing, maintenance for the boats and protocol in the team environment. We will be returning. Highly recommend, no previous experience is necessary.

Perfect introduction to rowing. Great set-up and Omar was a brilliant instructor.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing Rowing Experience on the River Cam! What a fantastic experience! A huge thank you to Omar and Cambridge Rowing Experience for organising such a brilliant afternoon for a group of us Cambourne dads. For most of us, rowing was something completely new, but Omar made everyone feel welcome and comfortable from the start. Everything was explained clearly and with plenty of humour, and it didn’t take long before we were out on the River Cam trying to row together — with varying degrees of success! 😂🚣‍♂️ What I particularly loved was that you really don’t need any previous rowing experience or a certain level of fitness to enjoy it. Omar creates a relaxed and encouraging atmosphere where everyone feels comfortable having a go. It was a perfect combination of learning something new, being active, spending time with friends and having plenty of laughs along the way. Experiencing Cambridge and the River Cam from a rowing boat also gives you a completely different perspective. Omar’s passion for rowing is obvious, and he genuinely wants everyone to enjoy the experience. He was patient, knowledgeable and great fun throughout. I would highly recommend Cambridge Rowing Experience to anyone looking for something different to do with a group of friends. We had a brilliant time and came away with some great memories — although I suspect a few of us will be discovering some new muscles tomorrow morning! 😂 Thanks again, Omar. The Cambourne dads will definitely remember this one! 👏🚣‍♂️

As a beginner I didn’t know what to expect but from the start Thea and Arthur made us feel very welcome. They were very thorough with the training and checks and excellent at going over instructions so we all felt very safe and confident in their hands. With eight of us in the boat it was a team effort and Thea was fabulous as the cox giving us instructions, lots of praise & teaching us new speeds and how to turn the boat around. Arthur followed us on the bike and told us from the river bank how we could get better, taking pictures and shouting words of encouragement. I thoroughly enjoyed myself and loved gliding up the River Cam. I would really recommend this three hour course to anyone wanting to experience rowing. It was very good value and the crew very competent and professional.

I cannot recommend this experience highly enough. It’s rare to find a river like the Cam and a place like Cambridge Rowing Experience where anyone have the opportunity to be safely on the river in a boat just over an hour after arriving - even with zero experience. The river is calm and shallow. This area is uniquely positioned, so do not miss this opportunity. For visiting rowers, this is also a fun way to get on the water.

The entire experience was thoughtfully designed to very approachable, not at all intimidating to someone with no familiarity with boats or rowing clubs. Omar walked us through each step, from erg machines to being on the water, with so much calm and patience, making it easy to enjoy every moment. With his guidance, rowing on the River Cam felt amazing!

It was fantastic! I highly recommend.