Not everyone wants to compete and the simple enjoyment of rowing with others offers a relatively gentle work out in a beautiful environment. Club members can arrange their own rows with fellow members or join organised club events which run throughout most weeks of the year, weather allowing.

Looking for a more challenging work out with the aim to compete in Club regattas? We offer that too. Our training rows help improve technique and build performance with the aim of preparing crews for racing in informal and more serious competitions.

The Club has competed for many years in the World Skiffie Championships and we continue to improve our ranking. In 2022, we entered 13 crews and were ranked 16th out of 56 in the World.

Alongside the rowing, we enjoy some great social gatherings too. Some of them have a key focus including boat maintenance, wood-craft and useful skills development. With over sixty members offering a wealth of local knowledge, we also enjoy regular talks on the nature and history of this part of Northumberland. Boathouse BBQs, breakfast rows and picnics on an away trip are key features of our regular social events.