Just bring your enthusiasm.
From beach to boat, we’ll guide you every step of the way. Just turn up and get involved.
You’ll be greeted on the beach and shown how to help launch the gig — it’s a team effort.
We’ll walk through rowing technique, crew timing, and safety before you head out to sea.
Once briefed, you’ll head out for your first session. Not in the first crew? Relax and get to know everyone.
That’s a powerful flow — creating strong currents and changing water levels.
Meet Your Crew
New rowers are matched with experienced ones to keep things safe and fun. Please arrive on time so we can launch together.
How Much It Costs
Just £5 per session
Or 3 sessions for a tenner
Then, when you’re hooked:
Full membership starts at only £120 a year.
That’s less than a fancy coffee each month.
Regular Club Sessions
Wednesday evenings from 5:30pm (summer)
Saturday mornings from 9:00am (year-round)
Sunday mornings from 10:00am (winter only)
You can row just for fun, for fitness, or even try racing. Social rows to Topsham or the River Exe Café are always popular!
Why Our Members Love It
“I joined for the exercise but stayed for the crew!”
“I thought I was too old — now I’m racing in the Supervets!”
“I started as a beginner and ended up representing Devon in my first season.”
Rowing really is for everyone.
What to Wear
Dress for the weather. In summer, shorts and a t-shirt are fine. In winter, think leggings, thermal layers and gloves if you like.
Whatever the season its still Devon, so at some point it will rain. Stash a waterproof under your seat as its better to have it and not need it….
Oh, and you will get feet wet, so wear shoes that can handle it!
Ready to Give It a Go?
Whether you’re chasing fitness goals or just a great view from the water, we’d love to welcome you aboard.
Our Location
We launch our training gig, Avocet, from Shelly Beach, Exmouth — just along from the Sailing Club. There’s no clubhouse, so we meet right on the sand.
You can scroll around the map to find other locations within Exmouth that we typically might use, including:
 Shelly Beach What3Words:///drag.installs.shrugging Home base for most Intro Rows and Club sessions! You’ll launch the training boat ‘Avocet’ from the dinghy park – it’s just along from the Sailing Club. Meet here for beginner sessions and club outings using Avocet. |
 Boat Yard What3Words: ///tutorial.driver.modem Shared with the Sea Scouts This is where we keep our beautiful traditional wooden boats: Shelly Maid and Rodney Bey, plus all their kit. Meet here for training sessions using these classic vessels. |
 Belchers Slip What3Words: ///remit.loose.prouder Launch spot for Shelly Maid and Rodney Bey – but only for experienced crews. Intro Rows won’t launch here unless a cox or seasoned crew is doing it for you. |
 Pirate Cove What3Words:///robe.stun.lions Sometimes used for Intro Sessions – check the session plan or club emails first! Also a handy swap-over point for crews mid-session (though we usually do that at Shelly Beach). |
 Camperdown Car Park What3Words:///belts.examine.undivided Closest paid parking spot (street parking is tricky around here). Use the Ringo App – Location ID: 42950 |