Learn to Row or Cox

Adult Learn to Row Course

The course costs £130 and you have a minimum of 3 x 1.5 hr sessions run by an experienced coach in groups of 2 so you'll get the most out of every session. Between sessions you can attend coached sessions on the rowing machines with our friendly progression squad and find out more about what it's like to be a member.

The rowing sessions occur according to your schedule and run throughout the year.

After this you will be able to join our Progression Squad. 

Everyone is welcome at Nines, regardless of age or ability. 

To get started just fill out this form.

Any questions then please email learn@cambridge99.org

Adult Sculling Course

We run sculling courses throughout the year. This can start you on your rowing journey or improve your skills. These are run by top professional coaches using excellent equipment. For more information please get in touch.

Junior Learn to Row Course

Our Junior Squad runs a Learn to Row course each year during the summer holidays, aimed at beginners. 

We also run mixed ability rowing courses during selected half terms, which are suitable for beginners and improvers.

To join our Junior Squad, all rowers must have experience of sculling which can be acquired at any of our courses. The half-term rowing courses are particularly useful for those who only have sweep rowing experience and would like to gain experience of sculling and to join our Junior Squad.

The dates of the 2025 courses are:

We will also run taster sessions for those interested in joining our Junior learn to row courses on the following dates in 2025 - attendance at the taster sessions is simply to help you decide if you would like to commit to the full course:

For more information including how to enrol please email us.

Learn to Cox

Coxing is a multi-faceted and incredibly rewarding part of rowing, with opportunities to develop communication, management and coaching skills, as well as the many social benefits of the rowing club. The club runs a learn to cox programme from Spring to Autumn each year. To find out more, please get in touch with our Cox Captain.