Q. What hours does the course run from and to?

A. we start at 9am each day so please arrive at 8.45am to allow for changing, filling of water bottles etc. We finish the afternoon session at around 4pm except on Friday where we finish at 3pm.

Q. Is the course suitable for my son/daughter?

A. If they have some experience of rowing, then yes, it is! We can cater for a wide range of abilities from 'only been rowing for 1 term at school' to 'potential national squad athlete'. Please note down your son/daughters rowing ability and experience on their application form so we can group them together with others of a similar ability and make a swift start on day one.

Q. What is the proportion of girls to boys on the courses?

A. All courses are mixed so it comes out around 50/50. Occasionally we have more of one sex due to the accommodation being segregated, but the courses are still mixed

Q. How much rowing do they do each day?

A. We row (weather permitting) two sessions each morning. Each session lasts 60 - 90 minutes, including the mid-morning break this will take up to lunch at 1pm. The afternoon session will be completed on land.

Q. What do they do in the afternoon sessions?

A. Each afternoon session will be focused on an area to help you with your rowing outside of the boat. We will therefore cover sessions in: sports nutrition; correct weight lifting technique; core stability/posture; and among others, an inspirational talk from an Olympic rowing medalist.

Q. Who will be coaching/teaching on the courses.

A. All adults on the staffing team are CRB checked. All rowing coaches are themselves very experienced in rowing, many of which teach at schools and coach rowing locally. The afternoon seminars are all taught by leaders in their own fields.

Q. What food will be served?

A. For participants attending daily we serve fresh fruit and refreshments between the morning outings and also provide a lunch time meal. For residential participants we serve breakfast, mid morning refreshments lunch and an evening meal. We can cater for all dietary requirements and allergies. Please note these down on the application form when applying to the course.

Q. Where is the accommodation?

A. The accommodation is on-site in a fully self-contained flat above the boathouse.

Q. What if I want to share a room but am coming as a residential participant on my own?

A. This is still possible but please book early as we only have a limited number of rooms available.

Q. I've booked accommodation and I have a long journey to make to get to London. Can i arrive on the Sunday night before the course starts?

A. Yes this is possible through prior arrangement arriving between 18:00-19:00 and at an additional charge of £30 per person payable on arrival. Please note, this does not include an evening meal but does include breakfast on the Monday morning.

Q. What boats will we get to row in?

A. We use all types of boats of the courses from singles to eight's and octuples. Depending on your ability the coaches will decide what you boat you go out in each session. If you want to concentrate on one discipline more than the other i.e. sculling, please note this down on the application form when applying.

Q. How can I reserve a place on a course?

A. To apply for a place on a course please send in a completed application form along with full payment either via the online payment system or by cheque. If your application is successful you will receive confirmation via the main correspondence email address you supplied on the application form. Due to the popularity of the courses we are unable to reserve places.