The Trent Rowing Club
Seniors and Masters Team
Welcome to Trent Rowing Club’s Senior Squad, where athletes discover the joy of rowing, develop lifelong skills and become part of a close-knit supportive team..
At the Trent Rowing Club you will find top class equipment, experienced and dedicated coaches, and above all a friendly and relaxed atmosphere
Join the Seniors and Masters Rowing Programme at Trent Rowing Club
At Trent Rowing Club, we welcome senior members (ages 19–26) and masters members (ages 27+), whether you're new to rowing or have prior experience. Our goal is to help you reach your full potential—both on and off the water—through expert coaching and a supportive community.
Why Choose Trent Rowing Club?
Our Facilities: Enjoy access to a comprehensive fleet of boats, rowing machines (ergos), and dedicated land training sessions designed to enhance strength, fitness, and performance.
Individual Support: We tailor our support and training to suit your abilities and personal goals.
Competitive Opportunities: We regularly compete at local and regional regattas, with ambitions to participate in national-level events.
What’s Included in the Senior / Masters On-the-Water Membership:
Full access to all club equipment for both training and competition
Participation in all senior and masters training sessions, including water outings and land-based workouts
Coaching from supportive staff
Opportunities to race at local, regional, and national regattas
Social events and team activities throughout the year
Whether you're looking for a fun, healthy new activity or aiming for the British Championships, Trent Rowing Club offers a place to grow, compete, and thrive.
Ready to row? Join us and discover where rowing can take you.
James joined Trent Rowing Club 10 years ago.
James has achieved major successes at regattas across the UK, both at club and regional levels. He now helps to coach the Senior and Masters squads and is also the Club Welfare Officer.
Our Senior & Maters Captain is Joe Brutton. If you have any questions about Senior & Masters rowing, please submit these via the ‘contact us’ form on the website.
Ready to give it a go?
We’d love to see you at the Club and help you take your first strokes. Rowing is a fantastic way to stay active, make new friends, and challenge yourself.
Drop us an email to find out more or arrange a visit—we’re looking forward to meeting you!
FAQs
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Wear comfortable, close-fitting sportswear—nothing too baggy, as it can get caught in the equipment. Trainers or running shoes are ideal for land training. For water sessions, bring layers and a waterproof top if the weather is cooler. For more information, visit the British Rowing 'What to Wear' page by clicking here. Here, you will find details on suitable rowing clothing, as well as advice on recommendations and requirements for hot weather and cold weather rowing.
https://www.britishrowing.org/knowledge/rower-development/british-rowing-technique/what-to-wear/
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Sessions typically run once or twice a week depending on the Summer or Winter training schedule.
For all athletes, though, the number of sessions depends on ability. -
Not at all. Rowing is a great way to build fitness gradually. Our Learn-to-Row programme is designed to suit all fitness levels and will help you improve over time.
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Yes, visit the British Rowing glossary for specific terms and their meaning.
https://www.britishrowing.org/knowledge/rower-development/british-rowing-technique/glossary/
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Most clubs, including ours, offer programmes for both juniors (10-18) and adults. We also have dedicated sessions for seniors (19–26) and masters (27+).
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Land sessions include rowing on machines (ergs), strength training, and technique drills. Water sessions take place in rowing boats on the river, where you’ll apply the techniques learned indoors.
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All necessary equipment is provided, including boats, oars, lifejackets (if needed), and indoor training gear like ergs and weights.
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Yes, limited parking is available on-site for members during session times.
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Yes. Our clubhouse includes limited changing facilities, toilets, and showers for members to use before and after training.
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Our mission is to drive excellence in rowing by providing a structured, inclusive, and high-performance environment for athletes of all ages. We are dedicated to developing competitive rowers, if you don’t wish to competitively compete, we can support you in finding the right club.