Rowing
Pulling oars in a sleek, narrow boat on a river, usually with a club crew.
Rowing
- To start
- Free
- Each month
- $60
- Time
- 5 hours a week
- Sessions
- 1.5 hours or more
- Where
- A specialist venue
- Who with
- With a group or team
Is it for you?
- It gets your body properly working.
- It comes with people built in.
- It has a steady rhythm you can sink into.
- It keeps you off screens.
You’ll like it if
- You want to meet people
- You want to get moving
- You want to get really good at something
Maybe not if
- You are not comfortable in deep water
- You need it to cost little each month
- You want something you can do alone
Heads upDeep waterCold and wet weather
What it feels like
RowingAverage sport & Fitness hobbyCalm
Company
Physical effort
Creative freedom
Brainwork
Hands-on
Outdoors
Quick wins
$60The only thing you pay for
FreeFree, like 24% of hobbies
$720About $3 an hour at 5 hours a week
Before you buy
Rent or borrow gear at the venue for your first few sessions, before you buy anything.
Your first session
Take a learn-to-row course at a club, starting on the rowing machine.
1.5 hours or moreA specialist venueFairly easy to start
Questions
How much does rowing cost to start?
Nothing. You can start for free, then about $60 a month once you are going.
How much time does rowing take?
About 5 hours a week to enjoy it and get better, in sessions of 1.5 hours or more.
Where do people do rowing?
At a specialist venue, mostly found in cities.
Is rowing good for beginners?
It takes a bit more setting up than most hobbies. A good first session: Take a learn-to-row course at a club, starting on the rowing machine.
Do I need other people for rowing?
Yes. It is done with a group or a team.