Experience ROWING like 'The Boys in the Boat' in Cambridge! Experience ROWING like 'Boys in the Boat' - in Cambridge!
ID: GYG581109-986191
Category:
Country: United Kingdom
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Aimed at complete beginners. ROW in an 'eight' boat on the iconic River Cam outside all the boathouses. After a short introduction to the rowing technique, you will get to row together with 7 others.
Here's an example itinerary of a typical experience day with us;
10:00 – 10:30 = Introduction and a group erg session to learn the technique in our high spec gym
10:30 – 10:40 = Tour of boat bay and talk on the fleet
10:40 – 11:40 = Take 1x boat out (with training blades), place on the bank and apply technique (in pairs) on water
11:40 – 11:50 = Short bathroom break and then start getting people into the boats
11:50 – 12:40 = Pictures and then push off to go rowing for one hour outside the boathouses.
12:40 – 13:00 = Wash boats and put away.
There will be plenty of picture momenbts throughout the experience for you to show your very 'Cambridge' experience!
Highlights
- Row in an 'eight' boat as featured in THE BOYS IN THE BOAT
- "Imagine punting... but on steroids!"
- Row on the iconic River Cam outside the college/town boathouses
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please avoid wearing long or loose clothing. You will be on a sliding seat so any long tops that go below the waist, would need to be tucked in during your rowing experience.
Full details on our website - www.cambridgerowing.com/findus. If you are driving in, please be wary that there are limited parking bays near the club. We start promptly at 10:00 so please aim to arrive 5-10min beforehand and meet to the LEFT of the club (if facing the river) next to the ‘Meeting point’ signage. If you are planning on driving, there are paid parking bays on the side streets (free on Sundays/bank holidays) and I would suggest that you pay for 4hrs. If you come by bike, we have plenty of bike rails by the club but do please ensure that you lock your bike correctly.
INCLUDED
- Full tour of boatclub and boatbay. Learn the rowing technique in our gym on Concept2 Rowing Machines (Ergs). Lift an eight boat with 7 others and carry this out of the boatbay and onto the river. Apply the rowing technique in pairs from within the boat. Once we are satisfied that everyone has understood the technique, we grab our blades... and go rowing!
NOT INCLUDED
- t's a 3hr experience and there will be a short 5min break before getting in the boat. You can purchase water and snacks at the clubhouse but welcome to bring your own. I
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
