Rowing experience in Cambridge! No experience required

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Cambridge, England

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Overview

Whether you’re a resident or just visiting for work or pleasure, we are delighted to offer a rare and exciting opportunity for you to experience Cambridge’s most iconic sport - rowing!

This thrilling 3 hour experience will give you the most 'Cambridge' experience there is to offer.

We operate throughout the year, using high quality facilities and equipment. You’ll get the chance to row in a coxed eight boat, just like the crews in the world-famous Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race. Also featured in the film 'The Boys in the Boat'.

So whether you want to learn a new skill, bond with your friends or your team, or make new friends - sign up for the Cambridge Rowing Experience today!

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What's Included

  • Use of 'Eight Boat' same as the ones in the Cambridge-Oxford boat races
  • Use of Concept 2 Ergs (Rowing Machines)
  • Use of club facilities

    Meeting Location

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    Kimberley Road
    Cambridge CB4 1HJ, UK

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    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    What To Expect

    Experience ROWING like 'The Boys in the Boat' in Cambridge! Same eight person boat as you see in the Cambridge vs Oxford Boat Race.

    We start the experience with an introduction at City of Cambridge Rowing club.This is followed by a half an hour session on the clubs rowing machines (ergs), working on timing and technique. We then put the technique into practice by taking an 'eight' boat out and affixing this to the side of the river where participants are then able to perform the rowing stroke on the water.
    Once we feel confident that you are able to follow instructions carefully, we will head back to the boathouse to fetch all the remaining blades. Quick picture moment and then its straight onto the river where you get a full hour of rowing on the River Cam!

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

    Frequently Asked Questions

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    Q: Will I get seasick on Rowing experience in Cambridge! No experience required?

    A: If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy. Read more Feb 2023

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the adventure for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-318755P1

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    What's Included

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    • Use of 'Eight Boat' same as the ones in the Cambridge-Oxford boat races
    • Use of Concept 2 Ergs (Rowing Machines)
    • Use of club facilities

    Additional Info

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

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