If you are interested in trying your hand at rowing, Shandon Boat Club would be delighted to introduce you to the sport.     We take in beginners at all levels and ages from 12 years of age up to the prime of life - depending only on the availability of coaches for your age group at any particular time.     The only condition is that you must be able to swim.

We offer "taster" sessions to all beginners - in effect a three week trial period consisting of 6 rowing session when you can try out the sport free of charge.    Following these 6 sessions you then may apply for membership of the club.   If your membership is accepted you will be expected to pay a membership fee depending on the time of year you are joining.  

We have very active squads of boys and girls in all age groups from 12 years to 17 years and we are currently recruiting beginners in these age groups.

We also have a number of senior men and women (including novice women) rowing in the club and we would be very interested in taking on more adult beginners.

If you are interested in trying your hand at the sport check out our Contact Us page or email  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or just come down to the club any Saturday or Sunday between 10.00am and 11.00am.

Training, under the supervision of qualified coaches,  takes place on almost every Saturday and Sunday morning of the year at our clubhouse on the Marina in Cork.