Beginner

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Required Experience
No requirements
Lesson length
1 weekly training
Course duration
8 weken
Lesson length
1 uur
Upcoming startdate

Course Agenda

Take your first step into the rowing boat and learn how to row Crew in the Toprow Beginner’s course. You’ll get acquainted with the basics of rowing under the guidance of an experienced instructor. Over the course of eight weeks, you’ll build up your technique, strength, and endurance at your own pace. You’ll have fun with exciting athletic challenges, forge a bond with your teammates, and enjoy training together on the beautiful Amstel River. After eight weeks of rowing in the beginner’s course:

  • You’ll have mastered the basic technique of rowing and be ready for the Development course.
  • You’ll have a good level of fitness.
  • Your body will have become stronger.
  • You’ll have gotten to know some fun rowers at your level.
  • You’ll have a nice tan from exercising outdoors.

And all of this without the obligations and hassle of a rowing club.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if I complete the beginner course?

You have the option to enroll in the next course: the Development Course. In the Development Course, you’ll continue to build on the foundations from the Beginner Course, but this time focusing on sweep rowing. You’ll still row with a single oar, but you’ll face more technical and physical challenges, pushing your limits.

What is a rowing course and how does it work?

Six times per year we start our rowing course. You can register individually and we’ll schedule you in a team with other participants. You can also register together. Please let us know any teammates on the registration form and we’ll make sure that you are placed together!

Do lessons proceed in bad weather?

Absolutely! Rowing is an outdoor sport and we’ll proceed in all weather, even rain and wind. If conditions are so bad that we can’t go on the water, we’ll arrange an indoor program in our rowing tank and on our rowing machines.

Should I be able to swim?

To join any rowing activity at TopRow, you’ll need to have swimming diploma A or equivalent swimming skills.

Does Toprow offer rowing courses for kids?

Yes! For children aged 10 to 14 years we have special youth rowing courses. You can read more about this under the heading ‘Courses’. During the school holidays we organize ‘Splashweeks’ – an entire week filled with games, sports and goofing around on, in and around the river.
Swimming diplomas are of course required.

What is the refund policy?

When signing up for the rowing course you agree to the Terms and Conditions. Once you are scheduled for the course there is no refund of the amount possible. The withdrawal of the course is possible up to 2 weeks before the course starts. We will charge an amount of €25,- administration fees in that case.

What time am I expected to arrive for a course?

We ask participants to be fully prepared and ready to go on the water 10 minutes prior to the start of the course. Participants should arrive, dressed in their rowing attire, and report to the main instructor 10 minutes before the lesson begins. The instructor will introduce you to the other participants in your course group.

Outfit: what type of clothing should i wear for rowing?

The best clothing for rowing is elastic, soft, and breathable, paired with a simple pair of sports shoes. Loose pants or t-shirts can get caught in the wheels under the moving rowing seats. Loose tops can snag on the oars. Generally, it’s recommended to dress as if you’re going for a run; with tight-fitting pants and a shirt/jacket.

    It’s also a good idea to bring:

  • a water bottle
  • a hat or cap (to protect against the sun or rain)
  • sunscreen