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Published: Saturday, 01 April 2017 21:08

Hamble River Rowing Club was set up with the aim  to encourage and develop traditional recreational rowing on the River Hamble. The club is based at and rows from the famous Jolly Sailor pub in Bursledon, has an informal and relaxed style, where the idea is to allow all members a chance to row in a safe and enjoyable environment.  

As long as the tide is high enough, members can get afloat with minimal cost and enjoy rowing with fellow enthusiasts.

If you are interested in joining our club, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for further information and to arrange an introductory row.

Click here for August’s rowing times

Click here for September’s rowing times

For club rowing please arrive at the meet time, this allows 15 minutes before we leave. This is so we know how many boats we will be using  and to get them ready. Please help with getting the boats ready for rowing, and ask if you are not sure what to do.

Night time rows require lifejackets/buoyancy aids to be worn and a headtorch. Thank you!

Social Rows: we are out for longer and usually stop for coffee- so allow 2 to 21/2 hours for a social row.

Just Row: we are usually out for about an hour, there is no coffee stop! The two rows are usually arranged so that you can do both if you would like to.

Please keep an eye on this page, as rowing times may change.

You can use EasyTide to check the tides for the next 7 days.

 Events in 2024! There are more details,  on our events page.

Saturday 7 September Bursledon Regatta now known as Hamble Valley Regatta. There will be a Bursledon Gig Race. Details to follow.

Saturday 21 September Great River Race

Thursday 26 September and or Friday 27 September: Five Miles from Home, set strata, row 2.5 miles down the river, then row back.  It’s a time trial, where clubs from all over the UK, Europe and beyond row 5 miles on their home waters. Details to follow.

Saturday 28 September Rescheduled Cockleshell Challenge 

Saturday  28 September Possible date for Five miles from home challenge. Postponed to Spring 2025.

Saturday 5 October Row to Ashlett Creek. Will need experienced coxes to be available and will be weather dependent. 

Sunday 20 October Head of the Harbour Row. Last year from Northney  to Hayling Island Sailing Club. Approximately  5 miles. No further details yet. 

Through the summer season, there are a number of away rows to other rivers, as well as participating in the races and events organised on the Hamble river - including the Hamble River Raid and the Swanwick, Bursledon and Warsash Regatta.