About Hamble River Rowing
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Hamble River Rowing Club was started by a small group of local keen rowers, who wanted to bring together those people who already owned a number of the Bursledon gigs on the river and enable more people to join in with the already established Gig events of Hamble River Raid, the Swanwick Bursledon and Warsash Regatta and The Great River Race.
Having received a Sports England Grant in 2011, we now have five gigs of our own, plus we are able to use some of the other gigs on the river. This means we have 6 gigs available to use on a weekly basis.
The Bursledon Gig harks back to the days when every waterman, boatyard worker and fisherman on the river would row to work. The latest boats are based on a GRP version of an oyster dredging punt they are sea worthy, stable and sturdy but easily driven.
The traditional gig is 15’4” long with a beam of 5’4”. It can be rowed by 1,2,3,4, or six rowers with or without a cox. Rowing at the club is normally a 4 person and cox affair, enabling people to learn to row safely, while the cox steers the boat and has responsibility for the safety of the vessel and crew.
Have a look a this video, which shows you some of the basics of fixed seat rowing. There is some useful information here on fixed seat rowing technique.
Being a member of HRRC is great for de-stressing, keeping fit, meeting new friends, enjoying the fresh air and learning new skills. If you have any questions about the club please ask another member or ask the committee.
If you would like to find out more, please contact us by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Sunday Morning Rowing
Swanwick, Bursledon and Warsash Regatta
Hamble River Raid
Great River Race 2016
Date | Meet | Leave | Details |
Sunday 28 January | 09:45 | 10:00 | Just Row |
Sunday 28 January | 11:00 | 11:15 | Social Row |
Tuesday 30 January | 14:00 | 1415 | Afternoon Row |
Sunday 04 February | 16:00 | 1615 | Just Row |
Sunday 04 February | 16:30 | 1645 | Social Row- meet at 1630 to leave at 1645- evening row to Warsash for a drink. Buoyancy aids/lifejackets and head torches required as it will be dark when we return |
Tuesday 06 February | 18:00 | 18:15 | Evening Row |
Thursday 08 February | 10:00 | 1015 | Morning Row- good tide to head upriver to Horse and Jockey for coffee. Decide on day. |
Sunday 11 February | 09:45 | 10:00 | Just Row |
Sunday 11 February | 11:00 | 11:15 | Social Row- good tide to head up river to Horse and Jockey for coffee |
Tuesday 13 February | 14:00 | 14:15 | Afternoon Row- good tide to possibly head upriver to Horse and Jockey. Decide on the day! |
Saturday 17 February | Tudor Winter Series Race 2 of 3 | ||
Sunday 18 February | 16:00 | 16:15 | Just Row |
Sunday 18 February | 16:15 | 16:30 | Social Row- coffee at The Jolly afterwards |
Tuesday 20 February | 10:00 | 10:15 | Morning Row |
Tuesday 20 February | 18:00 | 18:15 | Evening Row |
Sunday 25 February | 08:45 | 09:00 | Just Row |
Sunday 25 February | 10:00 | 10:15 | Social Row |
Tuesday 27 February | 14:00 | 14:15 | Afternoon Row |
Tuesday 27 February 2024 | 07:00pm | AGM 1900 at GAF Centre, School Road, Bursledon, SO31 8BX |