Gold Coast Rowing Club

Wish you were here?

Can Lake Orr get any more stunning?
Those of us that have got out of bed before light this week have been rewarded with spectacular conditions. Will you be on the water for tomorrow’s Saturday Club row?

🚣 Ready to give rowing a go?

Our next 6-week Learn to Row course starts this Saturday, 18 July, at 6:30am. Only $230 for 6 sessions. Over 18's only.

📍 Sportshouse, Lake Orr
337 Christine Ave, Burleigh Waters

Whether you're looking to get fit, try something new, or meet a great group of people, this is the perfect place to start. We'd love to welcome you on the water!

Get in touch to secure your spot.

https://www.gcmrowers.org.au/learntorow

Need motivation to get out of bed while it’s still dark and freezing? 🥶

Here it is - a montage of our past week! Beautiful mornings, glassy water and the smug feeling that you’re already winning the day before most people have found their coffee. 🚣‍♀️☀️

Winter rowing -worth the early alarm!

8 Things Nobody Tells You Before You Learn to Row
Nobody warns you that you'll happily get your feet wet, start checking wind forecasts for fun, and somehow end up talking about rowing at every opportunity! Here are eight things nobody tells you before you learn to row and why they're all part of the adventure.

Our next Learn to Row 6 week course starts at 6:30am on Saturday 18 July ($230). Click through for more info.

https://www.gcmrowers.org.au/news/the-things-nobody-tells-you-before-you-learn-to-row

A big thank you to Councillor Hermann Vorster for taking the time to visit us at the Gold Coast Masters Rowers shed on Saturday and celebrate the exciting news that we have been awarded funding through the Gambling Community Benefit Fund (GCBF).

This generous grant will enable us to purchase a new women's racing double scull and a full set of racing oars, providing more opportunities for our members to train, compete and enjoy the sport of rowing.

As a community-based club operating from the beautiful Lake Orr precinct, we are passionate about helping people of all ages and abilities embrace an active and healthy lifestyle. Rowing is about much more than sport – it's about bringing people together, building friendships, supporting physical and mental wellbeing, and creating a welcoming environment where everyone can thrive.

The facilities at Sports House, Lake Orr provide an incredible opportunity for our community to connect with nature, stay active and enjoy the many benefits that rowing offers. This new boat will help us continue to grow participation and support our members for years to come.

Thank you again to Councillor Vorster and the Gambling Community Benefit Fund for investing in community sport and helping clubs like ours continue to make a positive difference on the Gold Coast.
Hermann Vorster MP

What a week on the water! 🌅

We’ve been absolutely spoiled with some stunning conditions this past week. Here are a few snaps to prove it! 📸✨

Tag a fellow rower who was out there soaking it up with you! 👇

What starts as a simple “give it a go” often becomes a lifelong passion.
For Gold Coast Master Rowers members Lea and Jolien, rowing has delivered friendship, challenge, community and countless sunrises on the water.
Following their recent Bells of Queensland award win, we spoke to the pair about their rowing journey, what motivates them to keep pushing forward, and why it’s never too late to start, or return to the sport.

https://www.gcmrowers.org.au/news/from-first-strokes-to-lifelong-passion

Saturday delivered. After a week of rain, the water was glassy and the skies cleared this morning just in time for our Saturday club row. Worth the wait.
Photography: Cassandra & Henry

❄️ WINTER ROWING IS HERE ❄️

Think winter means slowing down? Not in Queensland & Northern NSW 🚣‍♀️

From the Brisbane River Winter Racing Series through to Head of the Tweed and beyond, the winter season is packed with racing, training, and plenty of opportunities to get on the water.

It’s the perfect time to:
💪 Build fitness
🎯 Improve technique
🤝 Try new crews
🏁 Get race experience

Whether you’re a seasoned racer or just getting started, there’s a place for you on the water this winter.

👉 Read more on what’s coming this season + how to stay motivated https://www.gcmrowers.org.au/news/embracing-winter-rowing-in-queensland-northern-nsw

Embracing Winter Rowing in Queensland & Northern NSW Winter rowing in Queensland and Northern NSW is anything but quiet. With a packed calendar of racing, including the Brisbane River Winter Racing Series and key regional head races, the colder month...