Gold Coast Rowing Club

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...

Winter is coming! 🥶

Our Saturday Club Day hours will be changing to 6:30AM from this weekend - 16 May!

Layer up for those cold early morning starts and see you on the water around sunrise.

ALERT: Our next Learn to Row course starts at 6:30AM, Saturday 23 May.

4🥇 4🥈 3🥉 and a whole lot more behind the results.
Gold Coast Master Rowers showed up strong at the 2026 Queensland Masters Championships, with standout performances, first-time racers, and plenty of proud moments.
👉 Read the full wrap, results + special mentions - https://www.gcmrowers.org.au/news/gcmr-shines-at-queensland-masters-championships

Rowing Queensland

Discover a new way to stay active, build strength, and connect with a supportive community, no experience needed. At Gold Coast Master Rowers, it’s never too late to find your rhythm, with our Learn to Row program designed to help you get started on the water and enjoy the journey every stroke of the way.
https://www.gcmrowers.org.au/news/finding-your-rhythm-why-its-never-too-late-to-start-rowing

Finding Your Rhythm: Why It’s Never Too Late to Start Rowing Discover a new way to stay active, build strength, and connect with a supportive community, no experience needed. At Gold Coast Masters Rowers, it’s never too late to find your rhythm, with our L...

Congrats to all of our members who competed and placed in Saturday’s Brisbane @ GPS Club Regatta at Lake Wyaralong! 🎉🚣‍♂️

The Gold Coast put on a show this Easter Monday morning; glassy water, golden light, and a crew that wouldn’t have been anywhere else. This is what Masters rowing looks like.

Happy Easter from all of us at Gold Coast Master Rowers. 🚣