Welcome to

Guildford Rowing Club

We are always looking for new members to join our club, whether you have rowed before or new to the sport.

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Our Vision

To create a welcoming, inclusive, supportive environment, with all members feeling represented, and to strive for excellence in training and competition.

Our Mission

Inclusivity – we can teach anyone to row from age 12; we are able to adapt our boats for a range of abilities and disabilities

To build a supportive group across age groups and squads for members to feel part of a community

Achievement – whatever form this takes for each individual or crew; timed club events to measure progress; racing at the highest level; bringing home the silverware; enjoying recreational rowing and making friends

Our Values

Excellence without pressure – crews achieve great results within a supportive environment

Transparency & Communication – publicised equitable investment criteria and decisions across squads/club

Run by Members for members – everyone has a voice within the club

Latest GRC News

Local News
Jessica Tolkien

Rowing for all at Guildford

GRC is proud to host an adaptive rowing squad that welcomes rowers of all abilities. Thesquad is made up of around 10 regular adult rowers and a thriving junior section. For over 15years, coach Ian Pigram has been at the boathouse multiple times a week with his team ofvolunteers to set up equipment and offer

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Christmas Regatta
Local News
Rachel Dalton

Bring on 2025!

Head season has so far been… red. However, here at Guildford Rowing Club we have been sending off 2024 with all the cheers! Special mention for successes at Henley Sculls, for team Johnson W.MasA-C.2x, team Hall MasG-I.2x who won their races! With Team Lion for coming 2nd in the W.MasB-D.4x and Team Hopkins for also

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Guildford Rowers at the World Masters in Brandenburg 2024
Local News
Rachel Dalton

Guildford Rowers at the World Masters in Brandenburg

9 Guildford Rowing Club members joined 3,655 rowers from 51 countries at the World Masters Regatta in Brandenburg, Germany . A full race schedule saw Guildford compete in 12 events with the best masters rowing clubs in the world. Some close races and some challenging conditions later in the regatta, and despite injuries, saw Guildford

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