The Recreational / Veteran Ladies Squad boats at 08:45 each Sunday morning, and also meets Thursday evenings to boat during summer and for land training in winter.

Our experience ranges from a few months to 40 odd years and we welcome anyone with the dedication to improve and have taken on complete beginners (though doing the Learn2row or sculling course first is preferred).

We currently have 16 active rowers and an able cox, with coaching from Chris Maddox. Most weeks we take out an eight sometimes with a four or double alongside – though we find work and family commitments do affect our numbers from time to time. We aim to let everyone try all seats in the boat, including coxing, and encourage sculling too.

We’re a friendly bunch and meet away from the club for lunches 3 or 4 times a year and have our table at the Annual Dinner. We’re not a racing squad, though we did enter Remenham Head when Twickenham hosted in 2005, and there are murmurs about doing it again…

For more information, come and find us on a Sunday morning or contact Avril Vellacott or Christine Maddox via the club.