Oslo Roklubb Beginners Course #2

🗓 Date: Saturday, 24th May 2025
🕔 Time: 9:00-12:00
📍 Place: Oslo Roklubb, Hensengvein 9, 0287 Oslo

Welcome to the Half-Day Introduction to Rowing Course

This course is perfect for beginners or anyone looking to brush up on their rowing skills. In a few hours we give you a tour of our club, safety measures, an introduction to indoor and on water rowing technique.

We can’t wait to row with you!

Minimum Requirements:

Can swim 50-100 meters independently in ocean water.

What to Bring:

• Body-tight clothes that can keep you warm (avoid loose clothing)
• Water bottle, towel, and change of clothes
• Optional: sunscreen, cap, lunch box / matpakke

Course Schedule:

• 09:00–09:20 | Boat House Tour (20 mins)
  Learn how Oslo Roklubb is organized, where equipment is stored, and key safety routines.
• 09:20–10:00 | Ergometer (Erg) Introduction (40 mins)
  Introduction to rowing technique on land using the rowing machines. This sets the foundation for rowing on water.
• 10:00–11:30 | On-Water Rowing (1.5 hours)
  Practice rowing in different types of boats with coaching and rotation. You’ll experience both sweep rowing and, if available, sculling.
• 11:30–12:00 | Optional Sculling Practice (30 mins)
  For those who did sweep rowing and wish to try sculling. Note: limited beginner sculling boats are available.

Sign-Up & Payment:

• Sign up via Spond
• Confirm your spot by sending a payment of 100 NOK via Vipps to Oslo Roklubb (#15224). Add your name + “Intro Course 24.05” in the Vipps message.