Abbotsford Rowing Club

Welcome to the website of Abbotsford Rowing Club. We are located in Hen and Chicken Bay next to the Parramatta River. Our small, friendly club has a proud history dating back to 1910. We were initially a women-only rowing club, but in recent years we have welcomed an increasing number of men. In 2018 we changed our name from Sydney Womens Rowing Club to Abbotsford Rowing Club.

We are mainly (but not exclusively) Masters Rowers (27+ years of age) but also compete in Grade regattas where there are no age limits. In addition to our competitive rowers, we have an active and enthusiastic group of non-competition rowers, enjoying a healthy outdoor sport for fun and fitness. Our recreational rowers row mainly on Sunday mornings.

Each year we run a Learn to Row program which provides expert coaching on the fundamentals of good rowing technique in a welcoming and supportive atmosphere. Our LTR program is open to participants with either a competitive or non-competitive aim. Many of our more recent members are graduates of the LTR.

Latest news

JB Sharp Drummoyne 2025

The Drummoyne JB Sharp regatta for 2025 was held on 20th July. ARC crews competed in the WI4x(2nd), WN4x(4th), WO8+(1st) and WO2x(3rd). All crews performed well. Photos and a longer report can be found in the gallery. · Read more

JB Sharp regatta - Balmain 2025

ARC was well represented for the first JB Sharp regatta of the season at Balmain, with many of our rowers getting their first experience of racing against other clubs. There were two novice quads and a novice single (Sharon Lawrie who won her division - very impressive for a first race). ARC also competed in the WO8+, WI4x and WI2x. Everyone performed well and also gained useful race experience. · Read more

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