Rowing in Leeuwarden
2 clubs where you can start, 1 with a trial training.
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How to get started with rowing in Leeuwarden
You learn to row at a rowing club. You start in a stable boat with an instructor and later row in a crew.
- Take an introductory classYou first learn the rowing stroke on a rowing machine or in an instruction boat.
- Follow a beginners' courseAfter the course you are allowed to go on the water on your own.
- Become a memberThen you row in a fixed crew or casually.
How much does rowing cost?
At a club you pay a membership fee. A few examples:
- Roeivereniging EpsilonMembership fee € 295,- per calendar year (price level 2026)
Your first time
At a first rowing class, you learn on the water or in a special instruction boat how to hold the oars and row together in rhythm. Bring tight sportswear that cannot get caught in the rails.
About rowing
You row in a boat for one to eight people, with one or two oars per rower. A cox steers the larger boats. At a rowing club you first take a class before you are allowed on the water on your own.
Frequently asked questions
- Where can you go rowing in Leeuwarden?
- There are 2 rowing clubs in the municipality of Leeuwarden, including Roeivereniging Epsilon and LRV Wetterwille.
- Which rowing clubs offer a trial training?
- Roeivereniging Epsilon offers a trial class or trial training. Ask the club how to sign up.
- How much does rowing cost in Leeuwarden?
- Roeivereniging Epsilon: Membership fee € 295,- per calendar year (price level 2026).
- Is rowing in Leeuwarden suitable for beginners?
- Ask the club about a beginners' group; not every club states the level.