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Capital Lakes Rowing Club - Rowing Programs

Online application for Registration and Renewal of Memberships is available at the bottom of the page.

Capital Lakes Rowing Club offers rowing at all levels—Learn-to-Row, Novice, Competitive, Social and Para-Rowing. Our Rowing Programs are designed for all ages and abilities, and training is conducted by qualified and experienced coaches.

Organised training sessions are held on most mornings:

Seniors and Masters row on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 am or 6:30 am and on weekends at 6:30 am.
Juniors row on Mondays and Wednesdays at 6:00 am and on weekends at 8:00 am.

Visitors to Canberra who want a casual row are most welcome at Capital Lakes Rowing Club. If you require further information, please contact the club at capitallakes@gmail.com.

Membership Fees - Current Rowing Season

The Capital Lakes Rowing Club's season runs from July 1 to June 30 each year. All membership fees collected support the club's ongoing rowing activities, which include coaching, boat and facility maintenance, and general costs such as insurance, fuel, and utilities like electricity and water.

Funding for acquiring capital equipment, including boats, oars, trailers, and small boats, is secured through grants, sponsorships, and fundraising efforts. Any support you can provide through donations or assisting with these funding opportunities is greatly appreciated. Your contributions directly enhance our rowing success and enjoyment.

To join or renew your membership, please complete the registration or renewal information at the bottom of this page. Alternatively, you can complete the attached registration form and send it to capitallakes@gmail.com, mail it, or drop it off at the Boathouse.

After registering, you will receive a login and password for our online Club Membership Management System, where you can manage and update your membership details. We will then send you an invoice for the membership fees.

Masters Membership

Masters are registered as social (non-competitive) members. If you wish to compete, please be aware that an additional Rowing ACT registration fee will apply, and a regatta entry or seat fee is required for each event you enter.

These additional competition fees are payable in arrears at the end of each membership year.

Masters Social Membership is $600. This membership includes CLRC membership, an Annual Rowing Camp, and an End-of-Season Presentation.

A graduate from a recently completed Master's Learn to Row Course is $230 (for the first year of rowing only).

Junior/School Membership

All junior and school members are expected to participate in ACT Regattas, be assigned to squads, and undertake training accordingly. The membership fee covers coaching, RACT registration, regatta fees, an annual rowing camp, and an End-of-Season presentation event.

Discounted family memberships are available for families with two or more rowers. Please see the information below regarding family memberships.

A graduate from a recently completed Junior Learn to Row Course is $500 (for the first year of rowing only). This membership includes CLRC membership, coaching, RACT registration, an annual rowing camp, and an End-of-Season presentation.

Standard Juniors/School Membership is $760. This membership includes CLRC membership, coaching, RACT registration, ACT regatta seat fees, an annual rowing camp, and an End-of-Season presentation. Please note that interstate regattas will incur additional seat fees.

Para-Rowing Membership

The Para-Rowing Program holds weekly sessions for its members. If you wish to row more frequently, you must arrange with the para-rowing coordinator to ensure that suitable coaching is available.

The Para-Rowing regular membership (one session per week) is $300 (single). This membership includes CLRC Membership, Coaching, and an End-of-Season Presentation.

Para-Rowing participants who choose to undertake additional rowing sessions similar to Master Members are required to pay a membership fee of $600. This fee includes CLRC Membership, coaching services, participation in an annual rowing camp, and access to the end-of-season presentation. Please note that entry fees for regattas will be charged separately.

Family Membership

At CLRC, we encourage family participation and aim to involve all family members in rowing over time. Family membership costs $975 and includes:

CLRC Membership
Membership for all family members
Annual Rowing Camp
End-of-Season Presentation

Regatta Fees

Regatta fees for members participating in ACT and interstate regattas are an additional cost. Please see the details below:

Juniors (Competitive Add-On)-$200. This fee is payable for a junior Family members and includes the RACT registration fee and all ACT regatta fees. Please note that interstate regattas will incur additional seat fees.

Masters/Family members who compete will pay the RACT registration fee, event entry, and seat fees at the end of the membership year, as is standard for Masters membership.

If you encounter any issues, please specify them in the comments section, and we will contact you before issuing the invoice.

Learn to Row

Learn to Row programs consist of 6 sessions, each lasting 2 hours. More information about these programs can be found on our About CLRC page.

For details on when the next course will begin, please email capitallakes@gmail.com

The cost for the complete 6-session course, which includes full instruction, is $270.

Casual Rowing

CLRC welcomes visitors and casual rowers to Canberra!

As a visiting rower, you can enjoy your first row for free. After that, each row costs $10, with a maximum of 10 rows allowed before you need to pay for full membership.

If you're interested in becoming a CLRC member, we offer the first three rows free of charge, giving you a chance to get to know us before committing to a membership.

Membership Durations

All memberships are based on an annual subscription, regardless of how often you row. CLRC does not offer half year memberships however if you join the club midway through the year, you will pay for the half year.