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 UTS and JB Sharp Glebe

See the gallery for brief reports and photos that have been added for JB Sharp UTS and JB Sharp Glebe. · Read more

ARC Long White Lunch 2025

The annual Long White Lunch was held at the shed on Sunday 17th August. We had a great turnout ranging from members who have joined ARC in recent times to rowers who have been at the club for “eons”. The sun was shining (for a change) and everyone enjoyed the fabulous food that was brought along. Awards were presented for: most improved novice rowers, most improved rowers, best cox, most successful competitor and the coaches’ award. See the Gallery for photos and more information. · Read more

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