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

ARC Club Racing Day, June 2025

ARC Club Racing Day was a great opportunity for our most recent rowers to experience competition in quads and doubles, accompanied by some members of our competition squad. Racing took place off the beach at Quarantine Park to allow quick turn around of crews and boats. There were some very competitive "take no prisoners" races, followed by a morning tea with fabulous food supplied by our members. A great day was had by all despite the very cold conditions. · Read more

Novices no longer!

Congratulations to the novice quad (Bronwyn, Anne, Victoria, Melissa) who won the women's novice quad race at the Balmain Rowing Club Regatta on Sunday 2nd February. This means that they have "graduated" and can no longer row in novice events. · Read more

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