Welcome

The Melbourne Argonauts is Australia’s first LGBTIQ+ rowing club and one of only a handful of independent LGBTIQ+ rowing clubs in the world.

We aim to create a friendly inclusive environment for those who want to row socially or competitively. We are a club where people meet, connect and grow in a nurturing and positive environment. We value diversity, fun, openness, inclusiveness and an active lifestyle.

Upcoming events

Learn to Row - May 2021 (session 1 of 8)

15 May 2021 10:00

Albert Park Lake - 34 Lakeside Drive, Albert Park VIC 3206
Learn to Row - May 2021 (session 2 of 8)

16 May 2021 10:00

Albert Park Lake - 34 Lakeside Drive, Albert Park VIC 3206

our programs

We run two programs, Learn To Row and Return To Row, through out the year as a way to introduce you to rowing as a sport and to our club.

Learn more about our programs here.

COVID-19

Our training facility is OPEN.
We are now operating with COVIDSafe Settings in place.

Training (on & off-water) has resumed, with a COVIDSafe Plan implemented. Members must read the full details.

Our public events & programs (Learn-to-Row, Return-to-Row) are permitted to operate. Details and to register can be found here.

Sign-in via QR code is mandatory for all attendees to the club's facilities.

All members are encouraged to follow the restrictions and to download the COVIDSafe app.

Stay Safe. Stay Rowing.

VIC Gov - COVID19

our Partners & supporters

Our patron

We are honoured that our patron is The Hon Michael Kirby AC CMG, former High Court judge and well-known human rights activist, LGBTIQ advocate and continued work with HIV/AIDS and the global right to health.

To show our pride for our patron in 2018 we named the new addition to our fleet, a Hudson Eight, after him.