WelcomeThe 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. |
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our programsWe 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. |
.jpg) COVID-19Our training facility is OPEN. We are operating in accordance with current COVIDSafe Settings, with our COVIDSafe Plan in operation. Training (on & off-water) is permitted. Members must read the full details. Our public events & programs (Learn-to-Row, Return-to-Row) are operating, you can register here. Stay Safe. Stay Rowing. | our Partners & supporters
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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. |
We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Custodians of the land and acknowledge and pay respect to their Elders, past and present. | Follow us on social media | Sheds & Club House: |
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