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Our calendar is always packed with regattas, our Learn to Row and Return to Row programs plus our social and pride events. Checkout our upcoming events and register to join in. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram (@melborneargonauts) to keep to date with what we're doing.


Upcoming events

  • Return to Row - November 2021

    • 06 Nov 2021
    • 08:15 - 10:00
    • Albert Park Lake - 34 Lakeside Drive, Albert Park VIC 3206
    • 5
    Register


    Our program runs over three sessions, it's designed as a refresher to people who have previously rowed and are interested in returning to the sport with support from our coaches, coxes and members.


    By participating in Return to Row with the Argonauts you will:

    • Be reintroduced to the mechanics of rowing
    • Refresh your technique through the four stages of the rowing stroke on an erg
    • Get back into a boat and row on Albert Park Lake, with fellow Return to Rowers and our club members
    • Be provided coaching support to comfortably and safely return to the water
    • Experience the club, its training programs and members

    Program Structure

    Developed and delivered by our coaches and coxes, with support from our experienced rowers

    • Session One - Saturday 8:15am
      • Introduction to the club, discussion with our coaches to understand your previous rowing experience and current goals 
      • Refreshing your technique on an indoor rowing machine
      • Taking a boat out on the water to row Albert Park Lake
      • Meet club members
      • Discussion with a coach about how you felt getting back into rowing and what the options are for your next two sessions in the program
    • Session Two - Various options depending on coach recommendation 
      • Social Rowing - Monday PM 6:15pm or Saturday AM 8:30am
      • Development Squad - Wednesday AM 5:40am
      • Competition Squad - Tuesday AM 5:40am or Thursday PM 6:10pm
      • Each of these sessions are a full training session with our club coaches and rowers, you'll be able to participate in one
    • Session Three - Various options depending on coach recommendation
      • Social Rowing - Monday PM 6:15pm or Saturday AM 8:30am
      • Development Squad - Wednesday AM 5:40am
      • Competition Squad - Tuesday AM 5:40am or Thursday PM 6:10pm
      • Each of these sessions are a full training session with our club coaches and rowers, you'll be able to participate in one

    After the Program

    Following your successful and enjoyable return to rowing, we hope that you will be keen to continue your development in rowing and become a member of the Argos. We have a number of membership options available and if you decide to join you’ll be included in one of our Squads to continue your rowing journey.

    Register to secure your place now, once registered you’ll be sent a confirmation with additional information about the program including what to bring and our COVIDSafe plan for operating.

    Please note, rowing is an all weather sport and the program will continue regardless of weather (unless very severe and it becomes dangerous) if we’re unable to go on-water for a session the program will transition to off-water training.

    The program can be tailored to any special requirements of the rowers, please let us know when you book or when you arrive of anything we need to know.

    If you have any questions please contact rowing@melbourneargonauts.com.au

    Show details

  • Return to Row - December 2021

    • 04 Dec 2021
    • 08:15 - 10:00
    • Albert Park Lake - 34 Lakeside Drive, Albert Park VIC 3206
    • 7
    Register


    Our program runs over three sessions, it's designed as a refresher to people who have previously rowed and are interested in returning to the sport with support from our coaches, coxes and members.


    By participating in Return to Row with the Argonauts you will:

    • Be reintroduced to the mechanics of rowing
    • Refresh your technique through the four stages of the rowing stroke on an erg
    • Get back into a boat and row on Albert Park Lake, with fellow Return to Rowers and our club members
    • Be provided coaching support to comfortably and safely return to the water
    • Experience the club, its training programs and members

    Program Structure

    Developed and delivered by our coaches and coxes, with support from our experienced rowers

    • Session One - Saturday 8:15am
      • Introduction to the club, discussion with our coaches to understand your previous rowing experience and current goals 
      • Refreshing your technique on an indoor rowing machine
      • Taking a boat out on the water to row Albert Park Lake
      • Meet club members
      • Discussion with a coach about how you felt getting back into rowing and what the options are for your next two sessions in the program
    • Session Two - Various options depending on coach recommendation 
      • Social Rowing - Monday PM 6:15pm or Saturday AM 8:30am
      • Development Squad - Wednesday AM 5:40am
      • Competition Squad - Tuesday AM 5:40am or Thursday PM 6:10pm
      • Each of these sessions are a full training session with our club coaches and rowers, you'll be able to participate in one
    • Session Three - Various options depending on coach recommendation
      • Social Rowing - Monday PM 6:15pm or Saturday AM 8:30am
      • Development Squad - Wednesday AM 5:40am
      • Competition Squad - Tuesday AM 5:40am or Thursday PM 6:10pm
      • Each of these sessions are a full training session with our club coaches and rowers, you'll be able to participate in one

    After the Program

    Following your successful and enjoyable return to rowing, we hope that you will be keen to continue your development in rowing and become a member of the Argos. We have a number of membership options available and if you decide to join you’ll be included in one of our Squads to continue your rowing journey.

    Register to secure your place now, once registered you’ll be sent a confirmation with additional information about the program including what to bring and our COVIDSafe plan for operating.

    Please note, rowing is an all weather sport and the program will continue regardless of weather (unless very severe and it becomes dangerous) if we’re unable to go on-water for a session the program will transition to off-water training.

    The program can be tailored to any special requirements of the rowers, please let us know when you book or when you arrive of anything we need to know.

    If you have any questions please contact rowing@melbourneargonauts.com.au

    Show details

  • Learn to Row - February 2022

    • 12 Feb 2022
    • 07 Mar 2022
    • 8 sessions
    • Albert Park Lake - 34 Lakeside Drive, Albert Park VIC 3206
    • 8
    Register

    Our program runs over four weeks, it's an introduction to rowing course which will give you access to 8 sessions of on-water training where you will learn: 

    • The mechanics of rowing

    • Parts of the boat and the oars

    • Positions in the boat

    • Boat handling, rigging and launching

    • Four stages of the rowing stroke (basic rowing technique)

    • Manoeuvring of the boat 

    • Basic rowing commands & terminology

    • Safety - for yourself, your crew and the equipment

    • Equipment care - cleaning, adjustments, how to avoid damage

    • How to use an indoor rowing machine

    • How to row as a crew with basic rhythm & timing

    • Stretching before & after rowing (inc. warm ups)

    • Rowing on Albert Park Lake & Marine Safety

    • The history of the Melbourne Argonauts Rowing Club

    • Swim session to confirm you can swim 50 meters (marine safety rule)

    • To have fun and enjoy the sport of rowing!

    Program Structure

    The program is developed and delivered by our coaches and coxes with support from our experienced rowers. 

    • Week One - Saturday & Sunday 10am - 2pm - First session is off-water where our coaches will teach you the basics of rowing, provide you with an overview of the rowing shell (boat), and will introduce you to the rowing stroke on an indoor rowing machine (everything listed above). The second session starts off-water with a refresher on the basics, before giving you an opportunity to hop into a boat where you get to practice your new skills, supported again by the coach and also a crew of our experienced rowers.

      Over this first weekend you’ll also meet members of the club who will support your learning and will join you for a BBQ lunch on the Sunday.

    • Week Two - Saturday 8:30am & Monday 6:15pm - Two sessions, both include an off-water refresher of the technique, a chance to ask questions and a warm up before going on-water in a boat with some experienced rowers

    • Week Three - Saturday 8:30am & Monday 6:15pm - Two sessions, the same as week two but we begin to pull your individual skills together as a crew and continue to build your confidence, ability and technique

    • Week Four - Saturday 8:30am & Monday 6:15pm - Continues to build on week three with a final on-water session. This week your swim session is held and we’ll also have an ArgoConnect to introduce to the club members and socialise and talk about your next steps now you’ll have graduated Learn to Row

    After the Program

    Following your graduation from Learn to Row, we hope that you will be keen to continue your development in rowing and become a member of the Argos. We have a number of membership options available and if you decide to join you’ll be included in our Development Squad to continue your rowing journey.

    Register to secure your place now, once registered you’ll be sent a confirmation with additional information about the program including what to bring and your participant handbook. 

    Please note, rowing is an all weather sport and the program will continue regardless of weather (unless very severe and it becomes dangerous) if we’re unable to go on-water for a session the program will transition to off-water training.

    The program can be tailored to any special requirements of the rowers, please let us know when you book, or when you arrive, of anything we need to know.

    Program participants must be aged 18 years or over.

    We aim to provide a program and pathway into rowing for everyone, if there are financial or social barriers we can help with please do reach out to discuss, we can work out something for you.

    If you have any questions please contact ltr@melbourneargonauts.com.au

    Show details

  • Learn to Row - March 2022

    • 19 Mar 2022
    • 11 Apr 2022
    • 8 sessions
    • Albert Park Lake - 34 Lakeside Drive, Albert Park VIC 3206
    • 16
    Register

    Our program runs over four weeks, it's an introduction to rowing course which will give you access to 8 sessions of on-water training where you will learn: 

    • The mechanics of rowing

    • Parts of the boat and the oars

    • Positions in the boat

    • Boat handling, rigging and launching

    • Four stages of the rowing stroke (basic rowing technique)

    • Manoeuvring of the boat 

    • Basic rowing commands & terminology

    • Safety - for yourself, your crew and the equipment

    • Equipment care - cleaning, adjustments, how to avoid damage

    • How to use an indoor rowing machine

    • How to row as a crew with basic rhythm & timing

    • Stretching before & after rowing (inc. warm ups)

    • Rowing on Albert Park Lake & Marine Safety

    • The history of the Melbourne Argonauts Rowing Club

    • Swim session to confirm you can swim 50 meters (marine safety rule)

    • To have fun and enjoy the sport of rowing!

    Program Structure

    The program is developed and delivered by our coaches and coxes with support from our experienced rowers. 

    • Week One - Saturday & Sunday 10am - 2pm - First session is off-water where our coaches will teach you the basics of rowing, provide you with an overview of the rowing shell (boat), and will introduce you to the rowing stroke on an indoor rowing machine (everything listed above). The second session starts off-water with a refresher on the basics, before giving you an opportunity to hop into a boat where you get to practice your new skills, supported again by the coach and also a crew of our experienced rowers.

      Over this first weekend you’ll also meet members of the club who will support your learning and will join you for a BBQ lunch on the Sunday.

    • Week Two - Saturday 8:30am & Monday 6:15pm - Two sessions, both include an off-water refresher of the technique, a chance to ask questions and a warm up before going on-water in a boat with some experienced rowers

    • Week Three - Saturday 8:30am & Monday 6:15pm - Two sessions, the same as week two but we begin to pull your individual skills together as a crew and continue to build your confidence, ability and technique

    • Week Four - Saturday 8:30am & Monday 6:15pm - Continues to build on week three with a final on-water session. This week your swim session is held and we’ll also have an ArgoConnect to introduce to the club members and socialise and talk about your next steps now you’ll have graduated Learn to Row

    After the Program

    Following your graduation from Learn to Row, we hope that you will be keen to continue your development in rowing and become a member of the Argos. We have a number of membership options available and if you decide to join you’ll be included in our Development Squad to continue your rowing journey.

    Register to secure your place now, once registered you’ll be sent a confirmation with additional information about the program including what to bring and your participant handbook. 

    Please note, rowing is an all weather sport and the program will continue regardless of weather (unless very severe and it becomes dangerous) if we’re unable to go on-water for a session the program will transition to off-water training.

    The program can be tailored to any special requirements of the rowers, please let us know when you book, or when you arrive, of anything we need to know.

    Program participants must be aged 18 years or over.

    We aim to provide a program and pathway into rowing for everyone, if there are financial or social barriers we can help with please do reach out to discuss, we can work out something for you.

    If you have any questions please contact ltr@melbourneargonauts.com.au

    Show details

   

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