Glebe Rowing Club is a community club that welcomes members from all walks of life.
Situated on Blackwattle and Rozelle Bays about two kilometres from the centre of Sydney, Glebe Rowing Club has had a strong emphasis on community since it was founded in 1879.
The club caters rowers of all abilities, from beginners to former Olympians, ranging in age from teenages into their 70s. We are run by volunteers and have an emphasis on participation for all. Club members are enthusiastic participants in junior, grade, masters and championship regattas, where we often perform well
Glebe Rowing Club has a strong juniors program and takes on boys and girls from the local high schools who wouldn’t otherwise get the chance to row.
In December 2025, Glebe Rowing Club was awarded the Rowing Australia Club of the Year for our efforts in creating a thriving community-driven rowing program. “With an inclusive culture, gender balance, accessible fees, and strong athlete pathways, Glebe stands as a model of equity, sustainability, and community impact,” Rowing Australia said.
Our philosophy was best encapsulated in 1937 by then president Charlie Smith when he wrote: The idea of a club was not to win races only but at all costs to maintain the good club spirit at present prevalent.
Learn to row
Our 2024 Learn To Row programs are fully booked. We will recommence our programs in 2025, starting with a Juniors Summer Camp.
Join the club
If you have already rowed, you can have a chat with our Club Captain who will organise for you to come down to the Club, meet other members and assess your rowing ability.
Junior program
If you are under 18 and still in school you are welcome to join us for the juniors, and Summer rowing holiday program.
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