Our junior rowing squad encompasses all athletes under 18 years old. We incorporate those learning to row with our existing group of junior rowers as we believe this provides a much more enjoyable and better learning environment.

To join our junior squad as a beginner or and experienced rower please contact Skye at JuniorCoach@clydesdalearc.org.uk to arrange your weekend taster session.

Our Junior rowing membership fees represent the amount of coaching they receive from qualified and paid coaches. Financial assistance is available through our Captains Fund.

The Senior squads are open to those over the age of 18. It is ideal for athletes keen to commit to training several times a week and compete at races within and outside of Scotland. Prior rowing experience is not necessary!

The men and women’s senior squads regularly compete at a wide range of annual events, from local regattas to large national and international events, such as Head of the River, Women’s Head of the River, SilverSkiff (Italy), Skiff Head and Twee Head (Amsterdam), Henley Women’s Regatta, and Henley Royal Regatta. Several athletes each year trial and go on to compete for Scotland in the Home International Rowing Regatta (HIRR).

If you would like to register your interest in our Men’s or Women’s Senior squad and come down for a trial session please complete this google form and we’ll get in-touch: Clydesdale Senior Squads Enquiry Form

The senior squads have their main group erg and weights sessions in the West Boathouse. Typically land based training is allocated to the weekdays, and water based outings to the weekend. The lighter mornings and evenings during spring and summer mean that water outings are also possible before and after work.

Our senior squads are entirely supported by a volunteer coaches that organise our training program, racing and training crews, and contributes a significant wealth of expertise to our athletes. We are very grateful!

If you are interested in supporting our senior squads through providing volunteer coaching please contact our club president or club captain.

Our Masters Squad is open to anyone over the age of 27 with previous rowing experience. Anyone over the age of 27 can decide if they would like to row with the Masters, Seniors, or Social rowers. The difference between these groups largely depends on which races, or not, you wish to target.

This squad regularly competes at local regattas and the Scottish Championships, with opportunities for everyone to take part at various levels. We also target large national and international Masters events, such as World Masters Regattas, Vesta Veterans Head of the River, and Head of the Charles!

If you would like to join one of the Master’s Squads please contact our Club Captain.

Like the Senior groups the water training takes place on Saturday and Sunday mornings, with up to 2 sessions per day. The number of sessions is tailored according to individual needs and any upcoming competitions. There is also a session on Wednesday morning, and other ad-hoc training depending on individual circumstances.

We maintain this professionalism through our tea and toast sessions, which provide a social ending to our regular sessions.

The Social Squad offers a friendly and fun opportunity for club members who want to enjoy rowing on the river in a relaxed environment.

This squad is ideal for people who would like to come down and row on the water or use the land training facilities on a more advanced hoc basis.

Some members of our social rowing squad also decide to participate in races, like the recent Scottish Rowing Spring Regatta; others decide it is an enjoyable way of keeping mentally and physically well.

The Social Rowing Squad have weekend water sessions, and rowers are able to freely move been any squad should they wish to become a social rower or move from the social rowing squad into another squad.

Anyone who is interested in supporting Clydesdale ARC is welcome to be a friend! 

The overarching role of our Friends group is to widen the CARC community to encompass former rowers, family members, the local community, Glasgow Green users and anyone who might have an interest in the club. Overall, our intention is that we support the club to prosper as it meets the demands of the future.

Specifically, we can support and promote the development of CARC in positive ways through, for example, fundraising, getting involved in regattas and events, coaching, contributing to and maintaining club archives, community engagement, sustainability and our green policy, social media and our newsletter. 

Many former members and supporters are  scattered throughout the world. Some live nearby but circumstances limit their ability to row or visit the Club. The Friends initiative is about reaching out to both former members and supporters and current friends and also extending a warm welcome to new friends. It is about bringing together the past and the present. It is about friendships, connections, supporting each other and future generations of rowers on the Clyde. There is absolutely no requirement to have rowed or indeed want to row – everyone is welcome!  

The Friends survey carried out earlier this year clearly established an interest in building a Friends of CARC community. There are many Clubs who have Friends initiatives that are focussed on fund raising. However, our Friends community is keen to contribute their skills and time as well as financially supporting the club. The Friends survey explored what people wanted from a Friends group and what people were able to offer. All of the recommendations have been agreed by the Clydesdale Committee. 

We are enthusiastic about building our Friends community. If you want to join us or know more please email us at: secretary@clydesdalearc.org.uk.