About this club
Yarra Yarra Rowing Club is a volunteer-run community club at 2 Boathouse Drive on Melbourne's Yarra River. Founded in 1871, it welcomes beginners, returning rowers and athletes who compete at state and national level.
The club says it began to provide sporting access for working-class men. Its modern community profile reports about 200 members spanning under 18s to people over 80 and describes a membership open across age and ability.
Programs include frequent Learn to Row courses, development rowing, masters squads and youth development. Beginners start on rowing machines before moving to the Yarra and receive instruction in technique, equipment and waterway safety. Learn to Row graduates can use a four-month bridging membership before committing for a full year.
The club has a strong volunteer structure, with members coordinating squads, supporting beginner programs, maintaining the fleet and serving on the committee. It also publishes commitments to equal access, leadership and mentoring for women and girls in rowing.
At the 2025 Rowing Victoria Awards, Yarra Yarra tied for second in the Champion Club standings and won the masters premiership. The club's social calendar includes barbecues and other gatherings alongside training and racing.
Upcoming competitions hosted by Yarra Yarra Rowing Club
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