Sons of The Thames are a London based rowing club based on the Tideway. Located just upstream of Hammersmith Bridge, the club house overlooks the Championship course used for the University Boat Races and the major Head Races and regatta’s making it one of the Tideway's prime locations.
WE TRAIN AND RACE HARD, BUT HAVE A GREAT AMOUNT OF FUN OFF THE WATER TOO
Our coaching team of Henry Hogan, Harry Vardigans and Tinashe Mandimika head up the running of the Senior race squad (men and women). Setting a clear training programme across the season, the regular land based, and water sessions focus the squads on the natural peaks in the cycle of: Fours Head(s), Eights Head(s) and the club events at Henley Women’s Regatta and Henley Royal Regatta.
At Sons we recognise that rowing needs to exist alongside work and a social life, so our training is structured to enable your career and your rowing aspirations to co-exist. But we are strong believers of what you put into training; you will get out: Ergs and a weights plan are set each week, which can be completed in your own time… and we train on the water every Saturday and Sunday morning (0800-1200), and on additional midweek evenings as we prepare for the key races.
We cater for rowers with a range of experience - from those looking to move up from development squads to those with international and HRR CVs. If you have rowed previously, whether at school, university or another club, and are keen to continue improving and winning - get in touch.
Race squad subs for the 2023/24 season remain at £540pa, with an amazingly reduced rate for students and Under 23s at £270pa
Every year we run a learn to row course to get those interested in the sport, in a boat and involved in the club, giving them a taster of what rowing as part of a team, can be like.
Run by a professional coach, supported by experienced club members, the course is held over the summer. Dates have not been confirmed for 2024, but follow us on instagram for updates.
There's no need to have rowed before, but our programme is best suited to individuals who have a good level of base fitness and who have competed regular in sport before. Ideally you will be aged between 18-30 in order to benefit most from onward progression into our senior squads.
We are lucky enough to boat out of a fabulous venue called Linden House which is a fantastic location for a range of parties and events. Often favoured for weddings, it is a beautiful private location on the river front that makes for an unforgettable day.
If you would like to find out more about hiring the rooms or the entire venue, please contact them to find out their availability
