Squads

Men’s Squad

Pengwern Boat Club has two Men’s squads, Seniors and Masters and we encourage and support members to achieve the competitive level they aspire to. Both squads race at Championship level competing at national and international events, Club level competing at regional events and they row recreationally. We aim to develop our athletes in both sculling and sweep disciplines with racing in many combinations of these disciplines. The squads are supported by Coaches following a programme including water sessions and land training. We are a friendly and welcoming squad. 

Senior Men

The senior men squad rowers have a range of ages from 18 to 40 with crews of varying ability and experience.   Abilities and commitment vary in the squad with those who compete regularly at regional Heads and Regattas with many successes and others who enjoy more recreational rowing.  The squad trains regularly in a mixture of sculling and sweep oar with water sessions and land training.  

Masters Men

Anyone over the age of 27 is classed as Masters rowers however typically our Masters squad is mid 40’s and upwards into the 70’s. The squad contains a mixture of ambition with some highly competitive, training regularly and competing at both a regional and national level, aiming for events such as Masters British Championships and Henley Masters. Whilst others prefer to row at a more recreational level. We cater for all abilities and commitment. The squad trains regularly in a mixture of sculling and sweep oar with water sessions and land training.  

Women’s Squad

Pengwern Boat Club has two Women’s squads, Seniors and Masters and we encourage and support members to achieve the competitive level they aspire to. Both squads race at Championship level competing at national and international events, Club level competing at regional events and they row recreationally. We aim to develop our athletes in both sculling and sweep disciplines with racing in many combinations of these disciplines. The squads are supported by Coaches following a programme including water sessions and land training. We are a friendly and welcoming squad. 

Senior Women

The senior women’s squad rowers have a range of ages from 18 to 40 with crews of varying ability and experience. The squad combines great competitive rowing with lots of laughs. The breadth of experience in the squad ensures the opportunity to row and compete in both sculling and sweep boats at both a national and regional level with great success. The squad trains regularly in a mixture of sculling and sweep oar with water sessions and land training. 

Masters Women

Anyone over the age of 27 is classed as Masters rowers however typically our Masters squad is mid 40’s and upwards. The squad contains a mixture of ambition with some highly competitive, training regularly and competing at both a regional and national level, aiming for events such as Masters British Championships and Henley Masters. Whilst others prefer to row at a more recreational level. We cater for all abilities and commitment. The squad trains regularly in a mixture of sculling and sweep oar with water sessions and land training. 

Beginners Squad

The beginner’s squad is the progression squad for those who have completed the learn to row course and want to continue with their rowing ambition. On completing the beginner programme the rowers transition into the main Men’s and Women’s squads. It is a separate squad with a six-month controlled training programme comprising of: 

  • Rowing skills (sweep and sculling) 
  • Fitness 
  • Athleticism 
  • Knowledge and Understanding 
  • Ethos and Behaviours 

Junior Squad

Pengwern Boat Club has a thriving Junior Squad ages 13 to 18 who are an enthusiastic and friendly group. The squad trains regularly with fully supported sessions with coaching and support from parents. Training includes regular water sessions usually scheduled for after school and on a Saturday morning with land training on certain evenings. The squad competes regularly attending many regional events with success and depending on ability some compete at a national level. The squad focus on the sculling discipline in a variety of crews from singles, doubles and to quads. 

Adaptive Squad

Adaptive rowing caters for those with physical, sensory or learning impairment. It represents a rapidly growing section of the sport and one in which Great Britain enjoys success at an international level. Pengwern Boat Club is pleased to offer adaptive rowing sessions which are held on a Tuesday and Wednesday morning.  

Social Rowing

You don’t have to be in a squad to row at Pengwern, we have a very active retired and social group who prefer to row week day mornings when the river is quiet and peaceful. We also have organised club rows where members jump in a boat with those they typically don’t row with, head up river and then return for a BBQ or curry.