Rower and Cox Development

Useful resources for your rowing journey including technique and training advice

Looking for advice on how to develop your own rowing or coxing, or for the rowers and coxes you coach? Explore the links to content and resources created and developed by British Rowing’s world-leading team of coaches and support staff to assist you in your rowing journey.

Rower Development Guide

All about British Rowing’s interactive online tool for both coaches and rowers

Rowing Technique

Learn the most effective technique for moving your boat or indoor rowing machine's flywheel

Rowing Warm Up

It's important to warm up your muscles before any form of exercise as this reduces the risk of injury

How Much How Often

Guidance around good practice for what training is appropriate at different stages in a rower’s development

Junior Rower Development

Stay safe and have fun in rowing

Coxing

Coxes are responsible for the crew on the water, keeping a good lookout, steering the boat, issuing commands to the crew and motivating them, and more

Summer Rowing Courses and Camps 2024

A round-up of intensive rowing courses in England and elsewhere, mainly for juniors, for beginners and those who want to develop their skills

Managing a University Beginner Programme

Guidance for university clubs who have large intakes of beginners each academic year