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 Katie H 
 
26 June 2026
 
 
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I started the beginners course in May and really enjoyed it. Teema was our coach, and he was excellent. He took the time to single people out individually to give tailored feedback and help improve their technique, which made a big difference. I'd definitely recommend the course! :)
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Nik Rahmel 
 
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I started learning to row with TopRow in March 2023, and now I'm still in it.
I started from scratch, with no previous rowing experience, or really doing that much exercise and the course was perfectly suited. After some technical basics in the gym, we were on the water on the first day and have been every week since, whether it's 1ºC and raining or 25ºC and sweltering.

We usually have the same coach every week, though they have changed between the different courses from sweeping to sculling and the more advanced ones. They do a great job allowing us to focus on our technique, learn how to do it the right way first and not get distracted by other boat things. They are all very open to questions and flexible in what we want to focus on in a lesson, tailoring each lesson to the boat.

When I had to miss lessons, they usually found a spot for me on another day/in another boat to make up for it.

There have been 2 socials since I joined, both in the bar of the London Rowing Club which have been good to mingle, and I started to befriend my "crew" from the lessons for the occasional post-row-pint.

The coaches also mostly row in the local clubs and are knowledgeable around the local rowing scene if people want to branch out from L2R, but it also seems fine to "keep it casual" and keep rowing with TopRow.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Jin-Ah Yang (양진아) 
 
30 December 2022
 
 
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Really friendly and flexible instructors!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Rebecca Heap 
 
25 August 2019
 
 
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Brilliant place to learn to row. Well organised, great equipment and coaching. Strongly recommend.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Shelby Fields 
 
24 September 2026
 
 
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I really enjoyed my first course with TopRow. The instructors are great and the booking logistics are straight forward. I’m now a few weeks into the developers course and loving it.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Miles Taffs 
 
15 September 2026
 
 
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As always a top job with a friendly and insightful coaching crew
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Daniela Christie Haberz 
 
14 September 2026
 
 
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The only thing that did not work was the promised refund as I could not attend all classes.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Mark Kenyon 
 
14 September 2026
 
 
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Pleasant, welcoming staff and a great place to bed on the river during summer 👍👍
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Marta Carneiro 
 
14 September 2026
 
 
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I've had the most amazing experience learning and rowing with the TopRow team. I've completed the Beginners, Development, Experienced and Advanced courses and I had an amazing time! I met friends, I was coached by an amazing team that made me feel always welcomed and part of theTopRow community.  If you're looking to learn how to row in a recreational way while having fun, I'd totally recommend TopRow.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Kate Eagles 
 
30 August 2026
 
 
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Really enjoyed doing the development course here. The teachers are all lovely and want to help you improve your skills. It’s also great being able to row on The Thames.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Chris N 
 
28 June 2026
 
 
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Great instructors! Really rewarding experience. Loved the Thames, especially on a Monday evening.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Patricia Deamer 
 
23 June 2026
 
 
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Always love my TopRow sessions - an amazing sport which I started as a complete novice and they have helped me enormously. Would highly recommend.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Szasb 
 
23 June 2026
 
 
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I have just completed another advanced rowing term with TopRow. I have throughly enjoyed my previous terms with TopRow and learned something new on every session. The instructors are friendly in making one feel at ease , they are knowledgable and take time to explain the process or to answer questions related to rowing .Anyone interested in learning to row, this is the place to start… and like me carry on learning and enjoying the sessions throughout the year.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Libby Johnson 
 
5 May 2026
 
 
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Top Row courses (now on my 4th) have given me the chance to row once a week which is otherwise difficult with a rowing club. The courses have worked well from novice through development and now onto sculling. It's worth noting that if you love rowing with just 1 oar ("sweep") you cannot do that beyond the second level, so you would just have to repeat that course. There is really good emphasis on getting on the water -  ergs are a last resort, though well-coached when we had to. Coaching is by fun, but experienced, rowers who are clear, very encouraging and supportive, whatever your ability, age or fitness level. The admin has improved with the advent of the new self-serve cancelling/rebooking system, although I have not tested how a non-standard request is handled and the system's auto-messages have caused some confusion. Overall, I have rediscovered my inner boatie and am now re-hooked (and my technique better) after 40-odd years!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Ian 
 
14 March 2026
 
 
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Nice venue friendly staff.
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Google rating score: 4.7 of 5, based on 79 reviews