London Youth Rowing

From rowing machines in school halls to boats, kayaks and paddleboards on the water, we’ve spent the last 20 years helping young people discover what they’re capable of 🚣‍♀️

That’s why we’re excited that our CEO, Matt, will be speaking at the Youth Sport: Tackling the Participation Gap Conference later this month, sharing some of LYR’s experiences of breaking down barriers and creating opportunities for young people through sport.

Here’s to more young people finding their place in sport 💙

Looking for something different this summer?

Join us at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park for a week of rowing, kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding and plenty of fun on the water.

A great way to stay active, build confidence and make new friends this summer.

Book your place ⤵️
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lyr-summer-watersport-week-tickets-1987391626855?aff=oddtdtcreator

All this sunshine has us daydreaming about the Oarsome Challenge 2026!

Looking back on some brilliant events with Ormond Street Hospital and Charity and Artinvest Real Estate last year, where the energy was huge, the teamwork shone through, and plenty of metres were covered along the way.

Excited for the next on this summer 👀

Looking for a summer holiday activity that gets young people active, outdoors and trying something new?

Our Summer Watersport Week is packed with rowing, kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding and plenty of fun on the water at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

A brilliant chance to build confidence, meet new people and make the most of summer in London.

Book now ⬇️
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lyr-summer-watersport-week-tickets-1987391626855?aff=oddtdtcreator

What an incredible day!
We held a Life Skills workshop alongside Apax and had young people from and Arts & Media School join us.
The day was packed with on water activities, learning in the classroom and a bit of healthy competition in the gym!
Our Life Skill programme brings so much value to our young people and our partners we work with so if it sounds like something you want to get involved in, reach out!

LYR Summer Watersport Week ☀️

A week packed with rowing, kayaking, paddleboarding, canoeing and plenty of time on the water at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park 🚣‍♀️

Open to 11–15 year olds, these sessions are all about trying new activities, building confidence, making friends and having fun outdoors this summer.

📍 The Olympic Park LYR Pontoon
🗓 Monday 27th July - Friday 31st July.
🍴 Lunch included

Sign up here:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lyr-summer-watersport-week-tickets-1987391626855?aff=oddtdtcreator

Active Row Southwark is off to a brilliant start.

These photos are from when students from came down to Surrey Quays to get out on the water and get stuck into the sessions.

Our Monday afternoon Open Club is now up and running with coach Kieran leading the sessions. We already have 16 young people already signed up for next week, the momentum is building fast!

Great to see more opportunities opening up for young people to build confidence, learn new skills and feel part of a team.

Supported by and

Be Brave. Be Curious. Be Yourself. 💙

Marcus first came to rowing in Year 8 with no experience — just a willingness to give something new a go. Since then, he has grown into a dedicated athlete, a supportive teammate and a role model within Active Row Bristol.

From winning at NJIRC Virtual to helping younger students build confidence in sessions, Marcus’s journey shows the power of opportunity, resilience and belonging through sport.

Stories like this are exactly why we do what we do at LYR 🙌

https://www.londonyouthrowing.com/news-and-blog/marcus-m

Big ideas, real impact 🚣‍♂️

Our Regional Development Director Ben Cox joined Chris McManus to support the Redhill Inspiring Leaders programme — building pathways for graduates to become teacher-coaches.

From one conversation to potentially 30+ coaches supporting thousands of students… this is how the sport grows 🙌

Interested in becoming a teacher-coach? Get involved 👀