All Memberships are monthly and subject to a Joining fee of £50.
There is an initial commitment to 12 months and thereafter with 1 months notice to resign.
Junior Members receive 50% Discount on Joining & Membership fees
Expires 30/06/2027
New member rate, renewal Free
Membership requires approval
Founded in 1874, the LRC has provided members with the facilities for recreational use of the River Ouse since Victorian times.
We are a small boating club with members who sail, motor, canoe or row on the river - or out to sea! As a member owned and run Club members are expected to help occasionally with tasks around the Club.
The LRC is located next to the River Ouse at the south eastern end of the town.
Lewes Rowing Club, South Street, Lewes, East Sussex BN7 2BS
National grid reference: TQ 42307 10042
Latitude and longitude: 50°52′20.52″N 000°01′16.16″E ( Google Maps / OpenStreetMap )
Marina Blender-Stapf from Lewes' twin town Waldshut-Tiengen rowed with LRC members in summer 2025. Marina is a member of Wassersportverein Waldshut, the town's water sports club. She is pictured centre with WvW committee members after exchanging pennants with LRC. The German club, which rows on the Rhine, has issued a standing invitation for LRC rowers to visit them.
There are 4 memberships to choose from depending on how you wish to use the Club and the River.
The Lead Boat Owner and Canoe/Kayak/Paddle Board Owner receives one dry berth or storage rack place with their membership. Berthing requirements for more than one craft will depend upon availability, require approval and be subject to a seperate annual charge. Details can be obtained from the Membership Secretary (See link below). Joint Owners other than the Lead Owner and the Owners Crew should choose the Membership for Crew and Joint Owners.
Membership for those without a Boat/Canoe at the Club is for those who do not own a boat but wish to go rowing in a club boat and for those who wish to keep their boat at home and launch it from the Club each time they want to use it.
Junior Members (Aged 16 to 25) receive a 50% discount on all Club memberships.
Apply for membership by using the Join us/Renew button on this page and completing the online application form. Once your membership application is approved, you will be asked to pay a joining fee of £50 (Juniors £25)and to set up a monthly Direct Debit payment, which will be handled by GoCardless.
Existing members, please keep your membership details up to date. You log in with your email address to do this and to access essential members-only practical club information.
If you have any queries please email the Membership Secretary membership@lewesrowingclub.co.uk or for payment queries the Treasurer treasurer@lewesrowingclub.co.uk
