Adaptive
Adaptive rowing is about removing barriers to participation in the sport for individuals with learning, physical and sensory impairments.
The first adaptive and integrative rowing club was affiliated to the ARA in 1998 and there are now a number of clubs that offer, or are dedicated to, adaptive rowing. Advances in the equipment available for adaptive athletes and the ever-increasing number of accessible rowing venues, has meant that rowing is truly becoming a sport for all.
Great Britain's success at international level is also proving an inspiration. The GB adaptive team have been winning gold medals at World Championsips since 2004 and at the Paralympic Games in Beijing 2008 where the sport of rowing was included for the first time our single scullers, Helene Raynsford and Tom Aggar, both brought home gold medals for the team.
You can find out more about our adaptive rowing programmes by contacting the ARA's Adaptive Coach Co-ordinator www.ara-rowing.org/contact.
Paralympic Games
Rowing had it's first Paralympic Regatta in September 2008, review all the action with the ARA's Paralympic page.
Do you have what it takes?
GB Rowing have published a leaflet about rowing in the Great Britain Adaptive team.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find out the answer to your questions about adaptive rowing.