Masters Rowing Camps
Masters: Dorney camp, UK, 4th - 6th November, 2026
No flights, no passports, just the 2012 Olympic course. A Dorney Lake masters camp for experienced rowers.
Masters: Sabaudia camp, Italy
22nd - 26th February, 2027
Row on one of Gillian’s favourite lakes in the world, just an hour south of Rome on Italy’s beautiful coast.
Head of the Cork 2027: Pre-Race Training Camp 24th - 28th March
Coached preparation on the Head of the Cork course, with race day and the soirée all included.
Masters: Mezzola Camp, Italy
26th - 30th April, 2027
Our newest camp, with calm, sheltered water in the Italian Alps and a whole week to focus on your rowing.
Masters: Avis camp, Portugal
12th - 16th May, 2027
Two coached sessions a day on the serene waters of Avis, with plenty of technical support and video feedback.
Masters: Avis camp, Portugal
19th - 23rd May, 2027
A rowing holiday in Portugal’s Alentejo, combining focused training with beautiful meals and relaxed evenings.
Masters: Dorney camp, UK
7th - 11th July, 2027
Your Olympic moment starts here. Five days of coaching at Dorney Lake, for masters rowers.
Masters: Dorney camp, UK
14th - 18th July, 2027
Another chance to row the Olympic course. Five days of Dorney coaching for masters rowers of all abilities.
Masters: Avis camp, Portugal
15th - 19th September, 2027
Whatever your level, Avis gives you calm water, personal coaching and space to really feel your rowing improve.
Masters: Avis camp, Portugal
22nd - 26th September, 2027
Escape to Portugal for a week of structured sessions on the water and a well-earned glass of Alentejo red.
Masters: Aiguebelette camp, France, 7th - 11th, 2027
Clear Alpine water ringed by mountains. Row where Gillian raced for GB, on Aiguebelette’s lake.
Discover more
Our camps are designed to elevate your rowing technique with personalised coaching wherever your rowing level is at. You may have only just discovered the sport of rowing or you may be headed to the world masters, either way, we are here to help you in every way. Our coaching goes further than on the water, we are here to support technical input with video analysis feedback, training plan ideas and racing strategies (where requested!)
Camp Dorney, UK
Train on the 2012 Olympic rowing lake near Windsor, with world-class facilities just a short trip from London.
Camp Avis, Portugal
Calm, sheltered water in Portugal's Alentejo, with our base at the Herdade da Cortesia, a hotel designed by a rower for rowers.
Camp Sabaudia, Italy
One of Gillian's favourite rowing lakes in the world, just an hour south of Rome on Italy's beautiful coast.
Camp Aiguebelette, France
A breathtaking Alpine lake in the French Alps where Gillian raced for GB, and a former World Championship venue.
Camp Mezzola, Italy
Our newest venue, with calm water surrounded by mountains in the Italian Alps, just north of Lake Como.
Camp Information
Equipment
All equipment is provided, all that’s needed is you!
Full board
Full board accommodation, offering nutritious meals to fuel your body throughout camp.
Transfers
Transfers from the airport are arranged for all participants, ensuring a stress-free journey from arrival to departure.
Coaching
Guidance from experienced rowing coaches, whose expertise and passion for rowing will help you enjoy and progress each day.
Video analysis
The camera never lies! Each coach will support your technical improvement through video feedback. At your request, videos will be shared with you.
Workshops
Evening workshops covering relevant topics, including nutrition, recovery and race planning.
A typical day on camp
A typical day on a GL Camps masters rowing camp follows a relaxed but focused rhythm, with two coached sessions on the water, technical feedback and video analysis in between, and evenings to rest, recover and enjoy good food with fellow rowers.
07:00
Breakfast
07:45
Walk to Rowing Club
08:10
Land warm up
8:30
On the water session 1
10:15
Off the water. Walk back to hotel/option to stop in town
12:00
Lunch
Afternoon free for video review with coaches, rest and relaxation
16:30
Walk to rowing club
17:15
On the water session 2
18:45
Off the water, walk back to hotel
20:00
Dinner then free time
What to bring on camp
On the water
- Suitable rowing clothes
- Trainers or crocs you don't mind getting wet
- Cap and sunglasses
- Water bottle
- High-factor sunscreen
Off the water
- Casual clothes for the week
- Any medication, clearly labelled
- Layers for cooler evenings
- Comfortable shoes for walking
Personal kit
- Toiletries and a small first-aid kit
- Any medication, clearly labelled
- Phone and charger
- A notebook for coaching notes
Extra bits
- Passport, valid for travel
- Travel insurance documents
- EHIC/GHIC, if applicable
- Emergency contact details
- Spending money
Ready to get back on the water?
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