Fairlop Rowing Club

Here we go!! Good luck Jeremy!

Looking forward to a great day of racing at Docklands Head!

Beautiful morning at Fairlop! We’ve been out training this morning with a Learn2row quad, an experienced fixed-seat rower trying her hand at sliding seat, and racing doubles training for Docklands Head tomorrow!

Exciting to get started on a new Learn2Row course this morning!

Meet our committee!

Membership Secretary: Gerry Green

Gerry learnt to row at Fairlop Rowing Club in January 2016. He enjoys continuing to learn and improve his rowing and says he’s never looked back (except when sat at bow…)

As Membership Secretary, Gerry organises our Learn 2 Row (L2R) courses and maintains our membership database. He looks forward to meeting you at one of our L2R courses, or as a someone returning to the sport!

And training is underway for the Fairlop squad preparing for the World Rowing Coastal champs this weekend!

Meet our committee!
Social Secretary: Aleksandra Sarzynska

Aleks learnt to row at Fairlop Rowing Club in 2020 and can often be seen at Fairlop with her beautiful dog (and unofficial club mascot) Nala. She has played a key role organising large events for the club including socials and our more adventurous rowing challenges.

As Social Secretary, Aleks co-ordinates our events calendar and organises club kit. Along with Samir, Aleks is trained to drive our power boats and so plays a key role in keeping us all safe.

Meet our committee!

Boats and Facilities Manager: Samir Patel

Samir learnt to row at Fairlop Rowing Club in 2016 and, despite capsizing in icy water during his first outing in a single, kept coming back.

As Boats and Facilities Manager, Samir is responsible for maintenance and upkeep of our boats, trailer, boathouse and grounds which includes repairs, renovations and safety checks. Along with Aleks, Samir is trained to drive our power boats and so plays a key role in keeping us all safe.

Meet our committee!

Press Officer: Margaret McGuire

Margaret learnt to row at Fairlop Rowing Club in 2020 and has loved being part of some of the club’s more adventurous rowing challenges.

As Press Officer, Margaret creates our club newsletter and, along with Hans, looks after our social media. She is also our liaison with the press.

A beautiful row around Canvey Island on Sunday for Aleks, keeping Samir and Hans company as they train for the 2023 World Rowing Coastal Championships!