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Boathouse, Bridge Road, Llandaff, Cardiff, Wales. Tel: 029 2056 6361l
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INTRODUCTIONThe Club
THE CLUBLlandaff Rowing Club in Cardiff resulted from the amalgamation in 1946 of the two clubs which had been located o the river Taff since 1879. It is now one of the top rowing clubs in Wales, with membership exceeding 300 and ranging in age from 12 to 74.
Llandaff members have represented their country regularly at the Home Internationals for both England and Wales, at the Commonwealth games and at the World Masters Championships. Last year saw a Llandaff coxless four in the final at Henley Royal Regatta. Llandaff has, following a substantial grant from the Sports Lottery, created a rowing facility on the banks of the Taff in Llandaff which is the envy of most clubs in the UK. The new club house and Boat sheds are located on the site of the former Taff and Cardiff Rowing clubs and were opened in 1996 by none other than Mathew Pinsent and Steven Redgrave. Llandaff Rowing Club has not made its name solely for its rowing prowess but also for the friendly and fun loving way in which the members conduct themselves when competing at other regattas. It is not surprising therefore that Llandaff's own regatta held each year in July is particularly well attended by other clubs from as far away as London , Scotland, and on occasion from Northern Ireland. Llandaff is a friendly family orientated club and has a large number of junior members. Children are the future of the rowing club and are made very welcome at any age. The stretch of the Taff that Llandaff row on is approximately 1300 metres long with two obtuse bends in its length. Each year Llandaff hold a regatta over two days with the 1000m course on the Saturday and the 500m sprint race on the Sunday. All ARA and WARA members are welcome to participate and those interested should contact the club captain at the rowing club either by phone or by post.
DIRECTIONS
From the East Follow the A48M West from the M4 into Cardiff, through the set of traffic lights and Past Tesco Extra superstore on the left. After the next of lights and under a footbridge take the slip road on the left. At the lights turn right and cross the A48 into Llandaff. Follow the road through Llandaff up the hill and down the other side until you come to a fork in the road and a small mini roundabout. Take the right fork. 50 yds on the right hand side is the entrance to Llandaff Rowing Club, which is signposted. From the West Turn off M4 motorway at Junction 32. Take the first left off Junction 32 onto Northern Avenue, Cardiff (A470).Proceed directly along Northern Avenue (A470) for approx 3 miles. Follow the bend of the road right around past the Cross Inn pub (which is situated on a traffic island!), follow the lane which takes you under the flyover and take the third exit off the roundabout heading west on the A48 towards Llandaff. Join the A48 from the slip road and past Tesco Extra superstore on the left. After the next of lights and under a footbridge take the slip road on the left. At the lights turn right and cross the A48 into Llandaff. Follow the road through Llandaff up the hill and down the other side until you come to a fork in the road and a small mini roundabout. Take the right fork. 50 yds on the right hand side is the entrance to Llandaff Rowing Club, which is signposted.
THE SPORTRowing enjoys a reputation for graceful strength and the supreme physical fitness of those who participate in the sport. its Olympic events, Henley Royal Regatta and the University Boat race are firmly embedded in our national sporting consciousness, but at the other end of the scale, it is an activity enjoyed by men and women of all ages and from all walks of life. Those who have discovered the sheer joy of the sport, at whatever age or level of competence, come together with the specific aim of rowing to the very best of their abilities. whether competitive or purely for the fun of it , Llandaff rowing club and rowing in general continues to grow in popularity.
Both water and land based training at all levels is ongoing throughout the
year. Beginners are invited to an introduction to rowing on Tuesday and
Thursday evenings at 6.30pm - 8.30pm and Sunday at 11.30am - 1pm.
A prior phone call to the Vice Captain Admin is advisable, to check on any
changes there might be regarding times and days. coaching and equipment is
free to club members at all times. (see membership classes) If however,
individuals or groups require specific training programmes coaching can be
arranged through the Vice Captain Admin.
BLADES
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Club clothing comes in a wide variety of sizes and designs
and is available from Jane Lewis the Ladies Captain who can be contacted
on rowmonster2@tesco.net or by
telephone at the club on 02920 566361. |
