Molesey has a large group of athletes who compete at an international level, as well as many who have previously competed at an international level, but still get together to row at a very high standard.  This section describes their groups.

There is a strong and talented group of senior women regularly training at MBC and competing at a high level. 

One of the many successes of the 2009 regatta season was the Lightweight Women's Four winning Gold at Nat. Champs.

The MBC women beating UL to win senior coxed 4s at Henley Womens Regatta 2007 were
Debbie Pyke, Tessa Zant, Adrian Ellison, Tracy Axten, Gina Keech

A strong contingent of veterans enjoy rowing at Molesey. In crew terms there are about four eights, a couple of fours, some pairs and of course many single scullers. These crews tend to form and stay in loose groups and carry out their own training and organisation, even to the extent of owning their own equipment.

Adult Development (Novice) Programme

The club takes on adults who have not rowed before and want to learn either competitively or recreationally.  Novices learn rowing on either side, sculling, coxing and steering and use of the ergometer.  They also learn watermanship and safety on the water and capsize drill.  Sessions start off at once a week, then increase to up to three times a week.

We usually start in groups of five or six, about three times a year.  We like to discuss with you first what you are looking for. The programme is different between winter and summer.  Numbers are limited and we operate a waiting list

We ask you to join the club as a social member (£50 for a year) to begin with and then convert to full rowing membership after a few months, if you want to carry on.  Membership costs £365 a year which includes coaching by volunteers, use of facilities and boats.

The full group includes quite experienced people as well as those starting off.  We cater for both males and females with no age limits except that you should be over 18.  You are welcome to atend social events within the group and within the Club.

Once you can row, you can change to other groups within the Club at certain times in the year and in consultation with your coach.

For more infomration, contact Ted Bates on 020 8979 7161 or 07951 638516 or preferably by e-mail to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

The Molesey Junior Programme aims to take juniors starting at age 14 and guide them through a programme which will progress each athlete to their personal best.

This section of the club is non-selective and heavily subscribed.  Those wishing to join are placed on a waiting list and added on a first-come-first-serve basis.  If you are interested in joining the MBC junior programme, please contact the This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  using this This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

For more information on current events, view the Junior Bulletins accessed from the Squad News > Juniors menu.  Parents of juniors looking for information on race events should consult the Parent Supporters section under Squad News.

You can also download relevant programme forms here.

The Parents' Supporters Association exists to offer assistance to these coaches in the organisation of activities and to help in fundraising, which is necessary for keeping the squad equipped.  If you can offer your assistance to help load boats on trailers, help out with a social event, or have any fun fundraising ideas, we'd love to hear from you.  New members are always very welcome. 

Please note that all parents of juniors are welcome in the clubhouse.  Please feel free to come upstairs and relax in the warmth of the crew room, or when weather permits - the sunshine of the balcony, while you are waiting for your children.  The only time it is not available is when it is being used for a private function or being used as extra training space.

When a junior registers into the programme, a website account is created for the junior and if the parent gives an email address, a separate website account is generated for the parent as well.  To save on paper, all communication is done via email and bulletins posted on this website.  Generic bulletins are posted in the open areas of the website.  However, bulletins and information that contains private club information requires juniors and parents to log in to the website to access.  It is the responsibility of the junior and parent to maintain their correct email address and personal information in their website account so we can contact you.  If you have a child participating in the junior programme and do not have an account already, please This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to set up an account.

All juniors must complete the MBC Junior Registration Form before being allowed to boat from Molesey Boat Club.  Each junior mus also complete a Day Event Consent Form annually before being entered into any race events.  These forms are available for download here and can be returned to the Junior Coordinator via the pigeonhole mailbox at the bottom of the stairs or posted to the club at Molesey Boat Club,Barge Walk off Graburn Way, East Molesey, Surrey KT8 9AJ

These are general bulletins that apply to the junior group. 

Each registered junior has an account on the website and will receive squad-specific group bulletins in the Members Area which is only accessible when you log in.  Juniors should log in and check their group bulletins regularly in case they have missed the automatic emails that go out when the bulletins are generated.  Juniors and parents should ensure that their email addresses are correct in their website account.