Welcome to the Townsville & JCU Rowing Club

The Townsville & JCU Rowing Club (T&JCU RC) is situated on the banks of the picturesque Ross River between Gleeson’s and Aplin’s Weir; the boathouse occupies the lower ground floor of Riverside Gardens Community Centre on Riverside Boulevard, Douglas.

Rowing is conducted to cater for all levels of community participation and varying degrees of commitment amongst our members. The club Head Coach assists with the establishment of crews for junior, senior and veteran races, and the Club regularly participates in local and country premiership regattas. Coaching is coordinated by the Head Coach who oversees the development of both athletes and coaches.

The boatshed houses a range of ergometers and provides storage for the club's fleet of sculling and rowing shells, and coaching tinnies; and is also the home base for five local schools who are members of the Townsville All Schools Rowing Association (TASRA).

A high proportion of our club members are active rowers and can often be seen rowing on the scenic 5km Ross River between the Gleeson’s Weir and Aplin's Weir, most often in the early hours of the morning to beat the tropical heat of the day and late afternoon.

Regular regattas (school, club, championship) are held on the 1000m competition course. Over the years the club has produced many excellent rowers and currently includes members who have represented Queensland and Australia.

Check out the Club Activities page for more information on what Townsville & JCU Rowing Club has to offer.

The Club is governed by an elected Management Committee that meets on a monthly basis to formulate development strategies and conduct the day-to-day running of the club's affairs; Townsville & JCU Rowing Club is also an affiliated member of Rowing Queensland Incorporated.