Founder, British Rowing Club Development Coach of the Year 2021

Rob started rowing when he was unfit, unhealthy and working in a stressful city job. Indoor rowing classes at his local gym transformed his life – he lost weight, gained strength, and loved tracking his progress on the machine. The supportive community boosted his confidence and helped him handle work stress better.

Rowing's positive impact led Rob to compete in tournaments and join a rowing club, where he learned teamwork and commitment. After just two years, his crew qualified for Henley Royal Regatta. Six years later, he continues racing with the same passion.

Wanting others to benefit from rowing as he had, Rob became a qualified Rowing Coach, British Indoor Rowing Instructor and Personal Trainer. Blade Rowers is his dream realised – making rowing accessible, fun, affordable and life-changing for anyone who wants to try it.

British Rowing Go Row Indoor Instructor 

Mark’s rowing journey started at his local gig club, on the River Colne in north Essex. Getting out and exploring the river quickly led to racing, then utilising the indoor rower as a training tool to improve fitness and competitiveness.

Seeking to improve technique and performance, Mark joined the Blade Rowers crew and quickly discovered the joys of indoor rowing.

Boosted by the increased wellbeing found through improved confidence, health and community, becoming a qualified instructor and sharing the wonderful benefits of this sport was an obvious next step.

Whether he’s in a Cornish Pilot Gig, East Coast Harker’s Yard Gig, or on an indoor machine, Mark’s goal is to embody the Blade Rowers philosophy of making rowing enjoyable and rewarding to all.

British Rowing Level 2, Personal Trainer Level 3, British Rowing Go Row Indoor Instructor