Tideway Scullers School: Alec Hodges Courses

21/07/2026

Seven of our nine summer sculling courses are now full.
Your only remaining chance is AH5, in the afternoons of the week starting August 3rd, or AH10, a morning course in the week starting August 31st.
Good luck!

Book a Place How to BookWhether you’re completely new to rowing or looking to develop your sculling skills, our courses provide expert coaching on one of the most iconic stretches of water in the world. Choose a course that’s right for you, then complete the booking form below to secure your pla...

03/06/2026

We have 10 week-long single sculling courses at TSS this summer. Adults and juniors, beginners as well as experienced. On the gentlest stretch of the Tideway in Chiswick. Two are already full, so you'd better get your skates on.

16/03/2026

This year (2026) we have eleven (11!) week-long single sculling courses on the Tideway at Chiswick. The Easter course has been full for a while but there is still space on the July/August/September dates. Each has its own mix of juniors/adults, beginners/intermediates. And a great team of coaches.

“I found it really helpful going for long paddles all the way down the river and I appreciated the focus on getting technique sorted out. The racing was also really good practice for real races in the future”

02/02/2024

Easter sculling course dates announced! See comments.

23/08/2023

Mabel is either an important member of the coaching team, or an unusual river hazard. Depending on your point of view.

03/08/2023

Video analysis is an important part of our summer courses

12/07/2023

STOP PRESS all our 2023 summer courses now have waiting lists, so we've opened up a new juniors-only course, 14-18 August. And will run an extra adults-only course in the autumn. Sign up for the 14-18 August course here:

To book a place on one of our sculling courses, complete this form. Please check that you have chosen an appropriate course for your age and ability.

12/05/2023

Want to learn to scull on the Tideway this summer, when the river is quiet? We have single sculling courses for beginners and improvers, adults and juniors. Dates are:
24th to 28th July
31st July to 4th August
7th to 11th August
21st to 25th August
28th August to 1st September
For more details on each, go to

04/08/2021

STOP PRESS: We are running an extra course this summer, 23-27th August. Mornings only, adults and juniors, all abilities. Ideal preparation for the new season. Roll up, roll up! For further details see the website https://www.tidewayscullersschool.co.uk/alec-hodges-courses and email [email protected]

The week will start with a group safety briefing, followed by an introduction to your coach and allotted boat for the week. The following days will begin with a shorter briefing with your coach, and a chance for questions and an opportunity to go over any points from the previous days rowing.