Goring Gap Boat Club
The Goring Gap Boat Club was founded in 1991 by a small group who enjoyed messing about on the river but who realised that most people who live in Goring and Streatley did not have access to one of the most beautiful reaches of the Thames. With this aim, some craft were acquired and a base was found at Thames Bank Nursing Home in Goring - the Boat Club was born. The principal aim of the Club was, and still is, to enable local people to enjoy this beautiful stretch of the river through the use of un-powered boats. They estimate that over the years well over 1500 local people have participated in the rowing and other water borne competitions, some of whom have gone on to compete at national level. The Goring Gap Boat Club is one of the largest recreational boating clubs in the Thames valley.
Membership is open to all, from youngsters gaining their first rowing experience to veterans with a life time on the river. Beginners are assured of a warm welcome, and a relaxed and safe introduction to the sport. No previous experience is required, and they provide tuition to all their new members. The clubs’ aims are simple - “…to make it possible for members to enjoy un-powered boating….”. Over the years it’s estimated that 1500 rowers have taken to the water under the guidance of GGBC, many of them competing in the ever popular Goring and Streatley Regatta. They have a large range of boats available from single sculls to eights, the majority of their rowing being in stable fours and quad boats - ideal for getting to grips with the basics before moving on to the finer shells.
For more information, please visit http://www.goringgapbc.org.uk