About Furnivall
Furnivall is a rowing club in Hammersmith, London. We are located on the Middlesex side of the Thame tideway, a short walk away from Hammersmith Broadway tube and bus. We cater for all types of rowing from competing at national level to recreational sculling. Furnivall is a supportive and friendly club and welcomes new members of all rowing and sculling abilities, from complete beginner to senior level – and we are always looking out for Coaches and Coxswains!
To find out more, please contact us. We look forward to hearing from you!
View from clubhouse: Timelapse on the FSC balcony
Squads and coaching
Our objective is to accommodate everyone. Organized into groups of different experience, commitment and ambitions, we have:
- Men’s and women's squads
- A competitive sculling group
- A dedicated recreational sculling group
- Rowing and learn-to-scull opportunities
Competitive rowing
Our Men’s and Women's Squads compete in regattas and head races throughout the year. Both groups take part in senior and masters events and in recent years we have had success at all levels of competition and we are extremely proud that some of our National Champions and Henley winners learnt to row at Furnivall.
Club facilities
We have a wide selection of rowing and sculling boats for members to use. These include eights, coxed and coxless fours, doubles, singles and space for racking private singles. We have a free weights room and a Concept II erg room.
The Furnivall Club Room is a great place to hangout and relax. The room has a balcony (wonderful for watching The Boat Race) and overlooks the Thames. It is very spacious with a comfy sofa area, a large table handy for dinners and meetings, and plenty of floor space for the weekly pilates class.
The Club Room is also available for hire, by members and non-members, to host your parties and functions. See Venue hire for more information.
Membership
All new Members are required to complete a membership form before boating from the Club. You will have a month's trial period to decide whether Furnivall is right for you. If you choose to take up your membership, subscription payments will commence.
Management Committee
The club is run by its members for its members. The club is organised by our Management Committee; consisting of elected Club Officers and Committee Members. All elements of the club’s infrastructure are run by these volunteers. This includes the club’s finances, facilities, the purchasing of new boats and equipment, safety, social events, and the hiring of our club room.
Club history
Furnivall Sculling Club was founded in 1896 by Dr Frederick Furnivall who wanted to promote the cause of women in rowing. It was the world’s first sculling club for women. In 1901 men were admitted to full membership but until after the 2nd World War the captaincy was restricted to female members in honour of the original purpose of Dr Furnivall in founding the Club. To this day Furnivall SC has a very strong women's squad, paying tribute to the ideals of the founder.
