Welcome to the Brisbane and GPS Rowing Club.
All current members are now able to renew their membership for 2025. Just click on the button below and start the process for another season of rowing at the B&GPS Rowing Club.
The Brisbane and GPS Rowing Club (B&GPS) has a proud tradition of rowing on the Brisbane River from 1875, and today operates programs for:
- Learn to Row. Anyone over 18, any gender or fitness level.
- Junior girls up to 19 years old.
- Masters who want to train and compete in regular regattas.
- Recreational for ocassional fun rowing.
- High Performance Squad for 20+ year old women.
New members are welcome to the club. Simply contact us via e-mail or visit the boat shed on a Saturday morning around 7.00 am.
An article that first appeared in the Australasian Sketcher on 4th September 1875. It references the official opening of the Brisbane Rowing Club on 24th July 1875.
Vision Statement:
The Club of choice, supporting members to achieve their dreams.
Our Values:
- Equitable: We play fair and respect everyone’s rights and goals, on and off the water.
- Inclusive: We are welcoming and value our relationships with each other and with everyone in our community.
- Learning: We value what rowing teaches us as individuals and about working together.
- Excellence: We are ambitious and always strive to do our best.
- Integrity: We always do the right thing, even when no one is watching.
Rowing at Brisbane and GPS Rowing club has been an exciting opportunity for myself and my family. I recommend the club to potential members seeking an enjoyable experience.
Dr. Anderson
Learn to Row:
The next course will start on Saturday 6th September 2025. The September to November courses are either compete or fully booked for this year.We do not offer LTR through the winter months.
Note: We can enrol a maximum of 10 students per month. As soon as a month is fully booked, then you will need to choose another month to do the course.
Boat Lights:
It is important that all members observe our clubs safety policy and make sure that a compliant light is placed on the bow and the stern of every club boat that rows from our shed.
River Safety Video’s:
Brisbane River Share Video from RQ and MSQ, Transdev
Click the link above to watch the video created by the associated organisations to help educate users of the Brisbane River in safely navigating and sharing the river.
GPS Rowing Club – Click for Boat Bookings:
How to Book a Club Boat
Once you have had a look at the Google Docs spreadsheet above and determined which boat you would like to book, send your request to clubcaptain@brisbanegepsrowing.com.au and the booking request will be applied to the spreadsheet. Any conflicts or other issues will be assessed at the time of booking and you will be advised if the requested boat is not available.
Port Office Tides:
Port Office Tide Delay:
Click here to get the latest tide predictions for the Brisbane Port Office from the BOM. Note that the club pontoon is about 45 to 60 minutes later than the tides for the Port Office. So, just add 45+ minutes to Port Office times to get close to the tides at the B&GPS pontoon.