Ardingly Rowing Club (ARC) was founded in 1995, by four local rowers who saw the beauty of the reservoir and lamented the lack of rowing in the local area.
When we started we had no boats, no money and no members. From begged and borrowed equipment, the hard work and dedication of the early members, plus considerable grants, has built the club to where it is today.
Ardingly Rowing Club's ethos is to enable all who come to the sport of rowing at our club - regardless of age,race, gender or athletic ability - to be able to enjoy the sport safely to the level at which they wish to participate.
The club is entirely run, organised and coached by volunteers. Today we have over 100 members in our various squads, rowing in over 40 boats.