Tablelands Country Rowing Club was formed in 2008 and since 2016 has a boat-shed which it shares with the Dam and Outriggers Canoe Club (DOCCI). It has around 40-50 members, from teenagers to rowers still competing in their mid 80s. Rowers range in experience from those who learnt to row at school to those who learnt to row in their 70s. Some row socially, whereas many compete at the masters’ level.

The club is affiliated with Rowing Queensland and all rowers are required to be registered with Rowing Queensland. Club colours are purple and green with a fluoro orange cap.

The club has a fleet of both scull and sweep oar boats. It has Wavecutters suited to beginners and high-end Sykes singles, double and quad which are reserved for competitive rowers. In between are many older but serviceable boats generously donated by other FNQ and NQ clubs.

Rowing is globally recognised as an extremely beneficial sport for men and women of all ages. Its multiple health, fitness and wellbeing benefits make open-water rowing unique. Rowing:

• Exercises all of the major muscle groups.
• Builds core strength, which is now well-recognised as being critical in preventing or minimising back problems.
• Is a low-impact sport and ideal for older people challenged with ageing joints.
• Provides aerobic exercise appropriate to all levels of fitness.
• Is resistance-based, providing an ideal way for women in particular to maintain bone density –critical for women over the age of 50.
• Is performed in an outdoor environment which has been scientifically shown to to have added health benefits–Tinaroo affords an exceptionally tranquil and beautiful setting.
• Is a social sport, promoting collaboration and team-work.
• Requires co-ordination and concentration.