WHATEVER you do, don't fall for the message conveyed by the photo.

What with those grapes and that huge fan, Rock Rowing Club may seem to offer a life of decadence and pampering for any male who crosses the threshold.

But what it is really after is some competitive men able to put in some serious graft with a set of oars.

The club has put out a call for more male club members after falling victim to a severe gender imbalance. The women outnumber the men almost two to one.

While the women's teams are doing really well in the local races, the men's team needs a boost.

"We welcome people of all genders and ages," said men's captain Dom Leese.

"But we really need some strong men in the 18 to 30 age range.

"Our veterans do really well in their events and so do our juniors teams. But for some reason we are a little short in the men's section.

"We have a club row every Sunday morning at 9.30am. It costs just £4 an hour and you can come along and try rowing and see if it's for you.

"We have people coming from all over Cornwall to take part and even one member who comes down from Plymouth.

"We have the most stunning location, here on the Camel Estuary. Last week we had dolphins leaping out of the water next to us.

For details, please contact Dom on 07717 222574 or visit www.rockrowingclub.com