Glossary of Rowing Terms

From the difference between a quad and a four, to ‘rigger jiggers’ and ‘rating’, get up to speed with common rowing terms

Coaching Qualifications

British Rowing has provided high quality coach development opportunities for all participants – whatever their goals

Rowing and Backs

Guidance from the British Rowing Medical Panel on the Avoidance of Back Pain

Cold Water and Hypothermia

It’s important to be aware of the dangers of cold water, not just at winter time but all year round.

Advanced Risk Assessment Module

This module will help you to assess risk, which is one of the key roles of a Club and Event Rowing Safety Adviser.

Boston Marathon

Thursday, 24 September 2015

A total of 160 crews raced 31 miles in the annual long-distance Boston Marathon from Lincoln RC to Boston RC, held on the River Witham on Sunday 20th September

Capsize Drill

This module will help you to understand what to do when a rowing boat capsizes

Safety Basics

This course will help you to develop a basic understanding of safety in rowing.

Club Volunteer Roles

Outlined here are some of the roles that a club may need to fill.

Fundraising and sponsorship

Including how to write successful funding applications to grant-giving bodies