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Kill cords & launch safety
Following a recent incident involving a powerboat in Padstow, launch drivers are reminded of the importance of wearing a kill cord when operating a personal watercraft. In a safety bulletin published on May 17th, the Marine Accident Investigation Branch urged […]
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Nominations open for 2013 Volunteer Awards
Do you know a volunteer who goes the extra mile at your club? Nominate them for a British Rowing Volunteer award! Nominations have now opened for the 2013 Awards, with categories for volunteers and coaches in British Rowing affiliated clubs, […]
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Annamarie Phelps appointed Vice-Chairman of British Paralympic Committee
The British Paralympic Association has announced today that Annamarie Phelps, Chairman of British Rowing, has been appointed as Vice-Chairman of the British Paralympic Committee. Annamarie was first elected to the BPA board in November 2008, and took over as Chairman […]
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Funding boost for British Rowing clubs
A number of clubs affiliated to British Rowing have received timely boosts in their bids to build on the legacy from London 2012, with the announcement of significant grants from Sport England’s Inspired Facilities fund. Marlow, Minerva Bath, Cantabrigians, Paignton, […]
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Important information for CWOs
British Rowing’s Child Protection Officer will be known as Lead Safeguarding Officer (LSO) to bring our terminology in line with other governing bodies in Sport. Updated Child Protection and Adults at Risk policies will be issued early in 2013 to reflect this […]
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British Rowing – Regional Pages
[newsimage=0]British Rowing’s regional pages have been revamped, and we want your news! We’re delighted to announce that the regional pages of the British Rowing website are back, and looking better than ever. Each of the 10 regions will now have […]
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Urgent message for coxes
Does your club use a Cox Box NK® 08 or Cox Box Mini®? If so, your coxes should stop using them immediately. NK is recalling the R2 Microphone used in both products, owing to the potential for an electric current […]
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Rowing success secures Sport England funding
Sport England announced today that British Rowing has been awarded £8.2 million for its development programmes in the period 2013 – 2017. In a year of outstanding competition at London 2012 the national governing body is delighted with the news […]
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‘Safety Basics’ – the interactive Risk Assessment module
‘Rowing is a sport that has a history of relatively few serious incidents compared to many other sports or activities,’ says British Rowing’s Hon. Rowing Safety Adviser Dr. Clive Killick. ‘Of course, this should not make us complacent…’ British Rowing […]
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Enjoy up to 50% off meals
British Rowing is delighted to reveal its latest membership benefit – a free Gourmet Society dining card. The card entitles the bearer to up to 50 per cent off meals at over 6,000 restaurants in the UK and Ireland; from high […]
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