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Sad news of the death of Jon Beagley
Weybridge Rowing Club is very sad to report that its larger than life Junior Coach Jon Beagley passed away on 10th August at his home in Addlestone, Surrey. He had been diagnosed only about a month earlier with a brain […]
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All the fun of summer rowing at Henley Town & Visitors
“A glorious day for both spectators and competitors” says Regatta President. With a record number of entries, Henley Town & Visitors’ Regatta was all set for one of its best ever years and, judging from the reaction of spectators and […]
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England dominates 2013 Home International
This year’s Home International Regatta, held in glorious warm, sunny and still conditions at the National Water Sport Centre in Nottingham on Saturday (27th July), was dominated by England, who won 26 of the 34 races that made up the […]
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Henley Masters Regatta enjoys vintage year
Despite the chilly start on Friday morning, the twentieth Henley Masters Regatta was held in the hottest conditions for many years. Competitors were subjected to temperatures of over 30 degrees celsius as they raced 1000 metres from Temple Island to […]
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Roaring success at City of Exeter Regatta
Saturday 13th July saw over 600 competitors converge on Exeter Quay for the annual City of Exeter Regatta. With more than 150 events, the 2013 Regatta was the biggest edition of the event for a decade. The day saw large […]
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Sad news of the death of John Veats
British Rowing has learned with great sadness of the death of John Veats, Honorary Life Vice President of British Rowing, who died peacefully at home on Sunday 14th July. John was a dedicated volunteer and officer of British Rowing (formerly […]
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Stratford enjoys sun-drenched Fun Regatta
More than 30 crews took part in this year’s Fun Regatta in Stratford, organised by Stratford upon Avon Boat Club. Saturday started early for members of the West Midlands club, who busied themselves with the final preparations for their Fun […]
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Thames awaits 2013 Doggetts Coat and Badge
On Friday afternoon (12th July) , what is thought to be the oldest rowing race in the world will take place on the River Thames – the Doggett’s Coat and Badge. Now in its 299th year, the prestigious race will […]
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Dame Di receives SRA Emeritus award
The Honorary President of British Rowing, Dame Di Ellis DBE, has received the Sport and Recreation Alliance’s prestigious Emeritus Award, celebrating a lifetime’s commitment to sport and recreation in the UK. Dame Di received the coveted honour from HRH Prince Edward […]
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Canal & River Trust publishes accounts
The Canal & River Trust published its first Report & Accounts yesterday, marking one year since it took over responsibility for more than 2000 miles of canals and rivers in England and Wales. The Report highlights the significant increase in […]
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