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Famous double for Falmouth at Gig World Champs
Despite the rising cost of attending the World Pilot Gig Championships, over 1500 rowers and many more spectators flocked to the Isles of Scilly on the 4th May. In the lead up to the championships, the organising committee had hit […]
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British Rower sets off on record-breaking solo row
Sarah Outen has set off on her latest record-breaking solo row – attempting to become the first woman to row across the North Pacific Ocean. Setting off from Choshi, Japan, on Sunday (13th May), Sarah will row 4,500 nautical miles […]
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Oars unveiled for the Royal Barge ‘Gloriana’
Boatbuilder Stanley & Thomas has revealed the oars for the Royal Barge ‘Gloriana’, to be used at the head of the Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant in June. An 18-man crew – led by five-time Olympic gold medallist Sir Steve Redgrave […]
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In Memoriam: Suzanne Genery, 1964-2012
Suzanne Genery lived a colourful sporting life that began with a passion for karate and led to a lifelong career in sport, spanning elite, grassroots and community involvement and leaving a lasting legacy of excellence. It is with great sadness […]
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London youngsters have a go at gig rowing
A dozen school pupils from inner-city London have tried their hand at gig rowing, spending a week in Cornwall to have a go at one of the region’s historic sports. Twelve students and two staff members from Phoenix High School, […]
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Adaptive Racing on the Tees
There’s still time to enter the 2012 Tees Regatta, which will offer Adaptive Rowing races in single and doubles. The event – held over a four-lane, 850m course on the River Tees – is scheduled to take place on Saturday […]
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Weekend Regattas hit by weather
Recent heavy rainfall has forced the cancellation of a number of rowing events this weekend, including regattas at Shrewsbury, Bedford, and Thames Ditton. The River Severn is one of a number of UK waterways prompting significant safety concerns as a […]
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Adaptive Rowing at Peterborough Regattas
The Peterborough May Regattas will offer Adaptive Rowing this year, with TA (trunks and arms) and AS (arms only) racing scheduled for Sunday May 27th. The regattas – held over two days, starting May 26th – attract entries from across […]
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Durham retain BUCs Regatta crown
Durham University claimed an imposing victory at the BUCs Regatta over the bank holiday weekend, taking the Victor Ludorum with an imposing 1145 VL points. A 21-medal haul (including 10 silver and eight bronze) saw Durham’s crews top the points […]
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Sportivate boosts Cornwall’s Gig Rowers
Nankersey Rowing Club’s Alice Bayfield has come a long way in a short time with the help of Sport England’s Sportivate project. Sportivate gives 14-25 year olds up to eight free coaching sessions in the sport of their choice, and […]
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