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Anna McNuff runs the length of NZ
Anna McNuff, a former GB rower and European medallist, began her 148 day run along the Te Araroa trail in New Zealand on 12th January 2015. Having made the journey from Bluff, South Island to Cape Reigna, North Island, this […]
Read MoreHome International Regatta 2015
The 2015 Home International took place at Strathclyde Park over the weekend, with England winning both the senior and junior women’s matches. Scotland won the senior men’s match and Ireland took the junior men’s match. England had a one-point victory […]
Read MoreSchool Games 2015
This month saw Oxfordshire’s level 3 event close the 2014-15 School Games programme. The Sainsbury’s school games forms the school sport offer run through DCMS, Sport England and the Youth Sport Trust. The School Games programme runs over four levels […]
Read MoreSix of the best at Henley Royal Regatta
The men’s eight pounded out a “devastating rhythm” to inflict a second successive defeat on their German rivals as GB Rowing Team crews recorded a super six victories on finals day at the Henley Royal Regatta. Tom Ransley, with the […]
Read MoreSensational Henley
Wow! Wow! And WOW! The 2015 version of Henley Royal Regatta was an event like no other. As always, there were incredible, jaw-dropping performances. The GB eight’s clear-water victory over Germany – the reigning Olympic champions – was the stuff […]
Read MoreMen’s eight set up a Henley final to relish
World Champion Paul Bennett is relishing the prospect of a “side-by-side, honest battle” against old rivals Germany after the GB Rowing Team men’s eight set up a super Sunday showdown for The Grand Challenge Cup at the Henley Royal Regatta. […]
Read MoreMerits earnt on the water at Mersey Docks
With the famous Liver Birds Building and Liverpool Cathedral’s in the distance, this part of the revitalised Liverpool Mersey Docks was a change of scenery for the crews that normally row on rivers, lakes or canals. Negotiating Sea Cadets holding […]
Read MoreA record Henley Women’s Regatta
A record number of 1,800 rowers competed at Henley Women’s Regatta over three days last weekend. Most notable was the marked increase in overseas entries with nine nations represented. Even a deluge late on Saturday could not dampen the spirits […]
Read MoreImproving Performance Naturally
In January 2015, the Sports Science and Medicine Conference for Rowing was generously hosted by SAS UK & Ireland at the company headquarters in Marlow. There were a range of presentations from the conference about different areas of injury prevention […]
Read MoreCommunity Amateur Sports Club (CASC) Update – June 2015
Alan Meegan, British Rowing Facilities, has reviewed the latest guidelines which he summarises below. Benefits to a CASC The CASC status carries tax benefits including 80% mandatory rates relief, gift aid and corporation tax exemptions. Current improvements include increases in […]
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