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Sensational 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 […]
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Men’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. […]
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Merits 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 […]
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A 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 […]
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Improving 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 […]
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Community 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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Row Better with Rowley Douglas and Robin Williams
As we head into summer, it’s time to start thinking about the regatta season and putting away those winter warmers. With Henley Women’s Regatta and Henley Royal Regatta just around the corner, the “Start to win” article by Olympic cox […]
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Westminster and Headington top National Schools Regatta 2015
Westminster School, winners of the Schools’ Head in March, took the champions eights’ title over St Paul’s with Eton College third in a thrilling finale to Saturday’s racing at this weekend’s National Schools Regatta in Nottingham. With 500 metres to […]
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YouTube rowers organise 50th Independence Regatta in Malė, Maldives
Since 2010 the UK rowing community and British Rowing have supported the Rowing Association Maldives in reigniting the sport of rowing in the Maldives. In April, Hulhumale Rowing Club held its first ever competition as part of the 50th Independence […]
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Debutants to make their bow at International Para Rowing Regatta
There will be two debutants and two different mixed coxed four crews for the GB Rowing Team at this weekend’s 2015 International Para Rowing Regatta at Gavirate near Varese, Italy. Dan Brown, James Fox, Grace Clough and cox Oliver James […]
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