Sandra Yvonne Motture, Lea Rowing Club – Obituary

Thursday, 7 April 2016

It is with great sadness that we report that Sandra Yvonne Motture of Lea Rowing Club, aged 66, suffered a cardiac arrest during a training session and, after a period in intensive care, sadly passed away on Thursday, 31 March.

Celebrate all Things Great about University Rowing this Month!

Friday, 25 March 2016

With the Cancer Research UK Boat Races taking place at the end of the month we are celebrating all things great about university rowing.

Max Heron of Norwich wins prestigious award

Tuesday, 22 March 2016

John ‘Max’ Heron was honoured at the Torch Trophy Trust Awards 2016 for his outstanding contribution to rowing.

Thames RC victorious at Vets’ Head

Monday, 21 March 2016

For many clubs, this weekend marked the end of the Head Race season. For Thames RC, it was an opportunity to conclude the winter racing in style when they became overall winners of the Vesta Veterans’ Head of The River.

Oxford Brookes take their maiden victory

Saturday, 19 March 2016

The Tideway in late March can be an unforgiving beast, but to the relief of the organisers, conditions for this year’s race were good, if a little cold and overcast.

Glasgow topple the Thames Valley Tide

Friday, 18 March 2016

Glasgow Academy put in a number of impressive performances at the Oarsport Junior Sculling Head, including top spot in the men’s J18 quads and a third placed finish in WJ184x.

The Sun Shone at the Schools’ Head

Thursday, 17 March 2016

Westminster retained the Schools’ headship in bright and blustery conditions this afternoon, seeing off their nearest challengers by four seconds.

A Record Women’s Head on the Tideway

Tuesday, 8 March 2016

Over 300 eights raced the famous Mortlake to Putney course with a mix of junior, university, senior and masters crews competing.

Rainbows Bring a Splash of Colour to University of York Boat Club

Thursday, 3 March 2016

Rainbow Wellies is a campaign instigated by the University of York Boat Club to create an environment where every individual, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, feels welcome. Alex Ighalo, University of York Boat Club’s Captain shares their story.

Brian Smyth – Obituary

Thursday, 25 February 2016

It is with great sadness that we report that Brian Smyth, our Coaching Secretary, passed away on Saturday, 20 February.

Rosemary Napp, former Development Director, remembers Brian who dedicated over 25 years of loyal service to British Rowing.