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Star-studded composite wins Women’s Head
After much doubt during the preceding weeks due to the adverse water conditions on the Tideway, this year’s Women’s Head of the River took place on Saturday (15th March) in glorious sunshine with the temperature reaching 17°C. The fast stream […]
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Rowing loses member of a rowing dynasty
British Rowing is sad to announce the death of Nick Bevan on 12th January, aged 72 years, following a long illness. Nick was part of a Bevan rowing dynasty, with an extended family that on one occasion filled a rowing […]
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Henley Royal Regatta names new Stewards
Fiona Dennis, Chairman of British Rowing’s Competition Committee, has been named as one of three new Stewards of Henley Royal Regatta. Fiona has been elected alongside Olympic Champions Mark Hunter and Tom James to the prestigious position, in recognition of […]
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Staines BC named Surrey Sports Club of the Year
Staines Boat Club has been voted Sports Club of the Year 2013 at the annual Surrey Sports awards, held on 5 December at Kempton Park Race course. The award recognises the hard work that has been taking place at Staines BC over […]
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LTRC tackle their latest tour
On Saturday 30th November, five intrepid rowers from Lower Thames Rowing Club set off on their latest adventure – a 20+mile row. Touring Captain Ron Sverdloff gives his account of a challenging trip… ‘Originally billed as the River Nene Part […]
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Rowing in cold weather conditions
Here is just a reminder of a few things to consider when deciding whether or not to row during the increasingly cold winter weather: Clothing – Make sure you are appropriately dressed and prepared for changes in weather conditions. That […]
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Triggs Hodge inspires East London students
Double Olympic gold medallist Andrew Triggs Hodge visited Newham, East London, last month to inspire a new generation of rowers at an event held at the London Regatta Centre. Andrew presented the medals at the ‘Freshers Fun Races’ to first […]
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British rower Jamie Cook wins inaugural Parmigiani Spirit Award
Earlier today University of London BC member Jamie Cook, 21, received the prestigious Parmigiani Spirit Award at a special ceremony at Mosimann’s in central London. The Parmigiani Spirit Award is a new honour that celebrates the core values of rowing […]
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Minerva Bath RC named ‘Club of the Year’
Picture – Klaus Riekemann (left) pictured with club president & olypian Arnold Cooke at Duisberg masters2nd picture – Klaus Riekemann and Olympic 4+ from 1960 on his way to gold. Adding to the trophy cabinetMinerva Bath Rowing Club took home […]
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City of Bristol host an indoor event for all
Competitors of all ages and ability travelled from far and wide to compete at the City of Bristol Rowing Club Indoor rowing event on Saturday 19th October. This second annual indoor rowing competition to be run by the Club took place at Ashton Park Sports […]
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