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The Big Row 2024 is bigger than ever!
British Rowing’s charitable foundation, Love Rowing, is challenging rowers everywhere to help ‘row to Los Angeles’ – the venue for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games – from 5-8 September
2025 Boat Race date announced
Oxford and Cambridge men’s and women’s Blue Boats will next race each other on Sunday, 13 April 2025
RIP Tony Lorrimer (1946-2024)
British Rowing was sad to hear of the sudden death of Nottingham RC President Tony Lorrimer
Join FreshWater Watch’s Great UK WaterBlitz from 7-10 June
Get involved in this free citizen science initiative to test your local waters (register by 29 May)
Touring rowers enjoy annual dinner in York
24 recreational rowers from around the country gathered in York on 13 April
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Scottish Rowing appoints new CEO
Scottish Rowing, the governing body for the sport in the country, has appointed Lee Boucher as its new Chief Executive
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Four GB Rowing Team dads to row the Thames, raising money for Love Rowing and the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity
The fathers of four GB Rowing Team World Champions are set to row the length of the Thames to raise money for two charities; The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity and Love Rowing, the British Rowing Charitable Foundation
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RIP Ray Sims (1947-2024)
British Rowing was sad to hear of the death on 22 March of Ray Sims, the international lightweight coach and boat builder
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Safeguarding and Integrity Update – April 2024
Safeguarding Reporting a Concern We would like to reemphasise the importance of reporting safeguarding concerns to your Club Welfare Officer, and to the British Rowing Safeguarding & Integrity team. We can then advise and support you appropriately. All reports should […]
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Youth Boat Race makes waves in inaugural competition on the Championship Course
Young rowers from local state schools took part in the competition, umpired by Sir Matthew Pinsent and Judith Packer
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Inaugural Youth Boat Race to take place on 26 March 2024
Fulham Reach Boat Club and the Boat Race Fund will host young rowers from seven local schools for a race down the Championship Course just four days before the Gemini Boat Race
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Crews announced for The Gemini Boat Race 2024
Packed with returning blues and world medalists, this year’s crew line ups have been revealed for the legendary annual battle between Oxford and Cambridge.
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British Rowing member prize draw – February 2024
Win a fantastic winter warmer pack containing a Big Bobble Hat and full set of Godfrey pogies!
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More opportunities to discover your Paralympic Potential
Ever dreamt of competing in a Paralympic Sport? Sign up to find out about ‘come and try’ days – covering 24 different sports – being run by Paralympics GB this year!
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