March 21, 2011 News British Rowing NewsBritish Rowing EventsRowing CommunityGB Rowing TeamIndoor RowingRowing & RegattaPartners#YourStoriesArchive Upton RC 32 mile St George’s Challenge Rowing Community On the mighty River Severn, Britain’s longest river, lies Upton Marina, south of historic Worcester and north of Tewkesbury. Upton Rowing Club invites you to participate in the St George’s Challenge; a 32 mile rowing adventure. ADVERT Date: Sunday 17 April 2011 Route: Upton Marina to Tewkesbury Lock to Upton Marina (14 miles) Lunch break (entrants to make own arrangements) Upton Marina to Worcester Diglis to Upton Marina (18 miles) Entries: morning (10:00), afternoon (14:00) or full 32 mile course All types of boat (conditions permitting). Limited to 100 seats (approx) All entrants must be members of British Rowing – sorry no juniors Entry fee: £10 per seat (£5 of which to be given to local hospice charities). Entrants are also encouraged to gain sponsors for their own chosen charities. Entry Form: download entry form Contact: Peter Barker, Captain, [email protected] Closing date for entries Sunday 10th April 2011 ADVERT