News
New ‘Beach Sprints’ event to be introduced to iconic Henley Regattas
The ambitious feat, coming in Summer 2026, involves the construction of a 50m-long beach off Temple Island on the River Thames
Across The Line: Leander win 100th anniversary Head of the River Race
Plus racing highlights from Sunday’s Vesta International Masters Head of The River Race
Congratulations to our 2025 British Rowing Awards winners!
The 2025 British Rowing Awards were presented at a ceremony following the Head of the River Race on Saturday, 28 March
England Rowing announce 2026 selection policies and event delivery development opportunities
The selection policies cover the 2026 Home International Rowing Regatta and Home International Rowing Beach Sprints
New capital funding opportunities to support club development
Explore grant opportunities supporting equipment purchases, facility refurbishments and wider community activity
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Henley Royal Regatta announces the names of the three new women’s events for 2026
The trophy names for the Intermediate, Club, and Student Quadruple Sculls events have been confirmed
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No Scotland, no party: How the Scots have assimilated with the Junior Inter-Regional Regatta
Fergus Mainland caught up with Scotland’s Team Manager, Cara O’Donnell, to hear all about how the team is preparing for this year’s JIRR
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Olympic rower Matt Brittin CBE to become new BBC Director General
Before leading the BBC, Matt Brittin rowed for Hampton School, Cambridge University, and Great Britain
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Luke Dillon elected Chair of Rowing Committee
We are delighted to announce that after elections, Luke Dillon was voted in as Chair of the Rowing Committee and Martha Nutkins as a Member Elected Non‐Executive Director
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Across The Line: Hot off the press from The Scullery
Plus dispatches from Kingston Head, North of England Head, Boat Race fixtures as well as the Boustead and Rayner Cups
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Are you ready to take on an Advanced Coach Qualification?
The Advanced Coach Qualification is for coaches who want to develop their practice to the highest level
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Peter Milhofer steps down from the Board of British Rowing
British Rowing thanks Peter for six years of dedicated service
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Henley Royal Regatta to recognise the Scottish Rowing Championships as one of the UK’s leading competitions
The decision follows feedback gathered during Henley Royal Regatta’s club consultation initiative last year and aligns with the Regatta’s commitment to strengthening connections across the rowing community in line with one of its key strategic principles
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Across The Line: Shiplake College do the double at Schools’ Head while Leander make it 10 years on top at Women’s Head
Your weekly roundup of racing across the UK as the Schools’ Head of the River Race and Women’s Eights Head of the River Race dominate proceedings
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