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Remembrance Day: researching what your club’s rowers did in past conflicts

Monday, 5 November 2018

Sunday 8 November is Remembrance Sunday. Mark Dewdney provides tips on discovering the stories of rowers who served in past conflicts at your club

Birmingham Rowing Club secures funding to boost women’s rowing in the city

Monday, 5 November 2018

Sport England has awarded Birmingham Rowing Club a grant to fund a new women’s boat which will enable more girls and women to row #YourStories

Adaptive rower Paul Smith OBE completes 30-mile Solent row

Tuesday, 23 October 2018

Paul Smith OBE achieved a stunning 30-mile solo row on the Solent in preparation for crossing the English Channel next year

World Rowing Coastal Championships success in Canada

Monday, 15 October 2018

Though conditions were calm, there was plenty of drama on the water with a beach start and buoy turns as crews competed in the World Rowing Coastal Championships at Victoria, Canada from 11-14 October

Nottingham Rowing Club bans single-use plastic bottles

Friday, 5 October 2018

Nottingham Rowing Club has banned the use of single-use water bottles and provided members with their own reusable plastic bottle to reduce the club’s plastic footprint

Olympic champion Phelan Hill on what you need to know to be a great cox

Monday, 1 October 2018

Phelan Hill coxed the GB men’s eight to Olympic gold at Rio 2016 and bronze at London 2012. He outlines below what makes a standout cox

Olympic gold medallist Anna Watkins shares her technique tips for the coming season

Thursday, 27 September 2018

Anna Watkins won a spectacular Olympic gold with Katherine Grainger in the double sculls at London 2012. Here are her six top tips for developing your skills on the water this winter