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Annual Touring Rowers' Dinner - March 2010
Our annual Recreational Rowing / Touring Rowers' Dinner will be held as usual at the Leander Club, Henley on 6th March 2010. Details of the 2010 rowing tour will be announced then.
Rowing Tour September 2009 in the Lake District
The tour in September over 3 days on Coniston & Windermere was a great success, and enjoyed by a record 70 people from 15 clubs. With many thanks to the organisers, and our hosts Lakeland Rowing Club.
Recreational Roadshow at Worcester Rowing Club - 5 April 2009
This was a great success with representives from many clubs trying the many boats collected together for the day.
For more information, see the short presentations made on the day by clicking on the links below:
Introduction - Peter Barker 1.6Mb PDF
ARA Stable Boat project - Stephen Wragg 5Mb PDF
Getting started - John Turnbull 130Kb PDF
Recruiting & Coaching Recreational Rowers - Caroline Turnbull 300Kb PDF
With grateful thanks to Peter Barker for arranging and Worcester RC for hosting.
Two boats looking for a new home - September 2008
The Pat Sherwin Rowing Trust has responsibility for the traditional rowing boats collected by the late Pat Sherwin, MBE. The Trust which is based in Southsea is wishing to relocate free of charge two of their 30ft fixed seat clinker built four oared Solent Galley rowing boats. The Trustees are looking for a club or organisation which would store, maintain, care for and use these traditional wooden boats. The two boats which are a matching pair are on the National Small Boat Register and were built by George Feltham in Old Portsmouth in 1961.
They have been used in the past in the Great River Race and various recreational rowing tours and events. Prospective recipients will have to demonstrate that they have a commitment and facilities to maintain the boats in good order. While it is desirable to keep the boats together a separate relocation would be considered. A double road trailer could also be available.
For further details contact Pip Lewendon on 023 92738334 or e-mail pipjune@waitrose.com
Rower's Dinner - March 2008
Our annual Recreational Rowing / Touring Rowers' Dinner was held at the Leander Club, Henley on 1st March 2008, and was thoroughly enjoyed by all! In the picture, Peter Barker (West Midlands) is announcing the details of the River Severn tour this year.
© British Rowing - Recreational Rowing Working Party - 2010