Thames

Want to improve your local waterways?

randolph — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 03:27:05 +0100

Thames 21 are holding a 'Big Tidy Up Training Day' on Monday 24th November at the Fishmongers' Hall in London.

The training, which is free, will show you how to organise a waterway clean-up event from start to finish including:

Rebecca Romero returns to her roots

randolph — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 09:11:17 +0100

Olympic rowers at launch of River & Rowing Museum's 'This Inspires Me'

randolph — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 08:16:35 +0100

From the River & Rowing Museum:

'This Inspires Me is our new exhibition, packed full of the objects we've collected over our 10 years.

Richard Bowsher - creator of a thriving recreational club

randolph — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 08:16:50 +0100

Richard Bowsher was nominated by Goring Gap Boat Club for the Volunteer of the Year 2008 awards because he has 'transformed the outlook, attitude and approach of the membership through his hard work creating a thriving recreational club'.

Here are some of the benefits that Richard's hard work has brought to the club:

Head of the River Fours 2008

agroves — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 11:46:49 +0100

The Head of the River Fours, to be held on Saturday 8th November at 10.30 am, is open for entry via OARA.

The closing date for entries is Friday 28th October or once 550 complete, paid entries have been received.

All visiting crews are asked to note that they must have permission to boat from a host club before entering.

For further information go to the event website www.hor4s.org.uk/entries

Great River Race - Peter Crush on 22 miles in a 'jolly boat'

randolph — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 09:02:27 +0100

Twickenham RC Sweeps European Honours

randolph — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 03:44:03 +0100

Not content with competing at Henley, Women's Henley and the National Championships, a hardcore element from Twickenham Rowing Club pushed themselves one stroke further to compete against some of the top crews in the world at the European Surf Boat Championships in Biarritz, France last weekend.

The Great River Race 2008

randolph — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 06:57:21 +0100

Olympic rowing gold medal winner Steve Williams will fire the cannon at 14.05 hours on Saturday, September 13th, to start the Great River Race, London's 22 mile marathon for traditional boats from Ham in Surrey to London Docklands.

Steve, a member of the coxless four which triumphed in the nail-biting Beijing final that gripped the nation, will set off the first of 290 entries to be rowed and paddled by over 2,000 out-and-out regular racers, fun and recreational boaters from all over the UK and around the world.

Learn to Row with Twickenham Rowing Club

randolph — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 03:38:58 +0100

Inspired by the coxless four or the lightweight pair in the rowing regatta at the Beijing Olympics? Want a taste of glory on the water yourself?

Attention Alumni - University College London

agroves — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:14:23 +0100

University College London Boat Club are seeking to expand their Alumni club. If you've rowed for them in the past they would love to hear from you.

For more information please get in touch with

Stephanie Hawes, UCLUWBC President at womensboatclub@ucl.ac.uk

Sebastian Smith, UCLUMBC President at mensboatclub@ucl.ac.uk