Western

The West Regional Rowing Council (WRRC) is the youngest in the ARA, having been formed in 2001. The large geographical area, encompassing Devon and Cornwall, combined with the various types of rowing that takes place in the South West make this region rather unique. It supports around 8000 rowers who are represented by various different Associations. These are; Cornish Pilot Gig Association, West of England Amateur Rowing Association, Seine Boat Group, Isles of Scilly Gig Association and the Cornish Rowing Association.

Although this is a young region, rowing has been taking place for hundreds of years and some of the associations were in existence before the current National Governing Body. With this history it is not surprising that some rowers from the area have achieved national and international success. A few modern day stars include Olympians Ed Coode, Guin Batten and World Indoor Champion Melanie Moore.

All of the associations have a busy racing calendar from April through to October with World Championships in both Pilot Gigs and Seine boats being held annually. All of the associations have competed internationally in events in Holland, France and America along with 'The Great River Race' in London and look for opportunities to promote rowing at all times.