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Sepsis survivor rows the 6.8km Oxford Cambridge Boat Race course in just 33 minutes
6+ hour, 28+ min ago (550+ words) Becky Coleman rowed the inaugural Adaptive Boat Race Challenge between Putney and Mortlake, raising money for Fulham Reach Boat Club and the UK Sepsis Trust "Today has been a huge milestone for accessible sport," said Adam Freeman-Pask, CEO of Fulham…...
Where to watch the 2026 CHANEL J12 Boat Race
16+ hour, 39+ min ago (779+ words) On the bank or virtually, find our top tips on where to watch the Boat Race this weekend With Olympic, international, and home-grown student athletes in both crews, the standard of racing is expected to be exceptionally high. GB rower…...
United, Driven, and Ready. Heidi Long’s Oxford University BC
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (727+ words) Ahead of the 80th Women's Boat Race, Fergus Mainland caught up with Olympic bronze medallist and OUBC President, Heidi Long Both on and off the water, there's been a steep learning curve as Heidi returns to the labs and libraries for…...
April Fools: No beach in Henley, but plenty of racing this summer!
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (299+ words) Take on the waves in Bournemouth at the British Rowing Beach Sprint Championships, trial for the GB Beach Sprint Team and plan your summer racing No, Henley Royal Regatta won't be building a beach off Temple Island, but that doesn't…...
New ‘Beach Sprints’ event to be introduced to iconic Henley Regattas
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (455+ words) The ambitious feat, coming in Summer 2026, involves the construction of a 50m-long beach off Temple Island on the River Thames In an unprecedented move, Henley Royal Regatta and Henley Women's Regatta have decided at last minute to add a brand…...
Across The Line: Leander win 100th anniversary Head of the River Race
3+ day, 8+ hour ago (520+ words) Plus racing highlights from Sunday's Vesta International Masters Head of The River Race We're Across The Line! Join us to look back on a stupendous weekend on the Tideway. The Overseas Pennant remains in Dublin, but it will not be…...
Congratulations to our 2025 British Rowing Awards winners!
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (202+ words) The 2025 British Rowing Awards were presented at a ceremony following the Head of the River Race on Saturday, 28 March The British Rowing Awards celebrate people, clubs and crews from across the rowing community who deserve recognition for the incredible work…...
New capital funding opportunities to support club development
1+ week, 8+ hour ago (441+ words) There are several capital grant opportunities currently available to clubs to support equipment purchases, facility refurbishments and wider community activity. These grants offer a range of investment levels and priorities, from small-scale equipment grants to significant capital developments. Please ensure…...
Henley Royal Regatta announces the names of the three new women’s events for 2026
1+ week, 14+ hour ago (292+ words) The trophy names for the Intermediate, Club, and Student Quadruple Sculls events have been confirmed In a final step towards gender parity, Henley Royal Regatta announces the names of the three new Women's quadruple sculls events in the Intermediate, Club…...
No Scotland, no party: How the Scots have assimilated with the Junior Inter-Regional Regatta
1+ week, 1+ day ago (746+ words) 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 Across last year's regatta, Team Scotland earned nine medals (four gold, two silver, and three bronze) won…...