Rowing News Roundup

Every fortnight we roundup the latest rowing, and related, news in one easy to manage curated list. 

• Age is Just a Number

  The dream of continuing to pull on a national team onesie can stay alive even into your fifties, as proven by Croatian rower Igor Boraska. Read more...

• Unbroken. A Tale of Resilience.

  Another inspiring rowing documentary (winner of ttff/20: Best Documentary Short), this time coming from filmmaker Gabrielle Blackwood, which follows the undeterred spirit of Laron Williamson and his quest to make the Jamaican Paralympic team. Watch Now... 

• Boats Get a Glow up to Keep Rowers Engaged

  With the uncertainty surrounding racing this season, one club found a novel way of keeping their squad excited about the prospect of morning training. Read more...

• British Woman Sets New World Record
  

  Lia Ditton rowed solo from San Francisco to Hawaii in 86 days, 10 hours, 5 minutes and 56 seconds to claim the title. Read more...

• Largest Scottish Open-Water Event Goes Virtual

  Due to ongoing restrictions the annual Castle to Crane event was held as a time trail format attracting competitors from around the world. Read More...

• Tyne Single Scullers Event Goes Ahead

  This event was chosen to test compliance with COVID-19 guidance during competition and was the first amateur race held in the UK since the pandemic. A race report from Durham ARC.  Read more...