Rowing News Roundup

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

• Gender balance essential moving forward

  After highlighting women made up only 14% of delegates at Congress within World Rowing over the past eight years, president Jean-Christophe Rolland has stated this will damage the organisations reputation for good governance if this remains unchallenged. Read more...

• Edwards determined to tackle rowing inequalities

  GB rower, Kyra Edwards, is determined to use her position to inspire the next generation of rowers from ethnic minorities to pursue their dreams of competing on the highest stages in sport. Read more... 

• Blind rower smashes 20km solo row fundraising effort

  Peterborough Club rower, Kate Lindgren, has raised almost £2000 after challenging herself to row 20km in a single scull using a communication system to talk with her coach on the bank for directions and timings. Read more...

• Don't Rock The Boat

  No, not us throwing shade at our friends, Rock the Boat, but a three-week contest sees soap starts to ex-Olympians sit side by side as they aim to row from St Ives to John O'Groats with a few extra challenges thrown in for good measure. Read more... 

• Olympic gold medallist seeking new ventures abroad

  Three-time World Champion Will Satch has swapped rowing for coaching as he hopes to lead Christ Collage school in New Zealand to victory in the prestigious Maadi Cup. Read More...

• Retired army major halfway through charity row

  ‘Major Mick’ has just passed 50 miles of his challenge to row 100 miles in his makeshift boat named the Tintanic. Read more...