Arm-impaired rowers are going to have to sweep in some fashion…either in a supported “Scull Pair” (rowing with a single scull blade in one hand), or in a conventional sweep. But for the latter, one really needs a way to … Read More »
All the Paralympians are heroes, but Kingsley Ijomah is a special kind of hero to the UK adaptive community. His achievement has been accomplished with, through and supported by club rowing. We have all followed his odyssey with enthusiasm. His … Read More »
The adaptive regatta (ie. event with an array of adaptive racing) season has culminated a bit later this year with the re-surgent Stratford-upon-Avon Junior Regatta this past weekend (while it is called “Junior” and was originally limited to juniors, they … Read More »
When we talk about “adaptive” rowing, most of the time we are referring to equipment adaptivations, but equally important are technique adaptations. And with the huge popularity of the “Supported” format, adaptations by the support rower are just as critical … Read More »
Despite over a year of lock-down erging, some folks just can’t get enough and have jumped back on the rowing machine for the British Virtual Indoor Championships which were held live and streamed on YouTube this past week. The event … Read More »
Marlow adaptive/para coaches Naomi Riches and Bruce Lynn provided broadcast and digital commentary on the exciting pararowing regatta which also provided an opportunity to explain more about the sport itself and how people can get involved. Naomi spoke with Clare … Read More »
A massive week for British pararowing at the Tokyo 2021 Paralympic Regatta with sterling results from all of our heroes: Kingsley Ijomah, PR1 1x (NGR) – Kingsley was one of the UK adaptive/pararowing community who laboured to achieve his dream … Read More »
With the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Regatta underway, you can follow the path to this paralympics with British Rowing’s set of three 30 minute videos, “The Road to Tokyo“, examining the rigours of elite training in the final run up to … Read More »
How many regattas do you know where 20% of the races are determined by BOW BALL finishes (and half the races are within a single boat length)? The intensity of the competition was just one highlight to the City of … Read More »
Maidenhead has once again set the high bar for exceptional adaptive/pararowing racing at its 2021 Maidenhead Regatta. Its success is a credit to the club (Maidenhead RC has long exuded a culture of generous congeniality and slick organization), and its … Read More »