BROE has come a long way especially with its “BROE2” revamp, but people still struggle to set up adaptive events on it. The primary cause of the problem is that the adaptive and para classifications can be very restrictive. You … Read More »
An increasing number of outreach events are being supported by both British Rowing and the Community Adaptive Group. BR has produced a survey for some of those coming up where we are looking for people to help out if they … Read More »
As we head into adaptive racing season, British Rowing’s Safety Advisor Stephen Worley has included a very helpful “Rescuing Adaptive Rowers at Competitions” in his monthly safety report: Events for rowers who need adaptations are being increasingly integrated into “normal” … Read More »
So you didn’t make the GB Paralympic squad? What are your options for exceptional, elite-level competition in adaptive/pararowing if the Paralympics are now off the table? Whether you are striving for elite pararowing achievements so just looking for a 2024 … Read More »
One of my first objectives for the Adaptive Rowing UK website was to provide a comprehensive set of (a) adaptive clubs, and (b) adaptive competitions (see sidebar) in the UK. But some of the most exciting adaptive rowing opportunities for … Read More »
If I had an FAQ on Adaptive Rowing UK, it would have to include the question, “How do you set up adaptive events on BROE?” The UK expert on this specialist subject (Mastermind awaits) is Marlow RC’s Helen Thompson who … Read More »
The big event in the town of Marlow is the “Town” Regatta held this weekend during a glorious sunny day and adaptive competition just a bright and intense. The event is one of the largest crowds adaptives will row in … Read More »
Indoor rowing has seen an upsurge with the pandemic which both confined people from boating for an extended period and also spurred remote online competition formats to be developed and popularised. Indoor Rowing has its own set of adaptive “IR” … 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 »
British Rowing published its “Adaptive Rowing Club Guide” covering all aspects of adaptive and pararowing from starting a programme to running regatta events. I was pleased to help with the drafting and editing of this much need resource (and the … Read More »