This past Sunday, Maidenhead Rowing Club formally launched its adaptive rowing programme with a superbly conceived and executed event which should serve as a template for other clubs looking to kick-start their own initiatives. Very often, adaptive squads just sort … Read More »
You have to be in it to win it. And the Great Ouse Marathon makes being in it at all more of a challenge than just about any race on the UK rowing calendar (I don’t really count the Boston … Read More »
British Rowing (BR) has recently updated its athlete classification system. Some information is on their website, but even this page has some out of date information (expect more updates soon). The change was made to conform more closely to the … Read More »
Susannah Barnet (WOR) and Nick Steel (MHD) against Rachel Lunney and Hannah Germain (COX) The first and the biggest. The City of Oxford Regatta continues to pioneer ever more ambitious opportunities for adaptive racing. City of Oxford Rowing Club ran … Read More »
The Head of the Charles Regatta is without doubt one of the best adaptive rowing races in the world. For that matter, it is one of the biggest rowing events of any type in the world. It is certainly the … Read More »
Last week Maidenhead Regatta introduced its first adaptive events. The club has recently started its own adaptive programme and has been working with other adaptive clubs getting input and support. Maidenhead is one of my favourite regatta hosts. Their events … Read More »
A number of rowing clubs with adaptive programmes have developed a system of individual athlete time-handicaps to provide more competitive, equitable and enjoyable racing. The system was pioneered by Marlow Rowing Club and Guildford Rowing Club, but an increasing number … Read More »
Here is a listing of all of the adaptive rowing competitions in the UK (at least that I can locate). Note that sometimes adaptive events are cancelled due to lack of entries so always check with the organisers in advance … Read More »
[YouTube instructional video “Fixed Back Sliding Seat for Adaptive Rowing“] Adaptive rowing is about adapting the sport equipment to the particular capabilities and needs of the individual athlete. While “pararowing” has internationally approved classifications to provide some form of basic … Read More »
Welcome to Adaptive Rowing UK. I’ve decided to start a blog/website about Adaptive Rowing in the UK. I have been coaching and coordinating the Adaptive Rowing Programme at Marlow Rowing Club for 3 years now and have gotten more and … Read More »