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Posted: 13 July 2023

Scottish Rowing is saddened to hear of recent death of Colin Simpson.

Colin was introduced to rowing at Clydesdale ARC by his father Gordon, initially as a cox and then as a rower.

He coached at Strathclyde Park RC and most recently at Heriot Watt University BC where he also acted as a boatman.  Colin also assisted with some of the first para rowers to be based at the Scottish Rowing Centre.

Colin had issues with his sight throughout most of his adult life but never let it affect his enjoyment of the sport.

A news story featuring Colin was published in 2019.

Our thoughts and sympathies are with his family and friends at this sad time.

Funeral details can be found below:

Colin's funeral will be held on Tuesday, August 1st at 12:00 at the South Lanarkshire Crematorium. 

The family has asked for only bright colour's to be worn and NO BLACK!

Posted: 26th June 2023

The world’s most famous rowing regatta gets underway on Tuesday with 14 crews from 6 Scottish clubs in action as part of the international field.

Read more: Henley Royal Regatta Preview

With Scottish rowers in action at home and abroad there was lots of activity on the water at the weekend and we pick out some of the highlights.

World Rowing Cup II

The second World Cup of the season took place in Varese, Italy, with the GB Rowing Team continuing their majestic form and topping the medal table once again with six gold medals, three silver and two bronze, along with two world best times.

Read more: Weekend Wrap Up

Posted: 22 June 2023

We are delighted to announce the details for our Pride webinar, which will take place on 28^th June at 7pm.

Chaired by Sam Winton, the webinar will look at the contribution LGBTQ+ people make to sport and sports clubs and consider what the future holds for LGBTQ+ inclusion.  We would like to invite you to submit any questions or topics you might have in advance to help us make the webinar as relevant as we can.  There will also be an opportunity to ask questions on the night.

Read more: PRIDE: Webinar 28th June 7pm

Posted: 15 June 2023

Henley Women’s Regatta (HWR) gets underway on Friday with a record entry of 518 crews.  In total, 119 women and girls have travelled down from Scotland to compete in the premier regatta for women in the United Kingdom along with dozens of coaches, parents and supporters.

Here we look at some of the Scottish crews and athletes to watch:

Read more: 2023 Henley Women’s Regatta – Ones to Watch

Posted: 07 June 2023

National Schools’ Regatta today officially announces Mike Martin, previously NSR Committee Member as Chairman effective from 1^st June 2023. Mike succeeds George Hammond, who recently announced his retirement from the role having served for nearly 40 years on the Committee.

Read more: Mike Martin takes on the role as National Schools’ Regatta Chairman from June 2023