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Posted: 27 September 2022

Report by Julia Belgutay

Scotland’s Masters rowers were out in force in France earlier this month as the World Masters Regatta took place in Libourne. To what sounded like the loudest cheers of any nation, just over 30 men and women from five clubs across the country took part in around 100 races in boat classes from mixed quads to 8+ and singles. And the medal haul was impressive – with Strathclyde Park Rowing Club’s competitors alone coming first in eight races, placing the club 8^th in the world. Gregor Hall from Stirling won his A1x and the MixA2x with Gillian Connal from SPRC, while Eva Rankin from Loch Lomond RC also came back with two medals, winning in the WG1x and as part of a WH4x.  

Read more: International Masters Regatta

Posted: 14 September 2022

Scotland is well represented following the announcement of the Great Britain teams for the upcoming World Rowing Beach Sprint Finals in Saundersfoot, Wales and the European Rowing Beach Sprint Championships in San Sebastian, Spain.

Read more: Five Scots to make GB Rowing Team debuts in Beach Sprints international competition

Posted: 9 Sept 2022

Following the sad announcement of the death of HM Queen Elizabeth II yesterday, a period of National Mourning has now started and will continue until the end of the day of the State Funeral. 

During this time of reflection, there is no obligation for Clubs to cancel or postpone rowing activities.  This at the discretion of Clubs, considering the nature and tone of the activity and the need to be respectful and considerate of members and your communities.  Clubs may also look to show their respect in ways that they deem appropriate, such as a period of silence.

For rowing activities or events on the day of the State Funeral, Clubs may want to adjust the event timings so they do not clash with the timings of the funeral service and associated processions. As a mark of respect, and in keeping with the tone of National Mourning, organisers may wish to hold a period of silence and crew members may wish to wear black armbands or ribbons.

Should you require more information, the UK Government has issued guidance for the public and organisations.

The Scotland Rowing Team selection policy for the 2022 Commonwealth Rowing Association Beach Sprints Championship is now available on the Rowing for Scotland page. 

Read more: Commonwealth Rowing Association Beach Sprints Championship

Edinburgh rower Amy Newton recently had the opportunity to visit the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games as part of the Team Scotland Achieve 2022 Programme.

The Achieve programme, developed by Commonwealth Games Scotland (CGS) in partnership with the Team Scotland Youth Trust, provides talented young athletes and coaches from across a range of sports with the opportunity to get behind the scenes of a major games with the support of an experienced mentor, as well as providing a range of workshops aimed at educating and inspiring the next generation.

Scottish Rowing nominated Amy for this opportunity following her hard work and dedication to the sport over the past 12 months.  The George Heriot’s School rower, who represented the GB Rowing Team across the 2021/22 season, has captured her some of her thoughts from the Birmingham visit in the form of a short blog below.

Read more: Team Scotland Achieve 2022 Programme

The Scotland Rowing Team lifted a much-coveted trophy at the first Home International Rowing Beach Sprints event, hosted by Scottish Rowing and the University of St Andrews.

The dynamic new race format, involving a combination of sprinting and agility on both the land and water, made its debut on Saturday 20 August as part of the Home International Rowing (HIR) portfolio of events that has been celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2022.

Read more: Scotland lifts trophy at inaugural Beach Rowing event