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Domestic Rowing:
“We also have an extra special prize for the rowing club with the highest number of entries – this club will win a live online workout session delivered by our Go Row Indoor Master Trainer, Clare Holman.”
British Rowing
With the majority of rowing still suspended in line with national restrictions, many rowers have found themselves back on the erg once again; the rowing world, however, continues to rumble on.
British Rowing has released a statement outlining the actions that have been taken in the wake of allegations made against Andrew Cook over his conduct towards junior males at his rowing club. British Rowing’s case management group have suspended Mr Cook from all British Rowing events and club activities for a fixed period of ten years, effective from the 5th June 2020.
This is the second such statement issued by England’s governing body in recent weeks, following a similar incident involving Pete Lee in October that resulted in an 18-month suspension from the sport.
If you have safeguarding concerns, whether current or historic, you should get in touch with your Club Welfare Officer directly. In cases where this is not possible or appropriate, British Rowing’s Lead Safeguarding Officer can be contacted at lso@britishrowing.org.
British Rowing has also announced that all Club Welfare Officers will have access to RowHow’s CWO Corner that will promote regular roundtable discussions between welfare officials, and update club CWOs on policy and guideline developments.
As lockdown returns, so does the rowers’ lockdown challenge which aims to help rowers and their friends and families stay fit and keep connected as winter draws in. Each week winners will be selected at random for rowing-themed prizes.
International Rowing:
“Charting a course through Canada’s frozen north was long the stuff of dreams for European explorers. It wasn’t until 1906 that the first ship successful emerged, having crossed safely through the so-called North West Passage.”
World Rowing
With much of the international circuit stuck inside their respective national borders, it seems only fitting that one of the most exciting shipping routes in the world is opening up, only to be tackled by the hardiest of rowers.
World Rowing spoke to the North West Passage 2021 team that will be attempting to cross the region next year. Britain’s Claire Hughes said “The North West Passage has its own unique challenges and offers a totally different environment. Possibly the most famous danger which will immediately occur to people when considering the Northwest Passage is that it is the realm of the mighty polar bear which, incidentally, can swim considerably faster than we can row!”
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