Isle of Ely & The Boat Race

The Boat Race is taking place in  Ely this year for the first time since the wartime race in 1944.  Because of Covid-19 it is a closed event with no spectators but six Juniors  from the Isle of Ely Rowing Club have volunteered to be one  the pontoons at the start. On Friday they spent the day

Passing of Les Fitton

It is with much sadness that we report the passing of Les Fitton, just short of his 93rd Birthday Les was a great friend to many across the Region but his home club was Lea who have posted a lovely tribute here Others write : “Les used to come and help out at PCRC for

British Empire Medal

Many MANY congratulations to Albert Scruby of Lea RC who has been awarded the British Empire Medal Albert has been a coach for Lea Rowing Club in east London for over 60 years. Please see here for the tribute to Albert from his home club. Albert joined Gladstone Warwick at 18, moving to Crowland before

Eastern Region Rowing Council – Covid-19 page

Latest Covid-19 news, advice and guidance Clubs and individual rowers are reminded that all British Rowing policies and guidelines still apply including the Code of Conduct, Safeguarding and Whistleblowing polices. 28th February 2022 Following the latest announcements of the end of legal restrictions arising from Covid British Rowing have issued fresh guidance which is available

Sad news – the passing of Sally Lawrence

It is with great sadness that I have to report that Sally Lawrence passed away on the afternoon of May Day. She was diagnosed with cancer 8 weeks ago and had come home from hospital to be with her family and her cats for the last fortnight. Sally worked tirelessly for Lea RC, as an