BRMC feedback required

British Rowing Masters Champs 2027 The following is a request for feedback on possible changes to Masters Champs for 2027 – the Organising Committee will meet in October and your views will help shape their thinking. Please consider dropping a comment on this post, or feedback to Amanda Hosking, our regional Masters Rep. As you

Make sure your lifejacket WILL save your life

Please remind all in our clubs to ensure that lifejackets are fitted and worn in such a way as to work when they are needed. Over the summer we have all done a lot of rowing and, as schools are back and we go into the winter season it is a good time to remember

Broads Authority – Co-opted Members

Vacancies for Co-opted Members to join Navigation Committee of the Broads Authority The Authority is inviting eight people to apply to be members of its Navigation Committee, with new Appointments taking place from April 2027. Boating on the Broads Applicants should have a good knowledge of the Broads and its special qualities; the navigation area

BR Club Conversations

British Rowing launch “Club Conversations” British Rowing are creating a space for you as a Club Leader to learn, discuss and share your practice in your club role. These sessions will be free and include For full details, dates and how to book on please see the BR page here

Milton Keynes Regatta

Milton Keynes Regatta 2026 – 19th September Milton Keynes RC will be holding their annual regatta on Saturday 19th September 2026. Held on Caldecotte Lake, racing is on a 500m metre buoyed straight course – an opportunity to finish the side-by-side season on a high. Racing is open to everyone from the most experienced to

EA Weed Cutting Suspended

Temporary Suspension of Weed Cutting Operations The Environment Agency has had to respond to current river and ground water levels by suspending reed cutting activity. Please see this Navigation Advisory Notice

BR Rowing Committee – Membership

The newly formed Rowing Committee is responsible for providing strategic oversight, policy direction on behalf of the Board, and guidance on all aspects of the sport, including participation, competition, and athlete development. It also acts as a representative body for engaging with the wider rowing community. Regional Representatives recently elected Luke Dillon to be Chair

Rules of Racing 2026

British Rowing have decided to retain the existing 2025 Rules of Racing for the time being.# If any changes are to be made to the Rules of Racing ahead of April 2027, they will be communicated well in advance of coming into effect. For full details, and a link to the 2025 Rules of Racing

Key elections at British Rowing

Elections for two important posts were held on Tuesday 24th, resulting in the appointment of two new people to the Board of British Rowing The first of these posts is that of the (first) Chair of the new Rowing Committee . The Committee will be responsible for providing strategic oversight, policy direction on behalf of

New boats for Beccles RC

The Beccles Rowing Club Celebrates major fundraising success Beccles Rowing Club is celebrating a remarkable achievement after raising an impressive £30,071, through a series of dedicated fundraising activities by club members, match funding from Sport England, successful applications to various organisations for grants and generous donations. The fundraising campaign not only raised vital funds but