Whilst reading the Daily Telegraph this morning, I came across this very sad article written by Rachel Quarrell: "A boy of 12 drowned yesterday while rowing on...
... This tale is indeed tragic. Let's hope it prompts even greater thought into making the sport one that is safe. Once the complete circumstances are known,...
I have been contacted by the ARA who advise that the first invitations have gone out for the 50 places on the course. The Invitees from this region are GINNY...
alan granlund
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Jan 3, 2005 4:56 pm
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I have just learned of the tragedy on the Thames at Reading and as Regional Chair ( and Junior Coach), Firstly my deepest sympathies go to the boy's parents...
alan granlund
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Jan 3, 2005 5:28 pm
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I, too, would like to express my sympathies to this boys parents, family and friends. I fully support all that Alan has said below, but I would like to add a ...
Firstly, I too echo both John's and Alan's points, a very tragic incident indeed. However, as an experienced junior coach I'm afraid I would have to question...
... I don't believe I suffer from this, but nevertheless, I do remember how painful the shock of capsizing out of a racing sailing craft used to be, even in...
I originally read Steve Vaslet's abridged version by e-mail, which does not have the paragraph about the presence of a coach or other boats, etc. I have this...
Dave Warburton is unable to attend this coming weekends meeting, which will debate/discuss the J14/J15 Nat champs inclusion/exclusion. Is there anyone in the...
alan granlund
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Jan 5, 2005 10:10 pm
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... From: John Broadhurst To: John Broadhurst Sent: Wednesday, January 05, 2005 10:27 PM Subject: FW: I do not normally do this but please read and forward. It...
I received this e-mail from Marlow Rowing club today. It may be something we should all consider get involved in even if it is a regional effort rather than a...
I am forwarding this e-mail to you all because it is relevant to you all. It was sent to me in my role as Regional Water Safety Adviser but I think it is...
Mark, There is a possible half-way between regional and club; we could run sessions on each river (and lake). This would cut down the amount of travelling but...
I am following the discussion on the Tsunami Appeal. I just wanted to share with you what has happened at Tees so far, gestures I am sure that have been...
.... or we could choose some very public places near our respective clubs to do it to maximise exposure (e.g. Grey Monument; Durham Market Place) John "John...
Dear All Update on happenings behind the scenes I have received pledges of support from many of our regions clubs for this event. The preferred idea at the...
In case anyone hasn't seen this. Kate ... From: Barbara Edwards To: YHRowing Yahoo Group Sent: Friday, January 07, 2005 6:50 PM Subject: [yhrowing] FW: South...
The notice for the Tyne Head Race (19th February 2005) has been posted at: http://www.hastie.org.uk/nern/tynenotc.html Please note there is a new prize for...
As there seems to be a groundswell of interest in doing something in the region, would it be a good idea for those interested in helping organise such an event...
The notice for the Durham Small Boats Head (5th February) has been posted at: http://www.hastie.org.uk/nern/dhmnotc.html Regards Ken Hastie North East Rowing...
The new Durham ARC web page is now live and the poster for Durham Head, plus information on entries is now available at www.durham-arc.org.uk Any queries,...
Durham ARC Junior Squad are holding their own fundraising sponsored row over 15 miles on the River Wear on Sunday 22nd Jan 9am. Anyone wanting to be involved...
alan granlund
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Jan 12, 2005 11:13 pm
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... From: Mark <mailto:mark@...> Edwards To: yhrowing@yahoogroups.com ; nerowing@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, January 17, 2005 7:30 AM ...
Edwards Terry
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Jan 17, 2005 12:31 pm
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When I was at Tees RC we did experience rudder breakage of the type you describe although not to the scale of yours. In our case it was not caused by the...