What happens when you stop rowing? For rest days, or for good
February 9, 2026
How do you know when stopping rowing might be the best thing to do? Is it when you achieve the goal you pinned your why on, when
Author: Georgia
Georgia
Georgia is a PhD candidate and rower on the University of Edinburgh's Performance Rowing Programme. Starting rowing in August 2024, she has made a transition into rowing after fifteen years of competitive Fencing.
Race changes, gender parity, and the joys of organising: in conversation with Henley Royal Regatta Chair Richard Phelps
December 11, 2025
Following the announcement of the race changes for Henley Royal Regatta (HRR) 2026, I spoke with Richard Phelps, Chair of the HRR Committee. We discussed
Top tips for finding balance as a student athlete
November 23, 2025
Many rowers find themselves balancing life as a sportsperson alongside their studies. This is inevitably challenging, no matter the stage of academia you find yourself
Are rowing films getting it right?
October 27, 2025
Rowing as a feature, or the focus point, of films is on the rise in the Western entertainment industry. With Boys in the Boat released in
Lerwick Boating Club
September 9, 2025
Lewick Boating Club is one of seven active boat clubs on the Island of Shetland, an archipelago around 130 miles off the north coast of
Making Henley Happen: Stewards Jess Eddie and Grace Prendergast talk culture, mishaps, and the future of Henley Royal Regatta
July 28, 2025
With just under three weeks since Henley Royal Regatta 2025 drew to a close, I caught up with Grace Prendergast (New Zealand rower, Olympic champion
Separate but together: the power of teamwork in a sport of individual metrics
April 21, 2025
How do rowers come together to perform as a team when so much of the training involves solo ergs and refining individual technical skill? When
Beyond the finish line: Reflections on racing for the first time
March 3, 2025
It is difficult to know how you’re going to feel paddling up to the start line of your first race. Fear? Excitement? Adrenaline? BUCS Head
Switching sports: embracing change and rediscovering ambition through rowing
January 26, 2025
With sport offering countless opportunities, experiences and benefits for personal growth and development, it comes as no surprise that so many individuals seek to get
The ‘secret’ behind Edinburgh University’s standout beginner rowing programme
December 9, 2024
When it comes to learning to row at Edinburgh University, the message is clear: rowing for Edinburgh is a privilege, not a right. With an
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