As I write as Bradford is in a new form of lockdown, reminding us that we are, indeed, living through difficult times. Our sport has been reshaped during the crisis and it is thanks to Laura and her capacity to interpret the guidance released by British Rowing and the Government that many BARC members are […]

One of the things you report as a valuable part of your BARC membership is the social interaction we all enjoy. To facilitate this during the ongoing situation the Committee have organised some “gather together apart” sessions, which will happen as groups continue go out onto the water. Bring a chair or a blanket and […]

Some news for the Masters 8+ rowers in the club – their cox, Michael Hobley is busy in Leeds and Oxford studying for his PhD. He was coxing the Oxford University Women’s Boat Club crew before lock-down, but hasn’t been in a boat since then. However, he has just been appointed Chief Coach of Trinity […]

So what does an RDM do when nobody can row, and we can’t teach people new to the sport how to row? asks Rowing Development Manager John Austin-Davies. Firstly, we needed to find a way to encourage people to stay in training, and if that also means that we engage people with a club activity […]

Like many rowing clubs across the UK BARC is closed to visitors – and we are all missing our great family of club friends. A select group of experienced scullers have been allowed on the water as long as they remain isolated from each other and follow Government guidance. One of the things our members says […]