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... in case anyone here was going.

http://www.waltonrowingclub.co.uk/walton-small-boats/

So far this year has been an almost carbon-copy of last. 4s heads gone, Walton (+ others) gone.

https://news.sky.com/story/boat-carrying-six-people-capsizes-in-river-thames-13231972

The report says a "6-man boat". My understanding was that it was a four from Weybridge Rowing Club that went over Sunbury Weir, with one man missing. I don't know how the other 2 were involved. Maybe a pair or double with them.

The current is very strong at the moment with most clubs advising caution.

Awful for his family and the club though. Hope it comes to a resolution quickly.

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/river-thames-current-river-conditions#current-river-conditions-updated-25-september-2024

And it's not even October yet :(

.. in case anyone here wwas going. The stream has come up again and more rain forecast.

Back to the ergs it is ...

http://www.waltonrowingclub.co.uk/walton-small-boats/

Good article on the factors involved in the decision to include beach sprints in the Olympics:

https://www.sportbusiness.com/2023/11/world-rowing-navigating-choppy-waters-in-bid-to-diversify-revenues/

Some points that stood out for me:

1. I didn't realise there was a JV for a franchise beach sprints league between WR and Hydrow in the offing. This gives a chance for WR to generate income organically.

2. The IOC's funding of World Rowing is a significant % of their income. WR really need the Olympics or it's goodnight vienna for the sport internationally.

3. Universality is not that significant (any more). Makes the argument for lightweights weaker.

4. Beach sprints is super cheap to

... despite the best efforts of Andy Powell, Ross Moriarty, etc.

https://www.planetrugby.com/news/watch-every-red-card-in-the-history-of-the-six-nations