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The Coastal & Offshore Rowing Magazine
ISSUE #4 (Mini) | SUMMER 2020
RETURNING TO THE WATER
JURGEN GROBLER INDOOR CHALLENGE: INSPIRATIONAL STORIES
STEPS DOWN ROW IN A GARAGE PLUS MORE…
WELCOME ISSUE #4 | WELCOME
© Picture: Craig Chaulk / The Wave Rowing
Mayflower Offshore Rowing Club
Welcome to Issue #4 of The Wave – the Coastal and Thank you for all your kind comments and feedback in
Offshore Magazine. relation to Issue #3. It really means a lot and love to hear
your feedback in order to help it grow and improve. The
It has certainly been an interesting and frustrating few reception of the previous issue has been very positive
months, however, safety does come first and we are and is great to see it reaching thousands of rowers from
now finally starting to see the boats returning to the all across the world.
waters and some sort of new normal to rowing. If you think we have forgotten to mention something, it
may mean we missed or were not aware, this is where
This issue has been released later than originally you come in to help share the news so we can bring it
planned, firstly due to my own personal challenge that to fellow rowers. We need to you to send us your press
saw me virtual row The Mayflower ROW, a challenge release including photos so we can feature this for you
of 3,150 miles from Plymouth, UK to Plymouth, MA, or have the organisers reach out to us. We want to make
USA that I managed to complete in 47 days. I will be this sport grow and would love to share achievements
writing a feature about my experiences in Issue #5. and inspire others.
Once that was completed it was straight back to my real We all have inspirational stories, share them with us;
job of which I have been working six days a week since share your competition results, news, and
– therefore time has been tight in my spare time in achievements and help provide the content.
trying to bring this issue together. Now it is here.
Together we can grow stroke-by-stroke.
I would like to say congratulations to Neal Marsh who Enjoy the issue!
completed his virtual 3,000 mile Atlantic row for the
NHS (featured in Issue #3); I would also like to
congratulate Phil Kite on his virtual 2,000 mile North
West Passage Row ‘Row in a Garage’ and for the
advice he gave. Please continue to donate for their
causes. Craig Chaulk
Editor
The Wave – The Coastal & Offshore Rowing Magazine
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CONTENTS ISSUE #4 | CONTENTS
Coronavirus (COVID-19) 5
News – Round-up 6
Your Photos 7
Jürgen Grobler 8
News: GB 2KM Record 12
News: William White Scholarship 14
GB Row: Exe Endurow 16
Row In A Garage 18
Row Lia Row 22
TeamCommando Spirit 24
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A special thank you to all those that have contributed content for this issue and those companies that have offered discounts for our readers. I hope you all
enjoy this issue and may there be many more.
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ISSUE #4 | NEWS
CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)
Below are the links to the governing bodies for rowing and their resources.
Please follow their latest advice and guidance.
britishrowing.org
scottish-rowing.org.uk
scottishcoastalrowing.org
welshrowing.com
rowingireland.ie
worldrowing.com
Stay Safe ~ Stay Alert ~ Enjoy Rowing
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ISSUE #4 | NEWS
NEWS ROUND-UP
FIXED SEAT ROWING (Gigs, St Ayles Skiff, Skiff, COASTAL SWEEP
Yoals, Flashboats etc):
2020 South Coast Championships that were to be
With British Rowing moving to Phase F, Fixed seat held in Southampton have been cancelled. Below is a
rowing (Gig, Skiffs, Yoals…) finally returned to the statement from the South Coast Council in relation to
waters on 29th August 2020 in some capacity. 2021:
Particular considerations for fixed seat boats are:
The South Coast Council which includes representatives
Wherever possible at least two metres should be from the respective CARA and WEARA associations were in
maintained between individuals, however, where this is full agreement of the postponement to 2021 which will mean
that the H&D will host the 2021 championships and the
not possible during launching/lifting, mitigation’s should
subsequent championships in Paignton, due to be held in
be taken such as wearing face coverings. 2021 will move to 2022. We are hoping that we will be able to
continue to host the championships in 2021 at Royal Victoria
When in the boat, individuals should maintain the
Country Park as a lot of work has gone into the logistics,
maximum distance possible and avoid face-to-face
course and venue by the organising committee, but this will
contact as much as possible e.g. avoid turning to speak be dependent on tides and venue availability for September
to a crew member or stopping for prolonged periods. 2021. If we cannot hold it at RVCP, we will look at an
alternative venue in the H&D region. A decision will be made
A statement from the World Pilot Gig Championships by mid-May at the latest and we will keep all clubs informed
2021 was released on 2nd September clarifying their of the decision.
position looking ahead to 2021. It is still their intention
to hold the next World Pilot Gig Championships from COASTAL SCULLING
the 30th April to the 2nd May 2021 - the first May Bank
Some of the earliest rowing to be conducted was in
Holliday weekend. It is their intention to open
private and some club single or double sculls. Phase
registration for WPGC2021 at the beginning of January
‘F’ of British Rowing’s guidance saw the return of quads
2021 and giving an extra month to assess the likelihood
to the water on 29th August in Great Britain.
of the event happening with any degree of certainty.
The Isle of Ireland were ahead of Great Britain in the
If you have any queries, please contact the WPGC
restrictions being lifted leaving some to envy the joy
committee at worldgigs@gmail.com
they were having whilst GBR were beached!
The Row Around Scotland 2020 has been conducted
Bantry Offshore Regatta will be took place on 5th
virtually and has every intention to be performed in
September with 13 races spread out over the day and
2021 passing the baton for real if restrictions allow. The
to ensure social distancing the use of a local
virtual Row Around Scotland is nearing the final push
aerodrome was had. Only names on the list were
with section 12 of 13 beginning on 30th August. You can
permitted to enter and strictly no spectators, however,
follow the progress on their Facebook page:
races were live streamed on Facebook. Great planning!
https://www.facebook.com/RowAroundScotland/ or at
http://www.rowaround.scot 2020 Irish Offshore Rowing Championships are
planning to go ahead on 26th & 27th September 2020.
OCEAN ROWING
The event will be held in Portmagee and is being
Teams for this year’s Talisker Whisky Atlantic sponsored by Swift Racing.
Challenge have been busy training ready for this
For more information, please visit:
December. https://www.rowingireland.ie/2020-irish-offshore-rowing-championships/
GB ROW Challenge – Row Around Great Britain British Rowing Offshore Championships & Beach
was completed by Exe Endurow. See page XX. Sprints were cancelled due to COVID-19, there is
It is with great sadness that we lost the legendary every intention to hold the event in 2021. Rumour has
Paralympian rower Angela Madsen (60) on the 21st it that the location may be Exmouth possibly in July…
June - two month into her solo RowofLife pacific stay tuned! BROC is the qualifiers in order to participate
voyage to Hawaii having left Marina del Rey on April at the World Rowing Coastal Championships…
24th. 2021 World Rowing Coastal Championships &
‘Don’t Rock The Boat’ is a new 5-part show coming to Beach Sprints will be held in Oeiras, Portugal on 1 st-
ITV this November which will see 12 celebrities row 3rd October 2021.
from the bottom to the top of the West of Britain. The 2022 World Rowing Coastal Championships &
Rannoch Adventure have been there throughout their Beach Sprints will be staged at Saundersfoot Beach,
journey for the past 6 weeks and used two modified Pembrokeshire, WALES!!!
R45 rowing boats. We look forward to watching!
You now have two years to get ready for the World’s
returning to Great Britain; The Wave Rowing Issue #5
will be a Coastal Sculling special!
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ISSUE #4 | YOUR PHOTOS
YOUR PHOTOS
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@nikskiathitis
Tag or Send us your pictures – we may feature it in a future edition…
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ISSUE #4 | JURGEN GROBLER
JURGEN GROBLER
© Picture: Nick Middleton
Jürgen Grobler steps down as Chief Coach of the GB Rowing Team
A fter nearly 30 years with British Rowing, Jürgen IOC President Thomas Bach leads tributes to Olympic legend
Grobler OBE will bring to an end one of the most Paying tribute to his remarkable Olympic career,
successful and decorated coaching careers in the International Olympic Committee President Thomas
history of rowing and the Olympic Games. Bach said: “Behind every great athlete and every great
team is a great coach. They are the unsung heroes of
On August 21st, 2020, British Rowing announced that sport. So it gives me great pleasure to pay tribute to
Jürgen Grobler OBE has decided to step down as Chief Jürgen Grobler who is an exceptional talent and
Coach of the GB Rowing Team after 28 years. someone who has benefited so many athletes. His
Regarded by many as the greatest Olympic coach of dedication is a great example for everyone in the
all time, Jürgen has decided to end a glittering coaching Olympic Movement. I wish him all the best for the
career that has seen him personally coach eight gold- future.”
medal crews from Great Britain in each of the past
seven Olympic Games. Before moving to the UK in Reflecting on his long history of success at Olympic
1991, he had an outstanding coaching career in rowing Games and the impact he has had on the sport of
with the former East Germany. rowing, Jean-Christophe Rolland, FISA President said:
“Jürgen’s contribution to rowing as a coach is simply
Jürgen has coached some of Great Britain’s greatest tremendous. He has one of the most impressive
Olympic champions including Sir Steve Redgrave, Sir achievement lists in the rowing landscape and probably
Matthew Pinsent, Pete Reed and Andrew Triggs even beyond in the world of sport. Jürgen first coached
Hodge. His first two GB gold medals – in Barcelona a crew to an Olympic medal back at the 1972 Olympics
(’92) and Atlanta (’96) – were with the pair of Redgrave when he was just 26 years old and then continued to
and Pinsent. coach Olympic medal-winning crews through to the last
Olympic Games in Rio.
As Chief Coach for Men, and latterly Chief Coach for
Men and Women, Jürgen has directly coached 20 “Jürgen is very much respected among his peers and
Olympic champions to 33 gold medals from eight crews they all know of his knack of putting together the right
for Great Britain. Additionally, a staggering 23 crews combinations in team boats and also the knack of
have medalled at World Championships since 1991 of getting his crews to peak just at the right time. We will
which 16 took home gold. miss seeing Jürgen at international events especially
seeing him biking along beside races – usually out in
Jürgen Grobler said: “I have had the most incredible front.”
experience with the GB Rowing Team working with
fantastic British athletes for nearly three decades. This When Jürgen arrived at the Leander Club to coach in
has been a hard and difficult decision but British 1991, Steve Redgrave already had two Olympic titles
Rowing has big plans for Paris 2024 and we want to to his name but Matthew Pinsent was just 20 years old
organise it now to give the GB Rowing Team the best with two senior bronzes. Jürgen moulded them into one
chance of success. I can’t commit for the next four of the best pairs of all time and, after Atlanta, presided
years so I have resigned in order to let everything start over their move into the four which won gold in Sydney.
now.” With Tim Foster and James Cracknell, this crew won
world titles in ’97, ’98 and ’99 and their race for gold in
Sydney gained worldwide publicity, much of it attracted
by Redgrave’s quest for a record fifth Olympic title.
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Jürgen continued his winning streak throughout the Jürgen has always believed that Great Britain’s
early 2000s and into a hugely successful home Games success at international level has been the result of a
at London 2012, where the British team dominated on solid partnership between British Rowing, Team GB
the water. Most recently at the Rio 2016 Olympic and UK Sport. Dame Katherine Grainger, Team GB’s
Regatta, he delivered gold medals in both the men’s five-time Olympic medallist and British Rowing alumna
four and men’s eight. He was subsequently awarded said: “Over the last twenty years, it has been incredible
Sports Coach UK’s Lifetime Achievement Award in to see Jürgen lead the men’s team onto the podium
November 2016 and Lifetime Achievement Award at time and time again, coaching many athletes to fulfil
the BT Sports Industry Awards in April 2017. their dreams and successfully represent Great Britain
on the global stage.
Reacting to his decision to step down, British Rowing
Chief Executive Officer Andy Parkinson said: “On “Whilst I was never directly coached by Jürgen, he was
behalf of everyone involved in rowing in Great Britain, I an undeniably influential figurehead of the rowing team.
would like to say congratulations and an enormous We shared an extraordinary time at the Sydney
thank you to Jürgen for everything he has achieved Olympic Games in 2000; my first Olympics and Steve
during his 28 years with British Rowing. Redgrave’s memorable last. Jürgen may have been
finishing his partnership with Steve but he was just
“I am naturally very disappointed that Jürgen was beginning a bright new legacy with the British men’s
unable to finish his amazing career at the Tokyo 2020 four. His ability to create successful crews year after
Olympic Games scheduled this year as I am sure he year, decade after decade, is practically unparalleled.
would have finished on a high. What happens next is a To this day it feels a tremendous privilege to have been
discussion for another time – now is the time to part of British Rowing history and Jürgen has
celebrate a fantastic coaching career and an incredible undoubtedly and deservedly cemented his name in the
person.” record books.”
“I would like to wish Jürgen the very best for the future Working with athletes every day has always been a
and look forward to seeing him on the towpath at our huge motivation for Jürgen and four-time Olympic
National Training Centre (Caversham) anytime. He Champion Sir Matthew Pinsent was glowing in his
leaves an inspiring legacy at Caversham, across the praise of his former coach and mentor: “Jürgen has, for
sport in the UK and around the world.” a number years, credibly laid claim to be the best
rowing coach in history and I mark it as a privilege to
Jürgen has been a key member of Team GB since have had him guide my career. He has single handedly
1992 and Sir Hugh Robertson, Chairman of the British constructed the longest winning streak in Olympic gold
Olympic Association looks back on his massive medals in Britain and his staying power and
contribution during this time: “Jürgen Grobler has been commitment alone are remarkable. He's always
an extraordinarily successful coach in one of Team coached with a deep passion for his sport and his
GB’s most important sports. He has coached, inspired athletes. He's been one of the greatest assets for
and supported athletes to deliver their best results British rowing before, during and after our home
when it mattered, Games after Games, across Games in 2012.”
generations of athletes, and has been a key ingredient
in Team GB’s phenomenal success. As a coach and as
a man, he will be hugely missed.”
“People trusted me to help them
achieve their dreams” Jürgen Grobler
Jürgen is confident the GB Rowing Team will continue
to take on the world’s best and challenge for medals at
Olympic Games and World Championships having
topped the medal table at the last three Olympic
Games and two of the last three Paralympic Games.
“For nearly 50 years of my coaching career I have been
in the driving seat, working with athletes and fellow
coaches. People trusted me to help them achieve their
dreams but the show must go on and I really wish the
British team well,” Jürgen said.
Jürgen has coached some of Great Britain’s greatest Olympians.
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Mark Davies Chair of British Rowing added his praise Jürgen acknowledged that there are many more people
while also expressing his disappointment that his who have helped him to so much gold medal success.
career with Great Britain has come to an end: “He has “I would like to thank the whole rowing family for their
been the architect of close to three decades of GB fantastic support throughout my entire career and in
rowing dominance and he has defined how British particular the British fans. They have travelled the world
Rowing is respected both internationally and to support the team and I have always had big respect
domestically. I am very disappointed to see Jürgen go for that and also for the many parents and families who
and I would have loved to see him stay through to the support the athletes through good times and bad
Tokyo 2021 Games but I believe we have a great team behind the scenes.
at Caversham to build on Jürgen’s legacy in Tokyo next
year and beyond.” “Also, teams within teams have always been so
important to me. Take spares who didn’t make
British Rowing Director of Performance Brendan selection; their input was always just as crucial as they
Purcell now has the task of creating and overseeing a allowed the team to progress. The athletes will think
new coaching structure at the GB Rowing Team and that I just said that to make them feel better but I mean
preparing British Rowing’s high-performance it. It was always about the team.” ■
programme for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and
Paralympic Games and beyond. In the meantime, British Rowing Press Release.
Brendan paid tribute to Jürgen for his outstanding
service to the Team and rowing: “Jürgen has left a Jürgen Grobler OBE at the Olympic Games and World Championships
legacy in our sport of sustained medal success and a Olympic Games
commitment to performance excellence that we have
Gold Medals: 8 crews, 20 Olympians, 33 medals:
all been inspired and influenced by. Our responsibility
as rowers, coaches, sport science medicine 2016 Gold M4-, M8+
2012 Gold M4-
practitioners and team staff is to use that inspiration 2008 Gold M4-
and honour his legacy starting next summer in Tokyo 2004 Gold M4-
and then onto Paris.” 2000 Gold M4-
1996 Gold M2-
1992 Gold M2-
1. Sir Matthew Pinsent (4)
2. Sir Steve Redgrave (3) [Steve had won two gold
medals by the time Jürgen arrived in 1991]
3. Andrew Triggs Hodge (3)
4. Pete Reed (3)
5. James Cracknell (2)
6. Alex Gregory (2)
7. Tom James (2)
8. Steve Williams (2)
9. Paul Bennett (1)
10. Ed Coode (1)
11. Scott Durant (1)
12. Tim Foster (1)
13. Matt Gotrel (1)
14. Phelan Hill (1)
© Picture: Naomi Baker 15. Matt Langridge (1)
16. Constantine Louloudis (1)
Jürgen informed senior athletes, his crew and 17. George Nash (1)
18. Tom Ransley (1)
colleagues on 20 August that he has stepped down and 19. Will Satch (1)
Rio 2016 Olympic Champion in the men’s four 20. Mohamed Sbihi (1)
Mohamed Sbihi paid tribute: “This news is emotional
World Championships
for me and is a big shock. Jürgen is a father figure to
me. Everything I have achieved in my career is down 2019 Bronze M8+
2018 Bronze M8+
to a handful of people and he is the main reason for my 2017 Bronze M4-
success. 2015 Gold M8+
2014 Gold M4-, M8+
2013 Gold M8+
“As a team we now have to honour his 2011 Silver M2-
2010 Silver M2-
legacy through our performances over 2009 Silver M2-
the next year and in Tokyo.” Mohamed Sbihi
2007 Bronze M2-
2006 Gold M4-
2005 Gold M4-
World bronze medallist and women’s senior squad 2002 Gold M2-
2001 Gold M2-, M2+
athlete Jess Leyden added: “I feel really privileged to 1999 Gold M4-
have worked with Jürgen for the time that I did, both as 1998 Gold M4-
1997 Gold M4-
a rower and as an athlete rep. He’s given so much to 1995 Gold M4-
the sport and has achieved so much. We’ll definitely 1994 Gold M4-
see him around the towpath, I’m sure." 1993 Gold M4-
1991 Gold M2-
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GB 2KM RECORD BROKEN
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Mohamed Sbihi reclaims British 2km record in lockdown
Mohamed Sbihi MBE has reclaimed the GB To have two rowers break this elusive barrier is
Rowing Team 2km record while training at home, testament to how hard the squad have been training
setting a new fastest-ever GB Rowing Team time of throughout lockdown. “Tom and I push each other on
5:39.4 seconds and becoming only the eleventh and he’s a big inspiration to me,” Moe says of his
man ever to break the 5:40 barrier. teammate. “Hopefully I am to him. The great thing is
that the whole team is getting pushed on by this as well;
Just over a month ago, Moe’s teammate Tom George everybody is trying to catch up and bridge the gap.
set a new team record of 05:39.6 from his parents’ People are putting out phenomenal performances.
home in Gloucester, a feat which renewed Moe’s belief
that the result was possible. “Tom will break my score again soon. He’s not reached
his limits yet, he’s a young guy and
“When Tom went below 5:40, it was a huge inspiration I’m excited to see where he can take it.”
to me because it showed that it can be done,” Moe
reflects. “He is very different to me physiologically but Olympic Chief Coach Jürgen Grobler said: “I’m so
we are similar in terms of our results on the ergo. As I happy for Moe. He managed the lockdown situation
told him, my decision to try and go sub-5:40 wasn’t a really well and has been an inspiration to the other guys
kneejerk reaction to his result: I’ve seen lockdown as a in the squad.
great opportunity to push myself on the ergo and have There’s been some really good challenge and
been training hard over the past four months. My competition between the group over the past four
confidence has been growing internally over the past months. It shows the programme and training he’s
few weeks. As Tom said to me that morning, it was now been doing has worked for him.
or never.
“His mental toughness was really good and he
“I called Jürgen beforehand and told him I was going to delivered on the day when he said he would. I am very
try and break 5:40. I reassured him that either way I happy for him and his dedication to the training is
would be content. There’s always that risk of trying, brilliant.
failing, being disappointed and losing momentum.”
“The battle between Tom and Moe shows the character
Moe has personal experience of missing out. He first of these guys. Tom says he will come back and go for
attempted to break the barrier four years earlier, but it again. Brilliant.”
ended up with a result of exactly 5:40.
With two Olympic Games under his belt, Moe knows
“I got complacent on that day and took it for granted,” better than most how much there is still to do. “It gives
he says. “I haven’t come close again until this year. us confidence in the programme, confidence in our
This time around I was incredibly nervous, it felt like a teammates and ourselves but now we need to transfer
final. Matthew Pinsent has always spoken about nerves that onto the water,” he says. “That result on the water
being a good thing - it’s one of the things I remember in Tokyo next year will be much more important to Tom
from his book, that nerves mean you’re on form.” and I than any individual accolades we may get.” ■
British Rowing Press Release
12 | The Wave Rowing @TheWaveRowingDear rowers,
Dear friends,
Launched in 2005 and after some major changes in 2019, the 16th edition of the Challenge Prince
Albert II is back on the 4th & 5th December 2020.
Following the successful edition of last year, the Organizing Committee has decided to maintain
its new format and its concept, where the best of coastal rowing is brought together in the amazing
and sunny Principality of Monaco.
Due to the global context, all the sanitary measures required will be assured in order to ensure a
smooth running of the event and the health of the rowers and spectators, in accordance with the
Monegasque law.
The event will start on Friday 4th December with a first day dedicated to the preliminary heats
on a 4000m course.
On Saturday 5th December, we will appreciate the day of the finals, on a 6000m course.
As on the last edition, the competition is open to the Senior and Master rowers (A, B and C) in
the following boats:
Women: Solo (CW1x), Double (CW2x), Coxed Quad (CW4X+),
Men: Solo (CM1x), Double (CM2x), Coxed Quad (CM4X+),
Mixed (crew composed by 50% of women and men, excluding cox): Mixed Double
(CMix2X), Mixed Coxed Quad (CMix4X+).
Finally, we are pleased to announce that the Prize Money Award has been renewed.
Registrations are open until November, 21th 2020 on the basis of first-come, first-served,
subject to availability, so don’t wait too long before joining us.
All information on our website : www.cpa2.mc
Looking forward to welcoming you in the Principality on the 4th & 5th December 2020 to
celebrate the best of our sport.
Sincerely,
The Organizing Committee of the Challenge Prince Albert II
www.cpa2.mc
Challenge d’Aviron de Mer Prince Albert II de Monaco
contactcpa2@monaco.mcISSUE #4 | HERNE BAY JUNIOR
WHITE AWARDED SCHOLARSHIP
© Picture provided by: Herne Bay Amateur Rowing Club
William White awarded Oxford rowing scholarship
F ifteen year old William White, an aspiring young She continued to say "William is a natural sportsman
junior from Herne Bay Amateur Rowing Club, Kent, and has displayed a real love for sport through the
has been awarded a prestigious scholarship with camaraderie he injects into his many sporting
St Edward's School, Oxford, which will help him experiences. He also has the drive and desire to be the
with both his academic and sporting aspirations. best he can, no matter what the obstacles are''.
He will board for three years in which time he will be William's father is also the Captain of Herne Bay
coached, trained on an intense regime and with a view Amateur Rowing Club, who said a few words: "This is
to compete at a high level, predominantly at National an extremely rare opportunity and recognition of talent
Schools and Henley Royal Regatta. William starts on 1 in a young athlete, a break that is often missing with so
September. many talented individuals but also a testament to our
great club. Herne Bay Amateur Rowing Club is not just
For two months during Lockdown White was watched one of the oldest sporting clubs in the local area but
and evaluated via Zoom by the school's Senior coach, also one of the most grounded and stable
Jonny Singfield and Master in Charge of Rowing, Adam environments to nurture young people. It takes children
Moffat whose initial thoughts of William were "powerful in and teaches them the skill of coastal rowing but more
with reasonable technique who would be a great importantly, team spirit, comradery and respect for
addition to the school and boatclub. His physiology is others."
impressive and scores on the rowing machine are right
at the top end for his age group." This opportunity for William is something the club as a
whole has achieved as we have given him the
Initially pointed out to the school by Herne Bay Rowing foundation, the pathway and the self-motivation to
Club member and ex international rower, Daniel succeed.
Ritchie, it was clear that William was a determined and
focused boy who was prepared to work hard. William would like to thank all members of the club for
their support, especially those volunteers that make
Herne Bay High School, where William attended until rowing possible including the committee and senior
this year, has remained extremely supportive members that run the club on a day to day basis. He
throughout the process giving extensive references, would like to single out Keith Grove who has been a
together with words of encouragement and great coach and given him guidance through the past
excitement. three years since he started at the club.
Mrs. Jackie Wilson, Head of Omega College at the Herne Bay Amateur Rowing Club wishes William every
local school was "thrilled that Will has achieved this inch of luck and we look forward to watching him grow
scholarship and we send him our best wishes for this into an aspiring athlete.■
next exciting chapter in his life. He will be missed by
many staff and students but we look forward to If you would like to find out how you can join the
following his career. coastal rowing club visit www.hbarc.org.uk
Contribution by: Herne Bay Amateur Rowing Club
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ROWING SCHOLARSHIP
What awaits Will, why did they choose him? Is Why did you choose Will to take part in the
scholarship program?
this something that a junior member of within your
club may be interested in or aspire towards? Adam Will was pointed out to me through a friend and ex
Moffat, Master in Charge of Rowing at St Edward’s international rower, Daniel Ritchie, originally from
School, Oxford explains the decision and what the Herne Bay I believe! From early conversations with
scholarship will entail. Darren and Will, it was clear that Will was a determined
and focused boy who is prepared to work hard. His
physiology is impressive and scores on the rowing
machine are right at the top end for his age group. The
initial thinking was for Will to start in the 6th form,
September 2021, however his eagerness to get started
has meant he will start this September which we are
delighted about!
What were your initial thoughts when you saw Will
perform (via zoom)?
Powerful with reasonable technique who would be a
great addition to the school and boatclub.
What do you have in store for Will when he starts
in September and what will the training program
look like?
We will be working with Will for the next 3 years which
is very exciting for us, however the immediate plan will
be to help Will settle into life in Oxford. He will train with
the Senior group which consists of boys aged 16-18
and complete between 5-9 sessions a week
depending on the time of year and his progression. The
core elements of training consist of rowing on the
water, ergo's, running, strength and conditioning in the
gym. We also spend time on athlete well-being which
includes educating the group on mental health, diet,
William White rowing at the 2019 British Rowing Indoor Championships.
© Picture provided by Herne Bay Amateur Rowing Club.
psychology and injury prevention strategies.
What has been and what will be your involvement What do you see Will's future looking like?
with Will?
An exciting one with lots of opportunities for him to
My initial involvement with Will was to talk through and develop in all areas. We want Will to leave St Edward's
explain how St Edward's works and how the school having enjoyed his time here and be fully prepared for
could help him with both his academic and sporting whatever he wants to do next!
aspirations. Although rowing will play a key part of Will's
time at St Edward's, it is important for him and the What have previous students gone on to do?
school that he accesses many areas of school life. He Many things, it would be difficult to single out any one
will be supported by a strong pastoral team which in particular but they are certainly prepared for the next
includes his Housemaster, academic tutor and myself stage in their life, whatever that may be. From a rowing
as well as many other staff. point of view, students have attended Universities with
a view to taking the sport further, including Oxford,
My role allows me to oversee and work with many of Cambridge, Edinburgh, University of London, Imperial
the different age groups we have from 14-18, however College, Newcastle, Durham and Oxford Brookes.
I work closely with Jonny Singfield (Senior Boys Coach)
and therefore will be involved in Will's day to day We also have rowers who have been awarded
training. Communication between students and staff is scholarships in the USA at Harvard, Princeton,
important and even more so in a sport like rowing California and Northeastern.
where so much time is spent working together. A large
Have you had any previous students become
part of my role is to ensure that this communication is
Olympic medallists?
working properly; this includes all aspects of Will's
school life not just his rowing. The most recent Olympian from the boatclub is Stewart
Innes who rowed at the Rio 2016 Olympics in the men’s
coxless pair, finishing 4th. ■
Contribution by: Herne Bay Amateur Rowing Club
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GB ROW CHALLENGE
© Picture: GB ROW Challenge
Youngest team completes row around Great Britain
Writing on the Exe Endurow Instagram, the team had
After 42 days of rowing as part of the GB Row been documenting their entire journey and explained
Challenge, team Exe Endurow crossed the finish how they had been affected by the weather throughout.
line under Tower Bridge in London – the same Once completed, they wrote “What. A. Feeling. We’re
location they started from 42 days, 8 hours, 23 Done!!!, 1820 miles in 42 days 8 hours 23 minutes and
minutes and 16 seconds earlier to enter the record 16 seconds, and after battling just about every hazard
books as the Youngest team to ever row around and adverse condition that Britain could throw at us,
Great Britain. we’ve made it back to Tower Bridge and have
completed our circumnavigation of the UK mainland,
The Exe Endurow crew of Charles Bromhead, Harry becoming the record holders for the youngest team
Lidgleyand, Oliver Daw-Lane and Princess Margaret’s ever to do so.” The weather had resulted in a finish two
grandson Arthur Chatto embarked on their campaign weeks later than they originally hoped – even so, they
on July 5th, 2020 to help raise funds for the British Red are now part of line-up of 15 successful finishers to row
Cross’ COVID-19 response and for Just One Ocean, a around Great Britain.
charity that campaigns against plastic pollution in
oceans. The team had to isolate together before beginning their
journey in light of coronavirus precautions. Exe
Upon completion of the row on August 16th, 2020, the Endurow has the goal of raising approximately
team were greeted by cheering friends and family. £150,000 for their chosen charities.
Arthur wrote on Instagram that “it was an amazing
moment and made it all worth it; with a perfect way to
finish, jumping into the Thames and celebrating with
family.”
If you would like to donate to Exe Endurow, please
donate here:
www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/exe-endurow
Exe Endurow from left to right: Harry, Charles, Oliver & Arthur.
© Exe Endurow / GB ROW Challenge.
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Do you have a coastal, offshore or Ocean
challenge/event you wish to share or
advertise with the community?
rowing@thewaverowing.comISSUE #4 | INDOOR CHALLENGE
ROW IN A GARAGE
© Picture: Phil Kite
ROW IN A GARAGE 2,000 MILE CHALLENGE
Next year, 2021, will see a team attempt to row What inspired you to undertake the Row in a
2,000 miles in the arctic to cross the North West Garage challenge?
Passage. To help raise awareness and fundraising
During January and February, I had been spending my
during lockdown, the North West Passage (NWP)
2021 team turned to their rowing machines for a time looking for sponsors for the NWP 2021 expedition
but in March the world was turned on its head by the
#RowinaGarage challenge. The Wave Rowing
chats to Phil Kite to find out more. emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Whilst, like Leven, I was more than ever convinced that
Phil is a North-East businessman and until 2017, CEO
the world needed an expedition like ours to follow, to
of a diverse group of engineering businesses based in
get excited about and give us all hope of a better future,
Newcastle upon Tyne. For many years he was also a
it was clear that it was the time to support the
non-executive director of the Make UK, the
communities in which we live and those providing
organisation championing UK manufacturing.
medical care.
During his first mid-life crisis Phil went horse riding on
I realised many charities were struggling to raise the
a dude ranch in Wyoming and on his second, in 2018
funds that keep them going as mass participation
at the age of 57, he rowed the Atlantic Ocean.
sponsored sporting events like the London Marathon
were cancelled so I came up with the Row in the
Phil took up rowing at the age of 53 at the Tyne Rowing
Garage as a way of helping them out.
Club and has won medals at local regattas and British
Masters.
The initial idea was for the NWP team to row the 2,000
miles (3,218 km) of the arctic route in our garages on
In 2019, he signed up with the Leven Brown Expedition
concept 2 rowing machines, together rowing 24 hours
to row the Northwest Passage in 2021, the 2,000 arctic
each day. But with most of the team still working, 4 of
route between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
them as medics on the frontline, and myself on
lockdown with time on my hands, the final plan was for
In 2020, with the country in lockdown Phil has just
11 members of the team between them to row 12 hours
completed the 2,000 mile #RowinaGarage Challenge.
each day, fitting them in before and after they go to
work, and for me to eat, sleep, row repeat the other 12
hours of each day, on a 2 hours on, 2 hours off cycle,
24/7, until we reached the 2,000 mile target, the event
to be live steamed on YouTube from my garage.
The money raised to go to those charities that support
the National Health Service in the community with
mental health, stroke, cancer and end of life care.
© Phil Kite
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ROW IN A GARAGE
On average, how many metres did you aim to Where did it hurt the most and what advice would
complete per day? you give to others wishing to undertake an
endurance row on an erg?
Before the start I did some basic calculations and
thought rowing 12 hours a day, 2 hours on 2 hours off, I hadn’t specifically trained for the #RowinaGarage
I would row at a rate of 10.5km per hour and the rest of challenge and in the first day or two just went for it. I
the team, rowing 1 or 2 hours each per day, at a rate of ended up with a back issue, felt like a pulled muscle,
15km per hour. This would have meant the challenge and this meant doing a range of stretches for 2 minutes
taking just about 11 days. Unfortunately, I didn’t every 20 or 30 minutes and for a bit longer at the end
achieve my target and the challenge took us just over of each session.
13 days.
I then suffered from a lack of sleep and when I analysed
I picked the two-hour on, two hour off, shift pattern to it I was only sleeping around 3.5 hours a day. I kept a
match what we did in our ocean crossing and even daily record and force myself to sleep during the day,
slept in a camp bed next to the Erg. not just at night, and averaged about 5 hours their after.
Obviously, the backside takes a bit of a beating, and I
use sections of yoga mats on the erg seat to help ease
the pain. Standing up every 20/30 minutes was also a
tactic used. Wearing the right clothing is important and
whilst a lot of rower just wear shorts, I swear by G3 UK
microfibre boxer shorts underneath, these are
lightweight and breathable and allow you to stay cool
and dry.
With respect to others wishing to undertaking an
endurance row on an erg, either don’t or prepare more
than I did and make sure you are supported by a great
Phil slept next to the erg with a two-hour on-off pattern. © Phil Kite.
back up team looking after your food prep and your
social media so you can just focus on the row. If you
What did you eat in order to fuel your body and was have to do everything yourself, it will just tire you out.
this similar to the meals you're going to be eating
to row the NWP? How did you keep your mind occupied and
motivated throughout these long rowing
The idea to do the #RowinaGarage developed very sessions?
quickly so I didn’t plan any specific nutrition beyond
making sure I was eating something at end of each shift Such challenges are just as mental as they are
and drank a lot of fluids. I didn’t overeat, rather small physical. I suppose I fear failure, so this helps me
and regular with porridge pots during night time shifts succeed. To distract me from the mind numbingly
and snacks for use when energy levels were down. boredom of the row I attached an iPad just below the
erg monitor and watched Netflix and TV. In the last 20
On the NWP row, I expect we will be using freeze dried minutes of a tough session I would sing aloud to some
high calorie meals, although based upon my music, knowing that in 5 songs the session would be
experience on the ocean I will be a bit more selective over.
in meal choices.
When I finished the challenge I felt quite strong and
was on a high for a few hours but I think it was when
my mind relaxed, having achieved my goal, that my
body decided to shut down and remind me I was an
idiot and shouldn’t be doing these type of events. Whist
everyone was congratulating me on Facebook with
nice messages, my teammate Claire Hughes just
posted “daft sod”, and I think she was right.
The row was streamed live on YouTube to track his progress. © Phil Kite.
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ROW IN A GARAGE
How does this compare to rowing an ocean and Final words…
what are the similarities?
When the lockdown happened, I realised it was going
On the face of it rowing in a garage and rowing on the to be a challenge for all those businesses considering
ocean are vastly different but of course they have many sponsoring our NWP2021 expedition so decided to
things in common, both are endurance events, tough give them the space to deal with the situation created
on the mind and body. Whilst alone in the garage I was by Covid 19.
still part of the NWP team and we kept in contact on
WhatsApp, motivating and driving each other to So, for the #RowinaGarage, any costs were at our own
achieve our dally goals. I don’t think I would enjoy a expense and we just asked people to donate to our
solo row, the team environment is important to me. Of good causes. On behalf of the team I would like to
course, the biggest difference is in the garage I didn’t thank everyone for their support and donations, it has
have to use a bucket! been very much appreciated. I would also like to thank
my wife Lydia who kept me fed, watered and sane.
Are you raising money, who for, why and where can
they donate?
We are still raising money for charities and would love
more donations. You can do this by going to
GoFundMe and search for #RowinaGarage or click on
the link below:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/row-in-a-garage
The Northwest Passage 2021 is the brainchild of Leven
Many charities are struggling to raise the funding that Brown, the 5 x ocean rowing world record holder. Leven
keeps them going as mass participation sponsored describes it as the expedition of our time as we aim to be
sporting events are cancelled and the money raised on the first to successfully row the passage in a single season
our GoFundMe page will go to those charities that and in doing so we are looking to report on the
environment we encounter, the weather, ice and wildlife.
support the National Health Service in the community
with mental health, stroke, cancer and end of life care.
In recent years the Northwest Passage has opened up, as
the ice has melted due to climate change, but this doesn’t
The community charities we would like you to help us
mean it will be sufficiently open in 2021 for us to achieve
support are – Mind - Stroke Association - Daft as a our goal.
Brush Cancer Patient Care - St Oswald's Hospice
Leven plans to take 3 boats and 15 crew, giving the
expedition the best chance of success. The crew
members, whilst coming from many walks of life, are all
adventurers and explorers and include men and women
who have climbed mountains, walked the poles, rowed
oceans and dreamt of being part of such an expedition.
You can follow the team’s journey to start and its row
across the Northwest Passage on Facebook at NWP2021
and on our website www.nwp2021.com
Our plan is also for the crew to hold daily Facebook live
sessions talking about their live’s, what has driven them to
join the expedition, and their hopes and aspirations for the
future. You will hear from Leven Brown, the expedition
leader and 5 x Guinness ocean rowing world record
holder, and each of the other crew members that include
Athletes, Marine Biologists, IT experts, Environmentalist,
Medics, Marketing and Project Managers, all part of the
NWP team. Men and women who have climbed
mountains, walked the poles and rowed oceans".
I would like to say a BIG congratulations to Phil on completion of his
Phil celebrating upon completion of his 2,000 miles challenge. © Phil Kite. epic challenge. I know personally how difficult it can be. I would like
to say a big thank you for the interview with The Wave Rowing as
well as the advice given during my challenge – The Mayflower ROW
(coming in issue #5 – Autumn 2020).
Craig Chaulk, The Wave Rowing.
20 | The Wave Rowing @TheWaveRowingCOMING IN ISSUE #5 (Autumn)…
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Please email: rowing@thewaverowing.comROW LIA ROW ISSUE #4 | OCEAN - PACIFIC
© Picture: Dylan Reeves
Ocean rower Lia Ditton has embarked on her bid Before leaving, Lia said: “My decision to row the ‘half
to set the fastest ever time for a solo crossing from marathon’ before the full Japan to San Francisco
San Francisco to Hawaii. attempt next year was originally a humble training row,
but is now a fully-fledged record attempt! Once I leave,
As part of preparations to achieve her ultimate ambition all I know is that I am going on an adventure. My plan
to become the first person to row alone and is to row to Hilo, Hawaii, if the weather gods bless me
unsupported across the North Pacific in 2021, the with favourable conditions, I have a chance of breaking
professional sailor and writer departed on the 2500- the men’s record. If I go over 52 days, I will row on to
mile journey from San Francisco East Bay on 23:00 O’ahu to challenge the women’s record.
PDT on 17th June to challenge the all-time record of 52
days set by Rob Eustace in 2016. If Lia is still rowing “The Continental Shelf, which is almost always rough,
beyond this time, she will attempt to break Roz will be a major milestone. I will also have to row right
Savage’s 2008 women’s record of 99 days. through ‘Shark Café’, an area where Great White
Sharks leaving San Francisco are tracked by
The London-born 40-year-old, who trains from her base conservationists.
in San Francisco, spent the final few weeks before
setting off wiring her own boat, ensuring all the From anywhere between 250 miles and 750 miles, I will
necessary equipment was on-board and packing hope to pick up the Trade Winds to nudge me on my
enough food for 75 days while keeping her boat as light way. It is certainly not over, until it’s over, as from mid-
as possible. Her land-based team is assisting with July to August, the chances of hurricanes increase,
weather routing, medical support and safety, as well as while the Hawaiian Islands feature tropical micro
keeping friends and supporters updated on her climates, strong winds and currents around their
progress. shores.”
After departing under the famous Golden Gate Bridge, You can follow Lia’s progress at…
Lia’s daunting voyage will require her to negotiate the
notorious difficulties associated with the Continental
https://rowliarow.com/find-lia/
Shelf before facing the possibility of ship encounters,
extreme weather and currents, and the uninviting It’s been years in the planning…
prospect of travelling through a location known as the
‘Shark Café’. Lia has been preparing herself and her boat for several
years to ensure she is ready to take on the challenge
of rowing 5500 miles from Japan to San Francisco in
spring 2021, bidding to succeed where 19 other
attempts have failed. Lia has completed several long
training rows off the west coast of America, most
recently, a successful 728-mile, 24-day training row
from Ilwaco, WA, to San Francisco in September 2019.
Lia rowing in San Francisco Bay. © Picture: Dylan Reeves.
22 | The Wave Rowing @TheWaveRowingROW LIA ROW
ISSUE #4 | OCEAN - PACIFIC
To maintain her mission to become the first solo rower
to cross the North Pacific, Lia relies on the generosity
of her supporters through her RowLiaRow About Lia Ditton
crowdfunding campaign. Anyone who would like to add
any amount to contribute to the cause can visit
www.patreon.com/RowLiaRow. The RowLiaRow
‘Family of Believers’ are entitled to exclusive blog
content and updates.
© Picture: Dylan Reeves
Lia’s journey has resulted in some unforgettable moments, read her
updates and blog on her incredible journey so far.
Licensed captain Ditton, 40, has more than 150,000
© Picture: Dylan Reeves. nautical miles of experience and has competed in some
of the world’s most challenging ocean races. She was
Lia is also backed by several companies, including the only woman to complete the OSTAR 2005 single-
Databarracks, Discovery, Kenzen ECHO, London handed transatlantic race; finished second in the Route
Speaker Bureau and Ocean Racing. Gear sponsors du Rhum, France’s most-prestigious, single-handed
are PainsWessex, Spinlock, SWITLIK, Spectra and transatlantic race; captained the boat from the film
The Canvas Works. Lia’s Project Safety Sponsor is Waterworld; is the 53rd woman to row the Atlantic and
Ocean Signal, an ACR Electronics company. the 64th woman to row any ocean, and project
managed PlanetSolar the largest solar-powered boat in
the world.
www.rowliarow.com
Stay in Touch with Lia:
Website http://www.rowliarow.com
Real time tracker https://rowliarow.com/find-lia/
Blog https://rowliarow.com/blog/
Facebook http://www.facebook.com/rowliarow
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rowliarow/
Twitter @RowLiaRow
RowLiaRow crowdfunding campaign www.patreon.com/RowLiaRow
Find out more about Lia here https://vimeo.com/369312666
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TEAM COMMANDO SPIRIT
© Picture provided by: Team Commando Spirit.
Royal Marines Commandos to row the Atlantic Ocean
In December, Team Commando Spirit, made up of Speaking to the team, Jason ‘Foxy’ Fox, Co-Founder
four Royal Marines Commandos, will take on the of Rock2Recovery and DS in Channel 4’s SAS: Who
Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge as they row Dares Wins said: “This is an awesome challenge that
3000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean, in an attempt will test your strengths and weaknesses to the limit.
to win the race and set a new world record. Known However, I know you have it in you and I will be
globally as ‘The World’s Toughest Row’, the team watching your progress over the coming months and
will row from La Gomera, Canary Islands to for the race itself. But I am even more impressed that
Nelson’s Dockyard English Harbour, Antigua in you are raising money for The Royal Marines Charity
just a 28-foot long rowing boat. and for Rock2Recovery.”
Simon Hicklin, Gareth Evans, Calum Macrae and Jonathan Bell, CEO of The Royal Marines Charity
Tristan Lark will face 20-foot waves, row in 2-hour shifts added: "Royal Marines pride themselves on a positive
for 24 hours a day and battle sleep deprivation, salt mindset - on being first to understand, respond, adapt
wounds and physical extremes inflicted by the race. As and overcome. The work of The Royal Marines Charity
marines, the UK’s elite amphibious fighting force, Team and Rock2Recovery is all about rekindling this mindset
Commando Spirit have the training and the values to in those who are facing physical and mental battles
take on the challenge. Courage, determination, every day. Team Commando Spirit has embraced this
unselfishness and cheerfulness in adversity will get the mindset so they can overcome their incredible Atlantic
team through the race. challenge and raise funds to assist those we help to win
their battles.”
Together with Rock2Recovery and The Royal Marines
Charity, Team Commando Spirit are raising awareness Team Commando Spirit are looking to achieve £130k
of the mental health related issues faced by veteran of corporate sponsorship to get to the start line of the
comrades. The transition from military to civilian life is race so they can raise in excess of £100k to support
often challenging for Royal Marines, as they have to their chosen charities and the incredible work they do
adapt to being on their own after spending their career for members of the Armed Forces.
as part of a brotherhood. Team Commando Spirit want
to let comrades know ‘it’s ok not to feel ok’ and raise For more information on the team, sponsorship
funds and awareness to support them through their opportunities or their charities, please contact:
struggles.
Christine Madden
Tel: +44 (0) 7775 656068
Email: christine.madden@icloud.com
Website: https://teamcommandospirit.com
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TEAM COMMANDO SPIRIT
Team Commando Spirit are raising money for:
Rock2Recovery is a community interest company
that wants to save and change the lives of those in
our Armed Forces, our veteran community and
their families who are affected by stress. The
approach is to inspire, coach and motivate towards
a more positive future. This often involves saving
individuals from taking their own lives.
Rock2Recovery provides specialist change
management coaching for serving members,
veterans and their families of all services.
Increasingly Rock2Recovery is helping the 999
services too. Rock2Recovery does this for free
throughout the entire UK and is increasingly
receiving referrals from the NHS.
If you want to know more please visit the website:
www.rock2recovery.co.uk
We are the Royal Marines’ own Charitable
Association, so we are uniquely placed to
understand, respond and react, enabling Marines
and their families to overcome their challenges,
which include life changing injury, life limiting
illness, mental illness, transition to civilian life and
even poverty. Our work combines the following
roles:
● Prevent – ensure that members of our community
do not descend into acute need
● Respond – provide holistic support to those who
have serious mental, physical or other challenges
which threaten their independence and dignity
● Assure – provide professional and safe support
● Inform – ensure that our community knows how
to promote good health and welfare, and where and
how to seek help
● Collaborate – ensure that members of our
community are assisted by the most appropriate
source
For more information, please visit:
www.teamcommandospirit.com https://rma-trmc.org/
© Pictures & logos are respective of the relevant organisation
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