We wanted to share an update with our community on the work we’ve been doing to renew our Safeguarding Framework.

A new Framework will be launched on 1 June 2026, covering concerns, disputes and reporting. Today, we are releasing our Raising a Concern procedure, ensuring that our community knows how concerns raised with British Rowing will be handled.

Hear  from our CEO, Tom Solesbury, below, or read on for more information!

Safeguarding is an area we have to get right –  if we cannot keep the children, young people, and vulnerable adults in our sports safe, then the rest of the work we do is meaningless.

Since he stepped into post two months ago, Tom has been visiting clubs up and down the country, listening to our community and learning about the different strains that clubs and volunteers face today.

Under our new framework, launching on 1 June,  British Rowing will take responsibility for all safeguarding cases – meaning cases where there’s harm or risk of harm to children or adults at risk in our sport.

British Rowing will also take responsibility for all cases of abuse, harassment, and bullying. All of these cases should be reported to British Rowing for an initial triage process.

We will also provide clubs and regions with a simple Club and Region Dispute Procedure through which they can deal with club matters.

This will include:

• Selection decisions
• Disputes over membership fees
• Training arrangements
• Squad organisation
• Allocation of equipment
• Disagreement between committee members
• Minor interpersonal conflicts

We will also launch a new Complaints Policy for any occasions that you may not be satisfied with the support you receive from British Rowing.

This new framework is just the start of our work in safeguarding. We’re delighted to announce that Danny Williams will be joining British Rowing as Director of Culture and Integrity. Danny will provide strategic leadership for safeguarding, integrity, welfare and culture, sitting on our Executive Team and working alongside our CEO Tom Solesbury to develop and deliver the frameworks that keep our sport safe.

Together, we will ensure that our response to safeguarding and conduct issues in rowing is proportionate, caring, and supportive.

If you have any concerns about anything in our sport, please report them to British Rowing at safeguarding@britishrowing.org.

Stay up to date by following the British Rowing website and social media channels

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British Rowing is delighted to announce Danny Williams as the incoming Director of Culture and Integrity.

Danny will provide strategic leadership for safeguarding, integrity, welfare and culture, sitting on our Executive Team and working alongside our CEO Tom Solesbury to develop and deliver the frameworks that keep our sport safe.

A highly experienced safeguarding and compliance leader, Danny has built his career around protecting the integrity of sport and prioritising the welfare of its participants at every level. His work is underpinned by a strong belief that safe, ethical environments are fundamental to both performance and long-term sustainability in sport.

Most recently, Danny served as Head of Safeguarding at UK Athletics (UKA), where he led the strategic development and delivery of safeguarding frameworks across the organisation. He was responsible for strengthening policies, embedding a culture of accountability, and ensuring that athletes, coaches, and staff operated within a safe and supportive environment. His leadership focused on continuous improvement, transparency, and aligning safeguarding practices with the highest national standards.

Prior to this, Danny held the position of Head of Safeguarding and Compliance at England Boxing, overseeing both safeguarding and regulatory compliance functions and working closely with clubs, officials, and partners to enhance governance and risk management across the sport.

Throughout Danny’s career, the central thread has been a commitment to integrity and welfare. He has consistently championed the importance of placing people at the heart of decision-making, ensuring that safeguarding is not just a requirement, but a core value embedded across all levels of sport. We’re very much looking forward to Danny joining our team.

Tom Solesbury said: “We’ve been deep in reviewing our safeguarding frameworks, as well as our culture both internally and externally at British Rowing. Danny joining the team is a huge, positive step in this direction, and we’re excited for him to drive positive change, enabling our sport to uphold the highest standards of safety, ethics, and accountability. Welcome, Danny!”

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Tom began his visit to West Midlands at  Evesham Rowing Club, where he spent time talking through his future vision for rowing.

“This was a hugely exciting moment for us,” said Evesham Rowing Club Chairman Simon Edwards. “As one of Britain’s oldest rowing clubs, we’re thrilled to be helping to shape the future of our sport. To welcome the CEO of British Rowing shows how important rowing clubs like ours are in the national picture. Evesham Rowing Club and British Rowing are moving in the same direction with new momentum and a clear vision, so this has been the perfect moment to get together and discuss how local initiatives and national leadership can work together to strengthen rowing from the ground up.”

Listen to Tom speaking to the Evesham RC Juniors below!

 

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Tom also visited Stourport Boat Club, and Captain Liz Danby shared that  “Tom struck me as someone who truly understands rowing – not just the sport itself, but what it means within our region.

“He took the time to listen carefully to our thoughts, showing a genuine appreciation of both our ambitions, and the challenges we face locally. What stood out most was his proactive approach; he was already considering plans to introduce rowing into primary schools through an indoor rowing programme, demonstrating real commitment to growing the sport from the ground up.”

Tom finished his West Midlands trip in Pengwern BC. He said “Today has been all about listening just as much as sharing ideas. Our country’s rowing clubs, and the insight and experiences of their members and volunteers, will shape how we move forward together to build a strong, inclusive future for rowing across the UK. Rowing can have a hugely positive, life-changing impact on people. It has been fantastic to see the sport thriving on the banks of the River Severn thanks to the hard work of the amazing local volunteers and rowing community whose dedication is powering the future of our sport.”

Hear from Tom on the rest of his trip below

I started my visit in the Wiltshire, Avon, Somerset and Gloucester Region at Gloucester RC, visiting the boathouse and seeing the great developments happening there. It was especially great to be able to go out on a launch at Avon County RC, and they were kind enough to host us for a discussion with the regions other clubs.

The next day it was off to Wales. It was brilliant to catch up with Dan Fella, CEO of Welsh Rowing and their Chair Simon Reeves. We have an incredibly open and collaborative relationship with Welsh Rowing, and I’m excited to carry that forward, and work alongside both Welsh and Scottish Rowing in the years ahead. We visited Cardiff Met University and met with the Vice Chancellor; it was good to hear about their plans for a new course.

Exeter Rowing Club was kind enough to host me for their club night, where I met with a number of clubs including Exmouth, Torquary, Dart Totnes, Plymouth, Bideford and Wimbleball for an open, honest chat about the issues affecting the region. It was also good to learn more about the West of England Amateur Rowing Association.

I was able to re-award Stephen and Andrea Worley their regional British Rowing Volunteer of the Year Awards, and it was really special to be able to do that in their region.

When will Tom be in your region?

Tom’s visits continue from 20th April in the Thames Region and Wessex and South East Coast. Check in with your regional representative on where Tom will be in your region if you’d like to speak with him!

Thames Region – from 20 April

• Auriol Kensington RC at 19:00
• Marlow RC 07:45-08:30 and 16:00-18:00

Wessex and South East Coast – 24 April

• Studland (Morning)
• Lymington RC (Club Lunch)
• Langstone Harbour and the Coastal Rowing Academy

Thames Region – 27 April

• Kingston RC at 19:00

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Registration is open for your chance to represent Team GB at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games.

The Youth Olympic Games in Dakar 2026 will be the first-ever Olympic event to be held in Africa. It is set to feature 2,700 athletes across 35 sports, and you have the chance to be one of them!

Rowing will be represented by Beach Sprints and the racing will play out on Saly Beach, one of Senegal’s premier coastlines from 31 October – 3 November.

This will be the fourth edition of the Summer Youth Olympic Games. The last time the world came together for the Games, Team GB was represented by Georgie Robinson Ranger in the Women’s Single Sculls while Theo Darlow and Mikey Dalton raced in the Men’s Pair. The trio travelled to Buenos Aires, Argentina returning home with a brace of top 10 finishes.

Are you eligible?

To apply to compete in Dakar, you must meet the following criteria:

• Age: Candidates must not have reached their 18th birthday before the end of the event closing ceremony, at midnight on 13 November 2026.
• Ambition: You are driven to represent Team GB on the world stage.
• Experience: While Beach Sprint experience is beneficial, it is not a barrier to apply.

Key events

We are selecting one female and one male athlete to represent GB. These two athletes will race in singles, then partner-up for the mixed double.

• 20 April: Registration Deadline
• 10 August: Selection Event – English Junior Beach Sprint Championships
• 11-12 August: Invitational Trials
• 27 October – 5 November: Travel Dates for Youth Olympic Games 2026

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GB Performance Development Academies have one purpose: to recruit and develop individuals into athletes with Olympic potential. This past weekend showed the strength and depth of their programme, which has been producing rowing legends for decades – including four time Olympian Helen Glover.

Women’s Double Sculls Winners at Final Trials 2026. Credit: Benedict Tufnell / British Rowing

Senior Performance Development Coach Dan Harris said: “Having athletes who took up rowing for the first time at university competing in a final national Trials a little over a year later is incredible. Last weekend’s Trials saw Academy alumni who have gone on to win Olympic medals racing against current Academy athletes who are just starting their international journeys, both ending up on the podium. We’re always on the look out for young people to join our programme – and weekends like this prove that the system works.”

As well as significant success across the Men’s and Women’s Double Sculls, Academy alumni George Bourne and Archie Drummond won gold and bronze in the Men’s Pairs respectively.

South West GB Performance Development Academy (Bath and Bristol)

South West GB Performance Development Academy alumni Cedol Daffyd topped the table for the second year in a row, alongside partner Tobias Schröder. Cedol is a reigning European Rowing Champion and a World Rowing silver medallist after a glittering 2025 season where he medalled at every international competition he raced. Cedol started rowing at the University of Bath in 2021, when he passed a stand at the Freshers Fair advertising the sport.

Men’s Double Sculls winners at Final Trials 2026. Credit: Benedict Tufnell / British Rowing

Cedol said: “I’m so happy to get back to back wins at April trials and to do it today with Tobias was epic. This is the most intense testing we do in the year. You are racing your teammates, you’re at your home base, there’s other members coming in to try and beat you. And we also have to prove why we’re in the team. But it’s a great weekend and now we can enjoy racing as a team, not against the team!”

Cedol was racing against fellow GB Performance Development Academy alumni Jamie Gare, who placed third overall with partner James Cartwright in the Men’s Double Sculls category. Jamie joined the senior GB Rowing Team last year.

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Becky Wilde is one of the University of Bath’s most decorated sporting alumni, winning bronze at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Along with Cedol, she spent the 2025 rowing season gathering medals, becoming European Rowing Champion and a World Rowing silver medallist in the Women’s Double Sculls. This weekend she placed second overall at GB Rowing Team Final Trials.

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The South West’s success didn’t just come from alumni. Rebekah Court, currently a student at the University of Bath and a member of the GB Performance Development Academy placed just behind Becky Wilde, finishing third overall. Rebekah represented GB three times last summer, once at the Schleswig-Holstein Netz Cup where she finished in third place, once at the World University Games where she placed fourth and once at the European University Rowing Championships, where she won gold. She represented Bath University BC at last year’s November Trials and finished 9th on the water in a single scull. This time she raced alongside partner Ellie Dash, a member of Hartpury University’s GB Performance Development Academy.

Rebekah said: “It feels really good to start the season like this. It’s a credit to the double and to Ellie, and the work we’ve put in. It shows what consistency and grit can deliver, and big thanks to the South West GB Performance Development Academy and our coaches for their support.”

Tom Selby is the Performance Development Coach at the South West Academy and coached the crew to their third place finish.

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Tom said: “Being able to coach Rebekah and Ellie during our Belgium training camp, where we brought together athletes across Performance Development Academy centres, was a great opportunity to connect and build as a crew. Over the last three weeks, they built strong confidence and genuine belief heading into the Trials, with clear intent to push for the A Final. Coaching them through that period and seeing the energy, professionalism, and positivity they brought to each session was a key factor in delivering the bronze medal outcome.”

University of Bath student Toluwani Adelaja was also invited to race Final Trials, an incredibly impressive feat 17 months after being talent spotted by the Academy. Tolu was the only under 21 female athlete in attendance at Trials, racing alongside partner Louise Brookes from the Yorkshire Performance Development Academy and placing 10th overall.

Tolu said: ““Trials was sick, but it was a lot. I’m glad I’ve got my first trials season out the way; I learnt a lot at once, especially in tricky conditions.”

East Midlands GB Performance Development Academy (Nottingham)

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The East Midlands GB Performance Development Academy is home to Poppy Baker, who raced to gold last summer at the World Rowing U23 Championships. The U23 World Rowing Champion finished fourth in the Women’s Double Sculls at Trials, just behind Rebekah Court and Ellie Dash.

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Fellow East Midlands Academy athlete Ursi Flemming finished 7th overall after winning her B final in the same event, and Adrian Biddle of Nottingham RC placed 3rd in his C Final, putting him at 13th overall in the Men’s Double Sculls.

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Performance Development Coach for the East Midlands Ben Wellburn said: “All the East Midlands athletes did brilliantly. Big performances across the board, it’s great to see more Nottingham athletes on the scene.”

Yorkshire GB Performance Development Academy (Leeds and York)

Louise Brookes of the Yorkshire GB Performance Development Academy placed 10th overall for the Women’s Double Sculls alongside Toluwani. Louise is currently a British Championship record holder and broke the all time record for the Women’s Rate 24 1000m and 250m Max Power erg tests on GB Performance Development Academy camp last month.

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Issac Morris, racing for Leeds RC and York City RC, also finished 10th overall in the Men’s Double Sculls after coming 4th in his B final.

Performance Development Coach for Yorkshire Matt Mole said: “Louise and Issac both racing in their first U23 April Trials is great for the Yorkshire Academy. They did incredibly well and demonstrated both their commitment and their physicality in challenging conditions. I’m looking forward to seeing how they progress through the Olympic talent pathway, and how they tackle the upcoming racing season, taking learnings from this weekend.”

GB Performance Development Academies recruit individuals with no rowing experience and develop them into athletes with Olympic potential.  Anyone who meets age and height requirements can test to join the Academy. Testing is open to individuals between the ages of 14-22 above 5ft 8in (176cm) for females and 6ft 2in (188cm) for males.

Apply for Olympic Talent Testing

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The Almanack is an invaluable reference book for members of the rowing community throughout England, Wales and Scotland. Packed with photos throughout, this year’s 344-page book provides a definitive record of all racing results from 2025, covering head races, regattas and other competitions for classic and coastal formats, skiff racing, indoor rowing and both the GB Rowing Team and England Team.

Each Almanack features an editorial article and in this edition we hear about the life changing work going on at Lancaster John O’Gaunt RC to support refugees and asylum seekers. This project saw them shortlisted for World Rowing’s Rowing Programme of the Year Award.

The Obituaries section pays tribute to members of the rowing community who passed away in 2025.

The British Rowing Yearbook section provides a wealth of key information all in one place, including members of Committees, Panels and Regional Rowing Councils. The Rowing Directory of clubs has colour illustrations of each club’s blades, as well as competitions by region.

The Almanack contains the latest version of the Rules of Racing, which can be downloaded here, along with a summary of changes.

Complimentary copies of the British Rowing Almanack will be digital, and instructions on how clubs and Life Members can access their copies have been sent via email. Almanack subscribers who have had direct debits collected can expect their copies to arrive soon.

How to order the 2026 British Rowing Almanack

This year, the Almanack is available to clubs in digital form, which will be distributed separately. Additional physical copies can be ordered from the British Rowing shop.

The price of the Almanack is £35.50 for a standard ‘perfect bound’ version or £38.50 for a comb bound version. The digital edition will cost £5.00.

You can order by heading to the .

The Umpires’ Handbook 2026

Following the decision that no changes are to be made to the British Rowing Rules of Racing for 2026, The Umpires Handbook will now be sent out.

Note that Handbooks will not be sent to Umpires with current credentials who do not have an active British Rowing membership, which is a Licence Administration requirement. Those who fall into this category should, once they have renewed their membership, contact info@britishrowing.org to request that their copy is sent to them.

Regional Umpiring Committees can order extra copies for trainees by emailing info@britishrowing.org.

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Ahead of 1 April, there will be no changes made from the 2025 Rules of Racing for the upcoming season. All competition organisers, umpires and members of British Rowing should continue with their existing plans as normal.

We at British Rowing recognise the significant voluntary contribution of time and knowledge that the Rules of Racing Panel continue to give in order to keep our rules relevant to our sport.

If any changes are to be made to the Rules of Racing ahead of April 2027, they will be communicated well in advance of coming into effect.

All information about the existing and continuing Rules of Racing can be found here.

The purposes of the Rules of Racing are to:

• Provide a basis for safe, fair, and equal racing
• Ensure that due notice is taken of the RowSafe Guidance
• Provide a consistent framework for the regulation and organisation of rowing competitions

The Rules of Racing specifically cover:

• Classification of Competitors
• The Personal Ranking System
• Classification of Events
• Competition Organisation
• Conduct of the Race
• Racing
• Disputes and Disciplinary Procedures

Appendices cover:

• A Glossary of Terms
• Essential Equipment for Officials
• Primary Events
• Additional Para-Rowing and Adaptive Requirements
• Stable Boat Competitions
• Offshore Rowing Competition Rules
• Beach Sprints Competition Rules
• Masters Handicap System

Rules of Racing

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There are several capital grant opportunities currently available to clubs to support equipment purchases, facility refurbishments and wider community activity. These grants offer a range of investment levels and priorities, from small-scale equipment grants to significant capital developments.

Please ensure you carefully review the eligibility criteria for each funder before submitting an application.

Rowntree’s Free the Fund Community Grant Programme

This year, four community projects in the UK and Ireland will receive funding of up to £10,000 to host fun summer activities for people aged 21 to 65. It focuses on bringing communities together through creative and inclusive activity.

This can include transforming an outdoor space or community garden, running a summer art festival or purchasing sports, arts, theatre or music equipment.

Grant size: £10,000
Deadline: 31 March 2026

Bernard Sunley Foundation

The Bernard Sunley Foundation supports a wide range of capital projects, helping charities improve buildings and facilities that deliver long term community benefit. Their funding is typically focused on projects that enhance infrastructure and increase impact.

Rowing clubs registered as charities with an annual income under £10 million may be eligible, particularly for projects such as boathouse development, accessibility improvements or major refurbishments.

Grant size: £10,000 to £5 million
Charities with an annual income of under £10 million

The Clothworkers’ Foundation

The Clothworkers’ Foundation provides funding for capital projects and essential equipment, with a focus on organisations working with disadvantaged and underrepresented groups. Their grants aim to improve access to services and opportunities. For rowing clubs, this could include investment in boats, ergometers, safety equipment or adaptations that support inclusive and adaptive rowing programmes.

Grant size: Small grants: £15,000
Larger grants: £15,000+

Garfield Weston Foundation

The Garfield Weston Foundation offers flexible funding across capital projects, core costs and project specific activity. Their approach supports charities to deliver effective and sustainable work within their communities.

This flexibility makes it well suited to rowing clubs seeking support for facility improvements alongside the delivery and development of participation programmes.

Grant size: £1,000 to £1,000,000

Sport England Movement Fund

The Sport England Movement Fund provides support for projects that help people get active, with a focus on reducing inactivity and tackling inequalities.

Funding is available for both capital and revenue costs, including equipment, facility improvements and the delivery of activity. Rowing clubs can use this fund to grow participation, particularly among underrepresented groups and communities.

Grant size: up to £15,000

The Rowing Foundation

The Rowing Foundation provides funding for equipment and the refurbishment of boats, with a particular focus on junior and adaptive rowing.

This fund is well suited to clubs looking to develop youth pathways or improve provision for adaptive athletes, helping to increase access and participation in the sport.

Grant size: up to £4,000

Find all grants on our Club Development page here.

If you require further support or guidance, please contact our Fundraising Manager at: community@britishrowing.org

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In a final step towards gender parity, announces the names of the three new Women’s quadruple sculls events in the Intermediate, Club and Student Categories at the 2026 Regatta (Tuesday, 30 June to Sunday, 5 July), two of which will carry royal titles following approval from Buckingham Palace.

The Princess of Wales Challenge Cup has been introduced as a new Women’s Intermediate event. This event directly mirrors its Open equivalent, The Prince of Wales Challenge Cup, and will expand opportunities for the best club and student female scullers below the Premier (senior national team / Olympic) level. More importantly, the name evokes the strength associated with the iconic women who have held the title of HRH Princess of Wales whilst capturing the contemporary nature of the new event.

The Danesfield Challenge Cup will be the second Women’s Club event following The Wargrave Challenge Cup for Women’s Club eights, introduced in 2021. The Danesfield name has three significant connections to the Regatta. First, Danesfield House is situated on the same site as Celtic tribes famous for their formidable female warriors who put fear into the minds of Roman occupiers. Henley Royal Regatta hopes this event will see a continuum of ‘warrior’ spirited women associated with this name. Second, Danesfield House was also the wartime centre of photographic intelligence where women played a decisive and highly skilled role during the Second World War. Finally, it was the home of the Garton family; John Garton was an inspirational Chairman of Henley Royal Regatta through the 1960s and 1970s, successfully navigating the event through financial turmoil.

The third new event, The Queen Victoria Challenge Cup is the new Women’s Student event. This event sits alongside the Open equivalent, The Prince Albert Challenge Cup. Both ‘The Victoria’ and ‘The Albert’ provide an opportunity for universities to compete at Henley Royal Regatta with four rowers rather than eight. Most importantly, ‘Queen Victoria’ is globally recognised for longevity, modernising, and heritage. All qualities that Henley Royal Regatta aspires to.

Honouring these new events celebrates the history of female excellence, precision, and leadership, aligning the Regatta’s competitive structure with its broader commitment to equity and recognition.

In addition, female scullers can now progress through the Regatta from Junior to the Olympic-level Premier category, creating a pathway that should have a positive impact on women’s sculling for all schools, universities and clubs that compete at Henley Royal Regatta.

Women can now compete in 14 events, with 10 new Women’s events added since 2017, paving the way for an equal number of Open and Women’s events at the 2027 Regatta, achieving gender parity by event for the first time. This highlights the Regatta’s ongoing commitment to creating a competitive racing programme that fosters inclusivity, equity, and recognition.

Committee member and Olympic medallist, Jess Eddie said: “The introduction of three new women’s events represents a significant step forward in creating greater opportunities and pathways for female athletes at all levels. The Princess of Wales, Danesfield and Queen Victoria Challenge Cups will not only celebrate rowing heritage but will also honour successful and powerful women throughout history and today. And we are really excited about revealing the three trophies closer to the Regatta.”

Richard Phelps, Chair of the Committee of Henley Royal Regatta said: “We are thrilled that Buckingham Palace approved the names of these new events. It confirms the strong links between the British Royal family and the Regatta since we received royal patronage over 150 years ago from Prince Albert in 1851. How fitting that ‘Prince Albert’ and ‘Queen Victoria’ are back together on the hallowed waters of Henley Royal Regatta. These three new events ensure our competitive programme is more inclusive and balanced than ever before, while maintaining the high standards and traditions of the Regatta.”

Henley Royal Regatta’s vision aims to broaden its appeal, establishing itself as the premier international regatta and an iconic British sporting event for both rowers and spectators alike. With a focus on gender parity, inclusivity and enhanced experiences, Henley Royal Regatta is poised to continue breaking barriers and redefining excellence both on and off the water.

This trophy news follows the announcement that Henley Royal Regatta will formally include the Scottish Rowing Championships as an event whose results will be used in assessing crews for pre-qualification for the 2026 Henley Royal Regatta.

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British Rowing is thrilled to reveal that Luke Dillon has been elected as Chair of the new Rowing Committee.

After elections by the British Rowing’s Regional Representatives, Luke Dillon will serve as the first Chair of the new committee. Luke brings a wealth of expertise in sports governance, strategic leadership, event management, and innovation. He currently serves as Chairman of the Junior Inter-Regional Regatta and Secretary of the Metropolitan Amateur Regatta, and has been a member of the Committee of Management at Henley Royal Regatta since 2021.

Luke Dillon

The key objective of the Rowing Committee is to ensure the expertise of the rowing community contributes effectively to the strategy and governance of British Rowing.

Following Luke’s successful appointment as Chair, a Deputy to the Rowing Committee Chair will be appointed (from the British Rowing Board), and the second phase of recruitment will commence. This phase will focus on recruiting a Community Representative and Racing Representative followed by six general members to the Rowing Committee.

During the same meeting, a second election was held for the role of Non-Executive Director. The Regional Representatives elected Martha Nutkins to the role.

Currently Captain at Derby RC, Martha has a strong track record of scaling businesses through strategic leadership, commercial insight, and stakeholder management. She will bring extensive experience working at board and executive level, including direct management of UK senior leadership teams.

Martha Nutkins

As part of her new role, Martha will provide strategic oversight, uphold strong governance, and contribute independent expertise to the Board as the organisation drives the growth and long‐term development of the sport.

In 2018, Martha won British Rowing’s Volunteer of the Year Award in recognition of her outstanding work to help grow and diversify the club and its membership.

We are all looking forward to working with Luke and Martha to strengthen the sport and ensure that people have positive and life-changing experiences through rowing.

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