Upcoming Events:
- 1-5 July, 2009:
Henley Royal Regatta - 7th July, 2009:
CRA Time Race - 12th July, 2009:
Bedford Quart Sprints - 17th - 19th July, 2009:
National Championships - 21st - 24th July, 2009:
CRA Town Bumps - 25th - 26th July, 2009:
St Neots Regatta and Sprint Regatta - More Events... »
Welcome to The Isle of Ely Rowing Club!
The club was born out of the Diamond44 celebrations in February 2004 which marked the 60th anniversary of the 1944 University Boat Race rowed at Ely. The Club colours, dark blue for Oxford and light blue for Cambridge, symbolise this connection.
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News
14 May 2009
An oar-some effort from Isle of Ely
Isle of Ely Rowers Libby Milne and Nell Freeman, fended off still competition to take gold at the prestigious Ball Cup event at the weekend.
The event, held on the 2012 Olympic rowing course at Dorney Lake, in Eton, attracts some of the top young scullers in the country but the Ely pair held their nerve in a gripping final to take first ahead of close rivals Tideway.
Also racing on the day for Ely was Adam Hughes who was racing in the Junior 15 single sculls event. Hughes sauntered to victory in his heat and looked a strong bet for a medal placing as he lined up the final.
Having worked so hard in his heat. Hughes found the final more demanding and in a closely contested race took third place, winning bronze.
Announcements
29 June 2009
Charity Event in Association with Hydro International
An opportunity has arisen to further cement our relationship with Hydro International whilst at the same time having some fun in aid of a good cause. All other competitors have had one point added to their total points (in both rowing and sculling). This does not apply to those with 12 points as the maximum remains 12. As well as the changes to the Rules of Racing from the 1st April a new ARA rule requires all boats to display boat ID
On Saturday 18th July Hydro are organising "Running Water" in aid of the charity Water Aid at Glebe Farm, Watlington near King's Lynn. The aim is to carry a bucket of water over a 5km course as a sponsored individual or team of 5. The winners will be those individuals or teams who complete the course in the shortest time taking into account any penalties for water loss.
It would be great if we could show our appreciation to Hydro for their help and I urge you to take part. Please see the notice in the portakabin and add your name to the list. The lower age limit is 16.
To find out more about Hydro International's work with Water Aid visit the fundraising website
1 April 2009
Changes to ARA Rules of Racing
The ARA points scheme changed with effect from 1st April 2009. As a result, all competitors that used to have NV (Novice) status now have 00 pts.