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Mersey RC History Today
It's been an interesting few weeks for MRC history. First we were told of a set of commemorative oars found in a loft in Leicestershire, then we were sent a silver goblet, dated 1886. The goblet was kindly donated by Mr Peter Bennett and had been awarded to the winners of the junior fours at Mersey RC Regatta. See our period photos page for pictures... click here for Pics
Liverpool Community Regatta - 20th June 09
This year's pubs and clubs style regatta is being held from 3pm on Saturday 20th June.
If you have a group of four people who have never rowed before but would like to try, then get in touch... We're looking for interested groups to take part in our annual beginner's regatta. Basic training will be given before the racing begins, so all you need to do is find four people and come along on the day.
For further information or to register, please contact info@merseyrc.com
Learn 2 Row 2009 an oarsome success!
learn2row spring '09 began on 7th April with a full course of enthusiastic new
rowers and with the second course now fully subscribed as well, Mersey RC
is planning to expand its coaching of new rowers even further.
War of the Roses 2009: Mersey Rowng Club was represented at the Bradford ARC "War of the Roses" Regatta on 25th April by seven members. Three Mersey scullers made it through to the quarter finals of the Coxed quad sculls event - Andy Coyne, Jerry Poupard and Seamus Keating - with Andy's quad beating Seamus' in the final. Three members were selected for the Main Event of the day, when their Lancashire clubs eight defeated a Yorkshire clubs eight. Well done to Steve Roberts, Vicky Roberts and Jerry Poupard.
COMING SOON! Learn to row returns - spring 2009.
Mersey RC will be running their learn to row course again during April and May. Click HERE for further details.
"Learn to Row August '08": Mersey Rowng Club will run their final Learn to Row course of the summer from 7th August. The course follows two similar courses that have successfully run this summer. For further information, please click HERE.
"World Fire-fighter Games 2008": During Summer 2008 Mersey RC will be the proud hosts the Lake Rowing event of the World Firefighter Games. Please click the image below for further details of the games...
"Monks In Boats": On Sunday, 17th June 2007, Mersey RC were proud to take part in a recreation of the original crossing of the River Mersey, which was first undertaking by Benedictine Monks. The event was part of the 800th Birthday Celebration for the City of Liverpool, marking the signing of Liverpool's Charter by King John in 1207. The row was completed in record time, using 15ft four oared boats. City council leader Warren Bradley said: "The Mersey ferry is central to the fascinating tale of how Liverpool developed down the centuries. It's fantastic that our maritime community is playing such a key part in celebrating our 800th year."
Click below for what the papers said of the event...
For photos of the event, please see our photos pages.