Glasgow Rowing Club
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Glasgow Rowing Club is a rowing
club, based in the Gorbals
area of Glasgow
, Scotland
. It is a private club, with no direct public funding. Application for membership is open to all.
, and CGARC was formerly The Printers Rowing Club founded early 1900s.
Both clubs had for some years resided as tenants of other clubs and part of the reason for the merger was the shared desire to build new premises. The boathouse, which was officially opened by the Lord Provost of Glasgow in May 1997, is located in Silverfir Place on the south bank of the River Clyde
, just along from Shawfield Stadium
.
The club colours are yellow and red. These were chosen to reflect the club's origins and were the minor colours of the predecessor clubs: GABC colours were pale blue, black and gold (not yellow) and CGARC were dark blue and red. The oar design has changed from the original yellow with red collar and red tip to the current design shown here.
in Nottingham member Lindsay Dick won the women's single sculls event, while her fellow member and partner Alastair Warnock won the equivalent men's event. Warnock also made good progress in the Diamond Challenge Sculls
at Henley Royal Regatta
that year, with one particularly noteworthy scalp in the first round, only to be beaten in the semi-final by the eventual winner of the event.
Lindsay Dick won a Bronze medal at the 2006 World Rowing Championships at Dorney Lake
in the Women's Lightweight Quadruple Sculls.
Her achievement was unusual in that she remained based on the Clyde through all the stages of qualifying for the GB team. It is usual for senior athletes targeting GB selection to base themselves somewhere in the heartland of British rowing; London
, the Thames
or perhaps Nottingham. Many GB athletes are proudly named as members of Scottish clubs, but few others, if any, have actually reached the necessary standard while training at their Scottish club.
In 2008 Fran Jacob was UK National Champion in single sculls.
At Henley Royal Regatta
in 2009 the club set a precedent for Scottish rowing clubs by having crews race in quarter-finals of two different events (the Britannia Challenge Cup
and the Wyfold Challenge Cup
), although neither crew progressed to the semi-final stage. Previous Henley participation has included Fran Jacob racing in the Princess Royal Challenge Cup
in 2008 and Alastair Warnock who reached the semi-final stage of the Diamond Challenge Sculls
in successive years; in 2004 and 2005.
Later in 2009, at the National Rowing Championships
, Glasgow crews won Men's Lightweight Fours (C. Logan, K. Docherty, J. Logan and S. Scrimgeour) and Men's Lightweight Pairs (C. Logan and J. Logan). Glasgow also had a share in the composite crew that won the Silver medal in Women's eights.
In March 2010, Glasgow members provided the core of a composite crew, along with rowers from Glasgow
and Strathclyde Universities, that won the Novice Academic category at the Women's Eights Head of the River Race
(WEHoRR), which lays claim to be the largest rowing race in the world for women-only crews.
Sport rowing
Rowing is a sport in which athletes race against each other on rivers, on lakes or on the ocean, depending upon the type of race and the discipline. The boats are propelled by the reaction forces on the oar blades as they are pushed against the water...
club, based in the Gorbals
Gorbals
The Gorbals is an area on the south bank of the River Clyde in the city of Glasgow, Scotland. By the late 19th century, it had become over-populated and adversely affected by local industrialisation. Many people lived here because their jobs provided this home and they could not afford their own...
area of Glasgow
Glasgow
Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland and third most populous in the United Kingdom. The city is situated on the River Clyde in the country's west central lowlands...
, Scotland
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
. It is a private club, with no direct public funding. Application for membership is open to all.
History
The club was formed on 4 December 1983 by the amalgamation of Glasgow Argonauts Boat Club (GABC), founded in 1924 and City of Glasgow Amateur Rowing Club (CGARC), founded in 1965. GABC was originally a club for the Alumni of Glasgow University Boat ClubGlasgow University Boat Club
Glasgow University Boat Club is one of the oldest institutions at the University of Glasgow, in the city of Glasgow, Scotland, with a rich tradition stretching back to its foundation in 1877. Although traditionally all-male, in 2004 the club underwent an historic transformation with the acceptance...
, and CGARC was formerly The Printers Rowing Club founded early 1900s.
Both clubs had for some years resided as tenants of other clubs and part of the reason for the merger was the shared desire to build new premises. The boathouse, which was officially opened by the Lord Provost of Glasgow in May 1997, is located in Silverfir Place on the south bank of the River Clyde
River Clyde
The River Clyde is a major river in Scotland. It is the ninth longest river in the United Kingdom, and the third longest in Scotland. Flowing through the major city of Glasgow, it was an important river for shipbuilding and trade in the British Empire....
, just along from Shawfield Stadium
Shawfield Stadium
Shawfield Stadium is a greyhound racing venue in the town of Rutherglen, South Lanarkshire, Scotland, located close to the boundary with Glasgow. It has also previously been a regular venue for football and speedway, as home to Clyde F.C. and the Glasgow Tigers respectively...
.
The club colours are yellow and red. These were chosen to reflect the club's origins and were the minor colours of the predecessor clubs: GABC colours were pale blue, black and gold (not yellow) and CGARC were dark blue and red. The oar design has changed from the original yellow with red collar and red tip to the current design shown here.
Major successes
In the 2004 UK National Rowing ChampionshipsNational rowing championships
The British Rowing Championships takes place every year. In general, once every four years the event is held at Strathclyde Country Park, the other three years it is held at the National Water Sports Centre, Holme Pierrepont...
in Nottingham member Lindsay Dick won the women's single sculls event, while her fellow member and partner Alastair Warnock won the equivalent men's event. Warnock also made good progress in the Diamond Challenge Sculls
Diamond Challenge Sculls
The Diamond Challenge Sculls is a rowing event for men's single sculls at the annual Henley Royal Regatta on the River Thames at Henley-on-Thames in England...
at Henley Royal Regatta
Henley Royal Regatta
Henley Royal Regatta is a rowing event held every year on the River Thames by the town of Henley-on-Thames, England. The Royal Regatta is sometimes referred to as Henley Regatta, its original name pre-dating Royal patronage...
that year, with one particularly noteworthy scalp in the first round, only to be beaten in the semi-final by the eventual winner of the event.
Lindsay Dick won a Bronze medal at the 2006 World Rowing Championships at Dorney Lake
Dorney Lake
Dorney Lake is a purpose-built rowing lake in the United Kingdom. It is located at grid reference near the village of Dorney, Buckinghamshire, and near the towns of Windsor and Eton, close to the River Thames. The lake is privately owned and financed by Eton College, who have spent £17 million...
in the Women's Lightweight Quadruple Sculls.
Her achievement was unusual in that she remained based on the Clyde through all the stages of qualifying for the GB team. It is usual for senior athletes targeting GB selection to base themselves somewhere in the heartland of British rowing; London
Tideway
The Tideway is a name given to the part of the River Thames in England that is subject to tides. This stretch of water is downstream from Teddington Lock and is just under long...
, the Thames
Rowing on the River Thames
The River Thames is one of the main rowing areas in England, with activity taking place on the Tideway and on the 45 separate lock reaches on the non tidal section. The river hosts two major rowing events The Boat Race and Henley Royal Regatta, and a large number of other regattas and long distance...
or perhaps Nottingham. Many GB athletes are proudly named as members of Scottish clubs, but few others, if any, have actually reached the necessary standard while training at their Scottish club.
In 2008 Fran Jacob was UK National Champion in single sculls.
At Henley Royal Regatta
Henley Royal Regatta
Henley Royal Regatta is a rowing event held every year on the River Thames by the town of Henley-on-Thames, England. The Royal Regatta is sometimes referred to as Henley Regatta, its original name pre-dating Royal patronage...
in 2009 the club set a precedent for Scottish rowing clubs by having crews race in quarter-finals of two different events (the Britannia Challenge Cup
Britannia Challenge Cup
The Britannia Challenge Cup is a rowing event for men's coxed fours at the annual Henley Royal Regatta on the River Thames at Henley-on-Thames in England. It is open to male crews from a single rowing club...
and the Wyfold Challenge Cup
Wyfold Challenge Cup
The Wyfold Challenge Cup is a rowing event for men's coxless fours at the annual Henley Royal Regatta on the River Thames at Henley-on-Thames in England. It is open to male crews from a single rowing club. Boat clubs from any university, college or secondary school are not permitted.The trophy...
), although neither crew progressed to the semi-final stage. Previous Henley participation has included Fran Jacob racing in the Princess Royal Challenge Cup
Princess Royal Challenge Cup
The Princess Royal Challenge Cup is a rowing event for women's single sculls at the annual Henley Royal Regatta on the River Thames at Henley-on-Thames in England. It is open to female scullers from all eligible rowing clubs....
in 2008 and Alastair Warnock who reached the semi-final stage of the Diamond Challenge Sculls
Diamond Challenge Sculls
The Diamond Challenge Sculls is a rowing event for men's single sculls at the annual Henley Royal Regatta on the River Thames at Henley-on-Thames in England...
in successive years; in 2004 and 2005.
Later in 2009, at the National Rowing Championships
National rowing championships
The British Rowing Championships takes place every year. In general, once every four years the event is held at Strathclyde Country Park, the other three years it is held at the National Water Sports Centre, Holme Pierrepont...
, Glasgow crews won Men's Lightweight Fours (C. Logan, K. Docherty, J. Logan and S. Scrimgeour) and Men's Lightweight Pairs (C. Logan and J. Logan). Glasgow also had a share in the composite crew that won the Silver medal in Women's eights.
In March 2010, Glasgow members provided the core of a composite crew, along with rowers from Glasgow
Glasgow University Boat Club
Glasgow University Boat Club is one of the oldest institutions at the University of Glasgow, in the city of Glasgow, Scotland, with a rich tradition stretching back to its foundation in 1877. Although traditionally all-male, in 2004 the club underwent an historic transformation with the acceptance...
and Strathclyde Universities, that won the Novice Academic category at the Women's Eights Head of the River Race
Women's Eights Head of the River Race
The Women's Eights Head of the River Race is a processional rowing race held annually on the Tideway of the River Thames in London on the 4¼ mile Championship Course from Mortlake to Putney....
(WEHoRR), which lays claim to be the largest rowing race in the world for women-only crews.