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Welcome to the WEARA website!
Welcome to the Web site for the West of England Amateur Rowing Association (WEARA), it represents the interests of rowers throughout the South Western Counties and has an affiliated membership of 17 clubs. The web site was set up for use by the various WEARA committees and to provide a forum to introduce the sport of rowing in the Southwest.
Rowing is often described as the ultimate team sport and a world-class performance has been described to be as difficult as "getting eight guys to run a four minute mile, in step."
The sport has received unrivalled coverage through the successful performances of the British national squad at the 2000 Olympics, where Britain continued its record of winning an Olympic Gold medal in every games since 1984, a feat unrivalled by any other British Sport. At the 2000 games, rowing's most well known practitioner, Steven Redgrave, achieved an unbelievable fifth successive Olympic Gold medal, something never achieved by any other Olympian in any other sport.
This is of course rowing at its highest levels, but rowing is fundamentally based on a group of people who simply enjoy messing about in boats, whatever the level - competitive or recreational. It is a sport that exercises more muscles than any other, and constantly supports the body weight, placing less strain on joints and making it a sport suitable for any age group, people start rowing at school, university or with a club at any level of fitness and at any age.
To row you need good kinaesthetic co-ordination (-you know where your limbs are in relation to your body!) this is a much more common skill than good 'hand-eye co-ordination' and so if you can't catch, hit or kick a ball then you really want to start thinking about practicing your sport sitting down.
Hope you enjoy a look at rowing in the West country.
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 | MAYFLOWER OFFSHORE ROWING CLUB |
 PLYMOUTH COASTAL ROWING REGATTA SATURDAY 26th MAY 2012
Categories include: Singles; Doubles; Coastal Quads & Gigs. For Men; Ladies; Mixed and Juniors. £6 per seat. Briefing: 10:00. Races start 11:00; 13:00 & 15:00. Further information from: Gail Taylor. Tel 01752 311032. email regatta.morc@hotmail.co.uk www.mayfloweroffshorerowingclub.org P.S. There will be a gathering after the event. It will be £5.00 a head which will give
you a choice of Curry and Rice or Chilli and Rice with a dessert. Bring your own drinks.
If you would like to come and join us for a bit of a chat and possibly a dance, please
contact Becca Jenkins on email beccajenkins86@hotmail.com so that we have an idea
of numbers.
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Posted by bobb on Wednesday, May 16 @ 11:14:17 EDT (6 reads)
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| PLYMOUTH REGATTA |
SATURDAY 16th JUNE 2012
The West of England Amateur Rowing Association Championship Regatta
Straight 1000 Metre, 6 lane course on the River Plym.
Free car, boat and trailer parking will be available on Blagdons Meadow.
Excellent views for spectators.
Stake boat start, racing commencing from 14:30.
Events offered for 8+; 4+; 2-; 1x; 2x & 4x+.
Men; Women; Master; Junior and Mixed crews.
Closing date for all entries Saturday 2nd June 2012.
Entries and further details from the Regatta Secretary,
Plymouth ARC, Arnolds Point, The Embankment, Plymouth,
PL4 9JW.
Tel: 07977 060905. Fax: 01752 229744.
email: chris.moyse@total-freight.co.uk
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Posted by bobb on Tuesday, May 15 @ 10:51:02 EDT (4 reads)
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| WIMBLEBALL CHAMPIONSHIP REGATTA |
SATURDAY 23rd JUNE 2012
Racing commences from 12 noon.
Straight 8 lane 1000m Course.
Events offered for 8+; 4+; 2-; 1x; 2x & 4x+
for Men; Women; Junior and Mixed crews.
Veteran events organised by category or handicap using British Rowing start handicap system.
All races to be run under WEARA rules.
Refreshments available from 10:00.
Entries and further details from: Stephen Worley,
Lanacre, Combeland Road, Alcombe, Minehead. TA24 6BT.
Tel: 01643 702074. Mob: 07775 897084.
Email; s.aworley@btinternet.com
Closing date for all entries Saturday 9th June 2012.
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Posted by bobb on Tuesday, May 15 @ 10:50:04 EDT (6 reads)
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| TOTNES AND BRIDGETOWN ROYAL REGATTA |
SATURDAY 30th JUNE & SUNDAY 1st JULY 2012
Organised by Dart Totnes ARC under WEARA Rules.
1000m straight 3 lane river course.
Saturday 30th June. SENIORS.
Championship events. Men/Women.
4+ SA; SB; SC & Novice.
1x SA; SB; SC & Novice.
Non-Championship events. Men; Women & Mixed.
SA; SB; SC & Novice.
Sunday 1st July. MASTERS & JUNIORS.
Championship events. Masters (40+). Men & Women.
Junior Men & Women.
4+ J18.
4x+; J14 & J16.
1x J14; J16 & J18.
Non-Championship events. Junior Men & Women.
4x+ J13; J15 & J16.
2x J13 to J18.
1x J13; J15 & J17.
Masters A - G All events offered for Men; Women and Mixed crews.
Masters (B,C & D) & Juniors.
2x: Mas M & Jun W or Mas W & Jun M.
4x: Mas M & Jun W or Mas W & Jun M.
Entries and further details from: Pete Atkinson,
88 Marldon Road, Paignton. TQ3 3NW.
Tel: 01803 559503.
Email: titchvet@tiscali.co.uk
Entries close Thursday 21st June 2012.
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Posted by bobb on Tuesday, May 15 @ 10:47:34 EDT (3 reads)
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| EXETER REGATTA |
SATURDAY 7th JULY 2012
Details to follow.
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Posted by bobb on Tuesday, May 15 @ 10:46:14 EDT (4 reads)
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| PORT OF BIDEFORD REGATTA |
SATURDAY 14th JULY 2012
Racing under W.E.A.R.A rules over a 1000-metre course on the river Torridge. Racing commences at approx 1.00pm. Individual medals to winning crews CLOSING DATE – 6 pm FRIDAY 29th June
NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED CREW DOUBLING UP IS AT YOUR OWN RISK
List of events – 8+ Open 4+ Sen. A, B, C, Novice, Masters, J18, Mixed B, C & Novice 4X+ J16, J14 2X All classes offered dependent on entries ) Number of races may be 1X All classes offered dependent on entries ) restricted due to tidal constraintsAll events open to men and women If insufficient entries are received for a particular event, entrants will be upgraded to race at a higher level – please state clearly on entry form if you do not wish to be upgraded to row at a higher level
All entries must include names for inclusion in the programme under W.E.A.R.A rules Draw will take place at 8 pm. 1st July at B.A.R.C All persons are welcome Entry fees – W.E.A.R.A Clubs £ 4 .00 per seat W.E.A.R.A Junior events only £ 3 .50 per seat. Coxswains – free NON-W.E.A.R.A Clubs £ 7 .00 per seat Cheques payable to “BIDEFORD REGATTA”
Entries to Heather Godfrey, 24 Woodland Park, NORTHAM, Bideford EX39 2RP
OR to ddgodfrey@btinternet.com
NO TELEPHONE ENTRIES ACCEPTED |
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Posted by bobb on Tuesday, May 15 @ 10:44:31 EDT (4 reads)
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| FALMOUTH REGATTA |
SATURDAY 21st JULY 2012
Details to follow.
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Posted by bobb on Tuesday, May 15 @ 10:40:13 EDT (4 reads)
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| APPLEDORE & INSTOW REGATTA |
SATURDAY 29th JULY 2012
Details to follow.
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Posted by bobb on Tuesday, May 15 @ 09:38:46 EDT (4 reads)
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| PAIGNTON REGATTA |
SATURDAY 11th AUGUST 2012
Details to follow.
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Posted by bobb on Tuesday, May 15 @ 09:36:53 EDT (4 reads)
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| TORBAY ROYAL REGATTA |
SATURDAY 25th AUGUST 2012
Details to follow.
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Posted by bobb on Tuesday, May 15 @ 09:35:55 EDT (6 reads)
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