Author Archives: DaiLarge

A truly idyllic summers day! On Saturday 22nd July 2017 many rowing clubs formed up between North Fambridge and South Woodham Ferrers. They were all headed in pirate dress for a summer BBQ at Battlesbridge Mill. LTRC joined this flotilla … Continue reading →

On a cold, frosty and foggy morning in January you can only dream about the weather that we had on Saturday 17th June. On arrival at Queenborough there was a barrier across the High Street which we had to penetrate … Continue reading →

Four gigs and a crew of 22 set out from Two Tree Island on a voyage of discovery.  A disconcerting event was soon to develop on our row to “Coconut Cove”.  After a little briefing we set off for Coconut Cove … Continue reading →

Lower Thames Rowing Club on a day out with Broxbourne Rowing Club. 8.4 miles and 6 locks, but ONLY 1 pub !! Six intrepid LTRC members ventured forth on Saturday 25th March onto the uncharted waters of the River Lea, accompanied … Continue reading →

Thames Part 2 Oxford to Reading adventure row over the weekend of March 3rd to 5th 2017. Warnings by the environment agency were given to us (amber boards) as the river was in flood due to the very heavy rains … Continue reading →

So the Crazy Gang joined up again to undertake the “Pancake Row”.  11 Crew met at Napton on the Hill, on the South Oxford Canal to survey the scene and more importantly book a table in the local pub, The … Continue reading →

Another beautiful winters days row, from Bishops Stortford to Harlow (just wall to wall sunshine!) Two guest rowers from Broxbourn R C who want us to join them for a row sometime. 8 rowers, 1 invalid  (me) and 1 sweep … Continue reading →