Runcorn Rowing Club

Runcorn Rowing Club is a rowing club in Runcorn, Cheshire based on the River Weaver. The club has access to 10km of rowable river from Weston Marsh Lock to Dutton Lock.[1]

Runcorn Rowing Club
MottoLatin: Validus ut Perago
(Strong to the finish)
LocationRuncorn, Cheshire
Coordinates53.3109°N 2.7121°W / 53.3109; -2.7121
Home waterRiver Weaver
Founded1894 (1894)
Key people
  • Ed Burrows (President)
  • Roger Franks (Chairman)
  • George Perrin (Captain)
AffiliationsBritish Rowing
Websiteruncornrowing.com
Events
Spring Eights Head, Junior Regatta, Autumn Head

History

Runcorn Rowing Club was established in 1894 on land purchased from the Marquis of Cholmondeley.[2][3] The club received funding in 2005 under British Rowings's 'Project Oarsome' which saw membership increase from 39 to 100 members.[4]

Facilities

The club has three boat sheds, the latest opened by Derek Twigg MP in April 2008.[5] A new club house was constructed in 2016 funded by the Sports Council and assisted by specialists from the consortium working on the Mersey Gateway Bridge.[3]

References
  1. "Runcorn Rowing Club". Retrieved 11 July 2020.
  2. "Runcorn Rowing Club". Retrieved 11 July 2020.
  3. McDougall, John (14 March 2016). "Runcorn Rowing Club's new boathouse becomes a reality". Liverpool Echo. Retrieved 11 July 2020.
  4. "Oarsome boost for Runcorn rowers". Liverpool Echo. 8 May 2013. Retrieved 11 July 2020.
  5. "The Boathouse Tour". Retrieved 11 July 2020.


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