Culture
Poetry to soothe a travelling rower’s soul
Guest post by Cathy Senecal. Rowing is featured in countless novels, but poetry?! We got you covered!
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Tomes on the Thames
Cathy Senecal’s picks of a few more great books about the River Thames that will certainly scratch your travel itch.
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Rowing for Truffles
I always thought that you needed special skills, and a truffle pig or dog to find truffles. Turns out you can row for truffles too!
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Feathering My Oars in a Most Scientific Manner: Women, Rowing and Lago Maggiore
Learning about women in rowing history is a great pleasure! Especially women who happen to have written books that became American classics – you might be surprised!
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Rowing in St. Petersburg is Neva Boring
Daydreaming of St.Petersburg in anticipation of Rowing The World ‘s first rowing trip in Russia. A little history definitely not boring!
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Hemingway, Rowing and Lago Maggiore
An author we all know, my favourite sport and one the most picturesque Italian lakes. What is the connection between these three things?
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What’s With The Hippo?
Why did one of the most successful rowing clubs in the world select a hippo as its mascot?
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The Vocabulary of Water
How do we describe water? A few thoughts on the matter.
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A Row to Celebrate History
Magna Carta 800th The River Relay and my dive into the rowing history.
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Best Rowing Literature – River Thames
For every adventure with Rowing The World I share a curated list of books to inspire the guests while they prepare for the trip. Here are a few of my favourites from River Thames.
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