Tomes on the Thames

December 18, 2018
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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

March 10, 2018
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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

February 21, 2018
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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

July 28, 2017
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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

July 14, 2017
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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?

June 26, 2017
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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

October 3, 2016
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How do we describe water? A few thoughts on the matter.

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A Row to Celebrate History

June 22, 2015
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Magna Carta 800th The River Relay and my dive into the rowing history.

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Best Rowing Literature – River Thames

May 24, 2014
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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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