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Twelve Veteran squad members from Warwick Boat Club rowed 133 miles down the River Thames in June, in memory of a colleague and squad member - John Powell - who died from cancer last year. John was 57.
John was well known in West Midlands rowing circles, having been a member both of Stratford-upon-Avon Boat Club and Warwick Boat Club, as well as a regional regatta umpire. Whilst he was never an elite oarsman, he was always enthusiastic, ever willing to help, and - most of all - possessed a great sense of humour.
The four-day memorial epic took the rowers from Lechlade in Gloucestershire – the official start of the navigable Thames – to Putney in London, passing 44 locks en route.
Reflecting John’s sense of the ludicrous, the squad completed the journey in two boats – an old and a new: one a modern coxed quad sculling boat, the other a traditional Thames skiff. The squad rotated between the boats and the support cars. Click on any of the group of photos opposite for a larger version with a caption.
Funds are being raised for both Myton Hospice and Macmillan Cancer Support in recognition of the valued care they provided to John. Funds donated on this page will go solely to Myton Hospice.
We all appreciate what John would have given to have participated in this row. What are you prepared to give?
Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor us: Myton Hamlet Hospice Trust gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.
Thank you for your support.
(Photo courtesy of the Leamington Observer)
Twelve Veteran squad members from Warwick Boat Club rowed 133 miles down the River Thames in June, in memory of a colleague and squad member - John Powell - who died from cancer last year. John was 57.
John was well known in West Midlands rowing circles, having been a member both of Stratford-upon-Avon Boat Club and Warwick Boat Club, as well as a regional regatta umpire. Whilst he was never an elite oarsman, he was always enthusiastic, ever willing to help, and - most of all - possessed a great sense of humour.
The four-day memorial epic took the rowers from Lechlade in Gloucestershire – the official start of the navigable Thames – to Putney in London, passing 44 locks en route.
Reflecting John’s sense of the ludicrous, the squad completed the journey in two boats – an old and a new: one a modern coxed quad sculling boat, the other a traditional Thames skiff. The squad rotated between the boats and the support cars. Click on any of the group of photos opposite for a larger version with a caption.
Funds are being raised for both Myton Hospice and Macmillan Cancer Support in recognition of the valued care they provided to John. Funds donated on this page will go solely to Myton Hospice.
We all appreciate what John would have given to have participated in this row. What are you prepared to give?
Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor us: Myton Hamlet Hospice Trust gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.
Thank you for your support.
(Photo courtesy of the Leamington Observer)