Dart Totnes Rowing Club

14/08/2026

30/07/2026

We were very pleased to host these students and introduce them to rowing!

ACE Week Experience #2: Learn to Row

During ACE week, some of our students have been hitting the River Dart for a fantastic introduction to rowing!

Guided by Lead Coach Andy, and a fantastic team of volunteers, students are diving headfirst into a brand-new challenge.

Throughout the week, they are learning technique on indoor rowing machines, practising boat handling and taking to the water in fine racing quads, singles and doubles.

It’s all about building water confidence, learning to work as a crew, and -most importantly - having fun.

The week culminated in some high-energy, side-by-side fun races right past the clubhouse!

For students who catch the rowing bug, Dart Totnes ARC is offering an accelerated Learn to Row course to help them transition into the Junior squad and competition.

At Churston, ACE Week is a much-loved part of the Churston Experience. During the final week of the summer term, our normal timetable is replaced with opportunities for fun, exploration, creativity and hands-on learning.

From sailing, rowing, golf, walking and even circus skills to creative arts, textiles and exciting days out, there was something for everyone.

From our Year 7 Camp through to Year 12 work experience, it was wonderful to see students embracing new experiences, developing new skills and making lasting memories.

A huge thank you to all our staff who led and supported the wide range of activities and made another unforgettable ACE Week possible.

19/07/2026

Today we pick up our first medal at 2026 British Club Championships 🥈

What a great row by Harvey & Ethan in the Open Club 2-

All that training & hard work has really paid off, great to see you reap the rewards you both deserve 🙌

Pic: Harvey Lunn, Ethan Frost
Coach: Will Hawkyard

18/07/2026

Our J18 1x takes the win in her British Championship final! Well done Neve, a wins a win! Super proud of you 👏🏻

17/07/2026

Good luck to all of our crews racing at British Championships this weekend in Nottingham.

We have multiple crews racing everyday, Fri-Monday. Juniors and Seniors. Let's go Totnes!

You can follow the finals live from 11.45 on British Rowing YouTube feed

Live results are here

01/07/2026

Massive well done to our Senior Men's Crew at Henley Royal Regatta today for putting up a fight against a very strong pre-qualified opponent.

We are very proud to qualify for the Thames Challenge Cup for the second year running and can’t wait to see what’s next!

We wish Mercantile RC all the best for the rest of their campaign! They could well be the eventual winners

Crew:
Alex Bartle (Stroke)
Hugo Dossett
Harvey Lynn
Tom Short
Ethan Frost
Matt Daniel
Ed Purser
Ollie Warren
Cox: Trudie McComb
Coach: Will Hawkyard

26/06/2026

Our Senior Men have qualified for the Thames Challenge Cup at Henley Royal Regatta for the second year running 🙌

All that hard work, relentless training & dedication has paid off. Well done to

Alex, Hugo, Harvey, Tom, Ethan, Matt, Ed & Ollie

Cox: Trudie
Coach: Will

26/06/2026

Let's go Totnes 🕺

06/05/2026

Pete Knapman

We regret to announce that our long-term member, coach and friend Pete Knapman has passed away.

Pete started rowing for the club as a junior in the early 1950s. He rowed until his children were born and returned to rowing in the early 70s.

Pete started coaching senior women in the 1980s before moving on to coach junior girls for the last 25 years, retiring gradually over the past few seasons.

As a coach, Pete shaped the rowing journeys of many of our current and past members, imparting his extensive knowledge and experience in his own unique way.

A true character, Pete loved to tell a story. His legacy will remain with Dart Totnes and the wider WEARA community for many years to come.

If you are attending our Regatta this Saturday, please join us in the clubhouse for the morning briefing in which we will pay our respects with a minute’s silence.

25/04/2026

What a great day! Well done to all the competitors, coaches and supporters 💚

What a great day for the West region at the Jirr at Nottingham today! WJ14 2x Millie Mcclean, Anaise White→ final C 3rd
OJ16 1x G.Long → final D 3rd
OJ16 1x W.Jackson → final F 1st
WJ16 1x M.Abbott → final D 6th
OJ15 1x E.Stokes → final D 2nd
WJ15 2x E.Barker, E.Hosegood → final C 3rd
WJ16 2x G.Wollaston, S.Evans → final B 5th
WJ15 1x L.Hamilton → final B 6th
OJ16 4x- Harry Wickett,Will Brounger, Finn Glennon, Calaeb White → final C 4th
WJ16 4x- Bethan Churchill, Mai Mai Savva- Titley,Yoko Savva- Titley,Elsie Riggs → final C
WJ15 4x+ Millie Colwell, Edith Coxon,Rosie Turner,Maya Rees Durham,Ava Cowper → final C 2nd