19 Oct 2004 - GLRF rower prepares for a seat on the GB Senior Squad

15 Jul 2004 - GLRF makes mark at UK Nat Champs

13 Jul 2004 - Orion crews ready for EuroGames 2004

07 Jul 2004 - GLRF announces UK City Launch with a reception at the London Rowing Club

26 May 2004 - GLRF to hold UK City Launch: London & Nottingham

08 Aug 2001 - Row, Row The Boat; A profile of gay rowing in the UK and Orion RC by Rod Crockett

Sculler Greg Edelston prepares for a grueling fall season

19 Oct 2004 – London. Sculler Greg Edelston doesn’t shoot low. He is intent on securing a seat in Great Britain’s lightweight senior squad next year. To do that, he heads into a tough fall season with the first of three trials this Saturday in Boston. Yes, for the rest of us who think there is only the one Beantown across the pond, the town of Boston is situated on the Boston River, in Lincolnshire in Great Britain.

This first trial, on 23 Oct 2004, consists of a 5 km Head Race down the Boston River. The trials include the usual drug tests and weigh-in procedures. The second trial, in December, will consist of an identical 5km piece as well as a 2k ergo test. For lightweights, that means a sub 6:35. Currently, Greg is holding at a 6:36. He assures us that he can shave one second. Depending on the outcomes of these trials, Greg will face a third trial in February.

Greg is entering as a 70 kg lightweight, representing Vesta Rowing Club. 

Greg says he enjoys a challenge and apparently so. Following on the heels of his first trial, Greg will compete in the huge Armada Cup in Berne, Switzerland on 30 Oct 2004. This 9km race is best known for its namesake, with waves of 25 scullers abreast at the starting line.

Best of luck to you Greg, and we expect you to do your part to represent the very honored and successful Vesta Rowing Club!

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GLRF reserves a booth at the 2004 UK National Rowing Championships

26 May 2004 - Nottingham The Gay and Lesbian Rowing Federation application for a booth at the UK National Rowing Championship RowShow was accepted today. Officials welcomed the application and only asked if a space was preferred inside the big marquee or out. The decision was made to apply for space to raise the visibility of GLRF within the United Kingdom. British rowers in the know suggested the Nottingham venue as one of the best for exposure and foot traffic. The championships are scheduled for 17 and 18 July.

As a result of the booth, GLRF will host an informal social in London the Thursday prior to the event, to help publicize GLRF, increase awareness of gay and lesbian rowers, and develop interest in forming boats for the 2006 Regattas. No location has been secured but any rowers with ideas are encouraged to send their suggestions to p2dir(a)glrf.info .

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