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The Fear Amongst Us
21 Nov 2022 - 15h05.
Fear simmers inside every LGBTQ person. Even as so... -
Coming Out Is Not A Grand Ticker Tape Parade
11 Oct 2022 - 23h27.
11 October is National Coming Out Day in the United States. I... -
Rowers And Rowing Venues In A Changing Political Climate
10 Jul 2022 - 08h51.
By Brian Todd and John Olbrys The United States is undergoin... -
Glrf Partners With Dieux De L'aviron (Gods Of Rowing) Calendar
24 Nov 2014 - 22h15.
The Gay + Lesbian Rowing Federation has formed a promotional... -
Outgames And Gay Games One Event Survey
26 Aug 2014 - 14h03.
At first, it was civil war. Then a tentative diplomatic cease... -
Reflections On Coming Out Day
11 Oct 2012 - 14h37.
Today is National (International) Coming Out Day. ...
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glrfcentral has updated an event in the Europe Calendar: 2024 Eurogames Regatta (18 Jul 2024)
22 March 2024 - 12h53.
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glrfcentral has created an event in the Europe Calendar: 2024 Eurogames Regatta (18 Jul 2024)
21 March 2024 - 21h49.
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glrfcentral has added a new status update: UCLA sophomore rower Anika Roche restarts the Bruin Pride Alliance, as detailed in the Outsports story. https://www.outsports.com/2024/3/19/24087896/ucla-anika-roche-kirk-walker-ric-coy-ncaa-rowing-lgbtq-inclusion/
20 March 2024 - 19h18.
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glrfcentral has added a new status update: A Queerty interview with out rower Robbie Manson. Wait, what? He's been nominated for the Queerties in the Sports Hero category? https://www.queerty.com/rower-robbie-manson-on-his-comeback-grindr-in-the-olympic-village-his-favorite-pair-of-onlyfans-undies-20240215
15 February 2024 - 15h59.
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glrfcentral has added a new status update: Results for the 2023 Sin City Erg are now posted on Regatta Central: https://www.regattacentral.com/regatta/results.jsp?job_id=8066
14 January 2024 - 18h26.
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glrfcentral has added a new status update: Results for the 2024 Sin City Erg are now posted on Regatta Central: https://www.regattacentral.com/regatta/results.jsp?job_id=8253
14 January 2024 - 18h15.
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glrfcentral has added a new status update: 2024 Sin City Erg Sunday Schedule Information: https://mailchi.mp/glrf.info/2024-sin-city-erg-sunday-schedule
13 January 2024 - 21h20.
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glrfcentral has added a new status update: Just posted the 08Jan2024 Sin City Erg Update: https://mailchi.mp/glrf.info/2024-sin-city-erg-update-08jan2024
08 January 2024 - 13h02.
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rasta and skylero are now friends.
07 January 2024 - 19h27.
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glrfcentral has updated an event in the GLRF Events Calendar: 2024 Sin City Erg (13 Jan 2024)
06 January 2024 - 12h19.
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glrfcentral has created an event in the GLRF Events Calendar: 2024 Sin City Erg (13 Jan 2024)
06 January 2024 - 10h41.
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skylero has updated their profile.
30 December 2023 - 23h21.
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DPH2002 has started a new topic: Test Topic in the All Oars Group - .
19 November 2023 - 11h09.
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glrfcentral has added a new status update: Gay two-time paralympic rowing champion Lauren Bowles speaks out about trans women inclusion in competitive sports. https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/10/19/lauren-rowles-paralympic-rower-exclusive-trans-sports-inclusion/
19 October 2023 - 18h07.
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glrfcentral has added a new status update: Syracuse rower shares his coming out story during his freshmen year. https://www.outsports.com/comingout/2023/10/13/23913285/gay-college-rower-syracuse-mitchell-harjo-coming-out
13 October 2023 - 21h38.
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glrfcentral has updated an event in the GLRF Events Calendar: GLRF at the 2023 Head Of The Charles Regatta (19 Oct 2023)
23 September 2023 - 13h58.
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glrfcentral has created an event in the GLRF Events Calendar: GLRF at the 2023 Head Of The Charles Regatta (19 Oct 2023)
23 September 2023 - 13h57.
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glrfcentral has added a new status update: Gay rower Robbie Manson has qualified for the 2024 Olympics in Paris in the Men's Double Scull category. https://www.starobserver.com.au/news/out-gay-rower-robbie-manson-qualifies-for-2024-olympics/226219
17 September 2023 - 21h30.
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glrfcentral has added a new status update: Gay rowing coach engagement highlighted on Outsports: https://www.outsports.com/2023/8/15/23832126/lowell-mcnicholas-gay-rowing-coach-ncaa-iowa-engagement-marriage-instagram
17 August 2023 - 14h21.
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glrfcentral has added a new status update: An analysis of NCAA and NAIA sport scholarship money by rowing program. Not surprisingly, women's rowing in NCAA Division One and Two get the most scholarships. https://www.clickorlando.com/sports/2023/08/16/breaking-down-how-much-scholarship-money-college-athletes-get-by-sport/
17 August 2023 - 14h10.
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glrfcentral has added a new status update: UK newspaper Daily Telegraph reports British Rowing will ban transgender athletes from women's rowing events - https://www.reuters.com/sports/british-rowing-ban-transgender-athletes-womens-events-telegraph-2023-08-02/
02 August 2023 - 20h02.
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glrfcentral has added a new status update: The Gay + Lesbian Rowing Federation Threads account is now live. Find us @glrfcentral
07 July 2023 - 10h17.
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glrfcentral has added a new status update: Article about LGBTQ+ representation in the UK rowing community, written by Junior Rowing News. https://juniorrowingnews.com/painting-the-river-rainbow/
12 June 2023 - 21h13.
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glrfcentral has added a new status update: Although rowing is still scheduled to take place, several sports have been canceled for the Gay Games Hong Kong event, according to this Outsports article: https://www.outsports.com/2023/6/2/23746897/gay-games-hong-kong-cancels-sports-track-field-hockey-soccer-sailing-rugby
02 June 2023 - 09h09.
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glrfcentral has added a new status update: Although rowing is still scheduled to take palce, several sports have been canceled for the Gay Games Hong Kong event, according to this Outsports article: https://www.outsports.com/2023/6/2/23746897/gay-games-hong-kong-cancels-sports-track-field-hockey-soccer-sailing-rugby
02 June 2023 - 09h09.
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glrfcentral has added a new status update: Still time to register for the 2023 Canal de Lachine Regatta on 28 May in Montreal! Organizers need some advance notice but boat rental is available. https://www.facebook.com/events/168183882859029/?acontext={"event_action_history":[]}
18 May 2023 - 12h23.
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glrfcentral has added a new status update: Outsports article about 2023 Gay Games registrations reports dismal numbers for Hong Kong. https://www.outsports.com/2023/5/9/23710435/gay-games-hong-kong-guadalajara-lgbt-gay-athletes
09 May 2023 - 19h41.
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glrfcentral has added a new status update: British Rowing is asking its 31,500 members to vote on a preferred transgender policy. The voting closes on 12 May 2023. https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/05/05/british-rowing-trans-non-binary-ban-sport/
06 May 2023 - 12h31.
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glrfcentral has added a new status update: Understanding gynosexuality and androsexuality can help rowing programs support the acceptance of LGBTQ rowers. https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/love-sex/gynosexual-what-it-means-how-to-tell-if-it-describes-you/ar-AA1ahsl6?
25 April 2023 - 05h03.
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glrfcentral has added a new status update: East Bay Rowing Club announces second annual Boats Without Barriers regatta. The event is a day of racing to celebrate diversity, inclusion, and community on and off the water. https://www.eastbayrowingclub.org/boats-without-barriers
30 March 2023 - 05h51.
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