Author: Matt Tompkins

2026 so far…

2026 so far…

Since our AGM and Annual dinner at the start of the year, we’ve been busy! Unfortunately, due to river conditions, the Head of the Trent event was cancelled. Since then, some of the team have been busy behind the scenes making sure we’re ready for the remaining events of the year. This has included all […]

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Henley Royal Regatta 2025 – In photos

Henley Royal Regatta 2025 – In photos

Once again, we’ve been back to the Henley Qualifiers and Royal Regatta for another year. The regatta, as usual, went smoothly, and we couldn’t have had a better team. With over 25 volunteers contributing, we hope everyone had a great time and enjoyed themselves. Check out some of our highlights in the photos below. As […]

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Rescues at the Autumn Head 2024

Rescues at the Autumn Head 2024

The Autumn Head is an annual rowing event on the River Trend which sees hundreds of competitors from a range of different rowing clubs compete in time trials down a long length of the river. We’ve long offered our services of several safety boats to the event, however, this year, it was slightly different. While […]

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Thanks to Tom Jones Boatyard

Thanks to Tom Jones Boatyard

In October of 2019, Colwick Park Lifeguards fell victim to vandalism while our boats were moored up in a locked compount overnight ahead of an event. As a result of the vandalism, two of our boats suffered damage to their hulls, engines and electrical components. In effect, these boats were no longer in a state […]

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