Rowing

  • SportAOL

    Rowing for fitness

    Why would you want to bother with an obscure hobby like rowing when you could just take up jogging, cycling or swimming instead? Well, maybe because rowing offers a fantastic full-body workout which is great for developing core strength.

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  • NewsAOL

    Women set out to row 8,500 miles across the Pacific Ocean

    A group of adventurers are setting off on one of the most challenging expeditions on the planet - rowing across the Pacific Ocean. The women, dubbed the Coxless Crew, are heading out from the west coast of America for a journey of 8,446 miles

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  • NewsAOL

    Two Polish men try to cross Channel in rowing boat

    Job 9/15-180315 0736hrs - 2 men in rowing boat off Copt Point. Picked up by @RNLIDover and taken to Dover Harbour. pic.twitter.com/R2a7y13Fmx - FolkestoneCoastguard (@FolkestoneCG) March 18, 2015 The RNLI had to rescue two Polish men attempting

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  • EntertainmentAOL

    Fury over Cambridge students killing ducks in rowing race

    Cambridge University rowers have been accused of killing ducklings during an annual race known as the May Bumps. The Independent reports that the May Bumps are a series of rowing races held each year on the River Cam. They take their name from

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  • LifestyleAOL

    Henley Royal Regatta 2011

    First held in 1839, the Henley Royal Regatta holds a special place in the hearts of the rowing community - this world famous event is not only a great sporting occasion, attracting competitors from all over the world, but is a renowned social

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