Affinity Rowing Club

Homeward bound after an absolutely glorious day in Richmond at the London Cornish Regatta 2026.

And we won 🏅🏆🥳🎉

What a weekend at the World Pilot Gig Championships! 🌊🚣‍♀️

Our Open crew had an incredible run – climbing 7 places overall, winning their heat on Sunday morning and moving up into Group H. Tight racing all the way, finishing in a packed field and absolutely holding their own. So proud of that performance!

Our women’s crew also delivered a solid showing, maintaining their position from last year 💪

This year hasn’t been without its challenges – with injuries across the club – but it really showed what we’re made of. Everyone pulled together, supported each other, and gave it their all ❤️

A special moment too as we saw the first race for our new gig Knucker – exciting times ahead!

And of course… it wouldn’t be the Worlds without celebrating in style – ending on a high with dancing and fun into the night at the Mermaid on the Quay 🕺✨

Hands up – who’s joining us next year

A big thanks to , Avon Corinthians and Steve Lock for helping us get Knucker on the beach!

Crews out to sea in the dark last night, oar illumination courtesy of portable floodlights off the side! 🔦 🌙 🚣

Same club, new logo 🌊 🐉

After a disrupted last few weeks due to the weather, we were treated to some stunning conditions at the weekend ☀️ 🙌🏼

After a successful solo row, huge congrats to Nic who is signed off as a competent cox 🙌🏼

Fridays in August are music rows and tonight’s was singalong tunes. We also watched the RNLI head out on a shout mid-week.

Rows and rows of rows: social, development, learn to and race.

A big well done (and thank you!) to Ian who was signed off as our latest cox following a solo row at the weekend. None of us would be able to be out doing what we love without our fantastic coxes - great to have another join their ranks 🙏🏼