The COVID-19 pandemic has been a challenging time for our sport and the whole community. It's been heart-warming, however, that whilst boats, gyms and oars have sat idle for long periods, the rowing family has come together and risen to the challenge – keeping clubs engaged, staying active and looking out for one another. As we start on the road to recovery, we know rowing stands ready to play our part in helping the nation recover and stay physically and mentally healthy.

As we start on the road to recovery, we know rowing stands ready to play our part in helping the nation recover and stay physically and mentally healthy.

Now is the time to celebrate the variety that rowing can offer and the diversity of rower that we can attract. From urban indoor rowing to touring winding rivers and from battling the waves on the coast to racing six-abreast on a multi-lane course – rowing has something for everyone. As we look to grow our sport, we must embrace the opportunity this gives us to open our sport to the widest possible group of people: removing barriers and welcoming change. Our strategic vision aims to grow a healthy, inclusive and life-enhancing sport through four key goals and four enabling goals...

From British Rowing.