Marlow Rowing Club

As most of you are aware, Marlow Rowing Club suffered extensive damage to its boathouse on the 4th August in a fire that started in the early hours of the morning.

The Club Committee notes with thanks the large number of offers of help from the community and around the rowing world. They are also pleased to share that much of the historic club memorabilia was saved. A Fire Brigade commander mentioned to the club officers on site that in 17 years he had not seen a case where the community were so affected by the loss of a building, and the committee is grateful for that support. The club will rebuild and return to action as soon as possible.

The club has started a Fire and Building Fund www.marlowrowingclub.org.uk/fire
In the week following the loss adjuster was at the club and the clearing up and removing fire damaged items was begun. They will be arranging gym facilities and temporary racking and expect rowing to resume from 6th August. The club expects to return to competition at Maidenhead regatta later this month.
In the coming three months the club will prepare for the coming head season by arranging boat allocations, temporary facilities and launching provisions. They believe that we can run a full competitive programme with support and understanding from the members and community.

Over the next few years the club will need to secure its premises and rebuild, and the committee hope and believe that in three years time, this fire will be seen as a new beginning, rather than the setback it appears today.

If you would like to be kept up to speed with how the club is recovering you can subscribe to an announcements email list at www.marlowrowingclub.org.uk/updates
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Any offers of expertise or other help would be gratefully received, please contact Ed Phillips (secretary@marlowrowingclub.org.uk)