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2018 AKR – Review – a Great Year

Posted on October 3, 2018 by robpatrob

Rowing Review AKR formally began in the spring of 2017. Gavin and some of his high performance athletes had been here for a year prior. AKR is now the umbrella organization for both the HP Athletes and also the Club … Continue reading →

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Pas si jeune plus – Vous pouvez toujours ramer

Posted on July 5, 2018 by robpatrob

“Classes pour adultes” – Aimeriez-vous ramer mais pensez que votre âge pourrait être un handicap? Ne vous inquiétez plus! AKR est heureuse d’annoncer que l’entraîneur Marlene Royle offrira des cours pour nos vieux rameurs afin qu’ils puissent améliorer leur technique … Continue reading →

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Not so young anymore? You can still row

Posted on July 5, 2018 by robpatrob

“Masters Classes” – Would you like to row but feel your age might be a handicap? Worry no more! AKR is pleased to announce that Coach Marlene Royle will offer classes for our older rowers so they can improve their technique … Continue reading →

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2018 Programmes

Posted on June 4, 2018 by robpatrob
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AKR 2018 Programs

Posted on June 4, 2018 by robpatrob
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Aviron Knowlton 2018 Saison

Posted on June 1, 2018 by robpatrob

English follows: Bienvenue sur le site d’Aviron Knowlton Rowing – le Club d’aviron du Lac Brome. L’aviron dans un scull (bateau à une place) est très amusant, mais comme l’équitation, il faut que les novices apprennent à être en sécurité … Continue reading →

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d’apprentissage à ramer (AAR) – Learn to Row (LTR) 2017

Posted on September 11, 2017 by robpatrob

We had our first LTR session this weekend. Marilou coached our class. Each rower had 4 hours of rowing with a coach on Saturday and Sunday. Nous avons eu notre première session AAR ce week-end. Marilou a entraîné notre classe. … Continue reading →

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The life lessons of rowing

Posted on September 1, 2017 by robpatrob

Rowing is so much more than a sport or exercise. Its terrible demands change us as people. Here is what I mean. “Rowing is perhaps the toughest of sports. Once the race start, there are no time outs, no substitutions. … Continue reading →

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AKR Launch Day – The Story

Posted on August 31, 2017 by robpatrob

Here is a wonderful review in the Brome County News by Ann Davidson – the hardest working local reporter I know.

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Thank you!

Posted on August 31, 2017 by robpatrob

English Follows: Un grand merci à vous tous. 24 personnes ont rangé avec les athlètes. Beaucoup, d’autres, y compris de nombreux enfants, ont essayé dans les bateaux formateurs. Un grand merci au maire et au conseil aussi pour nous donner … Continue reading →

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