Evesham Rowing Club is a

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club on the River Avon, based at The Boathouse, Abbey Park, Evesham,

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History

The club was founded in 1863 and has facilities for all age groups. The club won the prestigious

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at the

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in 2002, as part of the composite crew with

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and has produced multiple national champions.

Honours

British champions

Henley Royal Regatta

References

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