Tom Kay and Keith Atkinson from Concep2 attended the official BSRA launch at Edgebaston Reservoir on Tuesday 10th July 2007.

It was the culmination of three years hard work by a wide range of supportive partners. PDM Neil Macintosh paid tribute to them in his introduction.

Jo Atkinson. ARA, and friends from Bewdley RC organized an Indoor Rowing Relay, this was followed by races on the water and a BBQ!

Olympian Anne-Marie Phelps talked to youngsters about her experience of rowing both on and off the water and wished everyone well in this new project.