Peterborough City Rowing Club

Rowing Together for Community, Juniors & Inclusion

On Saturday 16 May 2026, something special is happening at Peterborough City Rowing Club.

For 12 continuous hours, rowers of all ages and abilities will take to the lake, river, and indoor rowing machines — pushing themselves not just for distance, but for people.

This is the PCRC 12-Hour Rowathon, and every metre rowed helps open the sport of rowing to more people in our community.

Why We’re Rowing

Rowing is more than a sport. It builds:

• Physical health and mental wellbeing

• Confidence, teamwork, and resilience

• Belonging — regardless of age, background, or ability

But for many people, rowing can feel out of reach due to cost, lack of equipment, or limited inclusive opportunities.

That’s where this Rowathon comes in.

What We’re Raising Money For

Every donation goes directly to making rowing accessible and affordable at PCRC. Your support will help us:

Grow Community Rowing

• Subsidise beginner and taster sessions

• Reduce financial barriers to participation

• Reach local community groups who may never have tried rowing before

Support Junior Rowing

• Maintain and replace essential equipment

• Fund coaching development and safeguarding training

• Keep junior rowing affordable for families

Expand Inclusive & Adaptive Rowing

• Purchase adaptive equipment

• Train coaches in inclusive practices

• Deliver sessions for under-represented and disabled rowers

How the Rowathon Works

• 12 hours of continuous rowing: 7:00am – 7:00pm

• Rowing takes place on the lake, river, and indoor ergs

• Participants row solo or in teams

• Typical challenges: 25k, 50k, 75k or even 100k

• Supporters can sponsor: per kilometre, per hour or a one-off donation

Every stroke adds up.

A Community Event, Not Just a Fundraiser

On the day, we’ll also:

• Welcome the public to watch and learn about rowing

• Invite people to try rowing machines

• Offer volunteering opportunities

• Showcase inclusive sport in action

Local businesses can sponsor teams, hours, or equipment — helping us row even further together.

Creating a Lasting Legacy

This Rowathon isn’t a one-off.

Our goal is to make it an annual event, building long-term support for:

• Junior development

• Inclusive rowing

• Stronger community wellbeing through sport

How You Can Help

• Donate whatever you can — every pound makes a difference

• Share this page with friends, family, and colleagues

• Cheer us on as we row hour after hour

Together, we can make sure rowing at PCRC is open, welcoming, and accessible to everyone.

Thank you for being part of our journey ❤️

The PCRC Rowathon ‘26 Team

Kate’s Challenge – 100km Row

This year Kate and I will be organising a 100km Row. The event will take place on 13th May 2023 at Thorpe Meadows and on the river Nene. We aim to promote adaptive rowing and raise funds for our registered charity PETERBOROUGH CITY ROWING CLUB.

Thank you in advance for your contribution; this cause means so much to us.

100km Row – Kate Lindgren aka “The Blind Sculler”.

In May 2017 at the age of 50, Kate started rowing. As a blind person, she started to row with other rowers but soon progressed to rowing solo, with Pete her coach navigating from the bank. In 2020, Kate completed a 20km challenge on the river Nene and last year Kate & friends completed a “12 Hour Rowathon”. Now this year Kate is going to attempt to row 100 kilometres in a day; again, the aim is to promote adaptive rowing and raise much-needed funds to help the club improve facilities and buy equipment for all rowers who access the club. Kate says “…that rowing has changed her life for the better and she would like to support the club and show her appreciation to all the volunteers for the many hours of support and encouragement she has received”.

The Challenge will start at 7am on 13th May 2023 and complete after 100km.

If you want to join in; any boat and any crew can enter. Contact Pete Forrest or Kate Lindgren at Peterborough City Rowing Club.

Kate and I are organising a 12-Hour Rowathon. The event will take place on 14th May 2022 at Thorpe Meadows. We aim to promote adaptive rowing and raise funds for our registered charity PETERBOROUGH CITY ROWING CLUB.

 

Thank you in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much to us.

 

12 Hour Rowathon – Kate Lindgren aka The Blind Sculler.

In May 2017 at the age of 50 Kate started rowing.  As a blind person she started to row with other rowers but has now progressed to rowing solo with Pete her coach navigating from the bank.  In 2020 Kate completed a 20km challenge on the River Nene.  We are now organising a “12 Hour Rowathon” to promote adaptive rowing and raise much needed funds to help the club improve facilities and buy equipment for all rowers who access the club.  Kate says “…that rowing has changed her life for the better and she would like to support the club, which is run by volunteers, and to show her appreciation for all the hours of support and encouragement she has received”.

The Rowathon will start at 8am on 14 May and complete at 8pm.

If you want to join in; any boat and any crew can enter.  Contact Peter Forrest or Kate Lindgren at Peterborough City Rowing Club.