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President ’ s Message
A note of welcome from East London Boating Association ( ELBA ) President Jacques Bűchner ahead of the 134th RMB Buffalo Regatta .
Meet the Team
The ELBA Committee of 2021 / 2022 has been working tirelessly to ensure that the 2022 RMB Buffalo Regatta will be a huge success .
Principal ’ s Message
A note of welcome from Selborne College Headmaster Andrew Dewar as the school celebrates its 150th Anniversary Year .
A 150 Years of History and 100 Years of Rowing
The Selborne College Rowing Club , is proud to host the 62 nd Selborne Sprints Regatta , as part of the school ’ s 150th Anniversary year .
Coaching Wisdom
We chatted to RMB National Coach Tiago Loureiro about his love of rowing , the challenges the sport faces , and the Buffalo Regatta .
A Trip Down Regatta Memory Lane
The RMB Buffalo Regatta began in 1881 and both rowing in East London and the Regatta trophies are steeped in history and tradition .
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The Do ’ s and Don ’ ts
Make sure you read the full set of Navigation Rules and general info for the RMB Buffalo Regatta and Selborne Sprints events .
Find Your Way Around
Check out the site map for the RMB Buffalo Regatta and know where to find everything you need during the event .
All the Info You Need
Here are the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about the RMB Buffalo Regatta . Now you know !
Health & Safety Notice
Read the important health and safety rules for the RMB Buffalo Regatta , and stay healthy and safe throughout the event .
Place Your Order !
The Buffalo Café will be serving delicious meals throughout the RMB Buffalo Regatta , and you can place your group orders right here !
Get the Regatta Kit
Place your orders now for the official range of 2022 RMB Buffalo Regatta clothing and merchandise – handy order form included .
All the Winners of 2020
Here are all the category and trophy winners from the last RMB Buffalo Regatta and Selborne Sprints Regatta , held in 2020 .
Order of Events
Plan your weekend with this full programme of all heats and finals at the 2022 RMB Buffalo Regatta and Selborne Sprints .
Published on behalf of the RMB Buffalo Regatta by Modern Athlete magazine
EDITOR : Sean Falconer DESIGN : Caroline Collings IMAGES : Bruce Viaene Photography , Damien Bradshaw / Photoquip & courtesy East London Boating Association , Selborne College
PUBLISHERS Richard Laskey , Roxanne Martin , Sean Falconer
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