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Dorney Travel Guide: 22 reviews and 22 photos

Sir Steve's crew after the race - Dorney

This page is rather self indulgent, but perhaps it will teach you a thing or two about rowing.

All of these pictures were taken on the final day of the Rowing World Cup held on Saturday May 28th 2005. There as even a charity race featuring Britains best known and loved rower, Sir Steven Redgrave (now retired).

The Lake itself belongs to Eton College, one of England's most elite schools. It is extremely close to Windsor.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Lots of high quality crews
Cons:A bland sterile environment
In a nutshell:You need to like rowing really

Last visit to Dorney: May 2005
Intro Written Jun 28, 2005
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Reviews (21)

Water is dangerous Warnings and Dangers (6)

Lakes are not the safest place for young children, and this lake has been built for easy spectating. It is very easy for... more travel advice

Watching the action on the big scren - Dorney

Watch it all from the finish Things to Do (13)

I spent my time wandering up and down the course, but if you just felt like sitting down all day, there was a great big... more travel advice

Not the nicest job in the world... - Dorney

How a race starts Things to Do (13)

Starting a race is a tense and nervous time, especially when it is very windy or the current is strong. The boat has to... more travel advice

Even the Bus supports London 2012! - Dorney

Getting to Dorney Transportation (2)

Dorney is a little out in the sticks. You can either drive your car in (and pay extortionate car parking charges (around... more travel advice

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hekate Apr 23, 2006 at 12:47 PM

good explanation for sculing versus rowing. LOL, seems you were paying close attention to the the Swedish team but I can believe they stopped, so that you can take a pic of them ;p
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bottlebank Nov 25, 2005 at 7:27 AM

I can't believe I read all this page. I now know more than I ever wanted to about rowing.
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tpal Jul 22, 2005 at 7:46 AM

Hi Andy, So many dangers with rowing...sculling...water stuff...who knew? All great advice but surely there must be room for pie ;-) Great fun page...Tom
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starship Jul 19, 2005 at 7:16 PM

Finally now I know the diff. between rowing & sculling! Philadelphia has its BoatHouse Row for University scullers/rowers. PA also has a Dorney Amusement Park. Where's your picture?
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deecat Jul 18, 2005 at 7:35 AM

I found your information of rowing quite enlightening since I knew nothing about it. Learned some new terms such as "skulling" and appreciate any chance to learn something new. Great photos of the athletes.
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ncfg Jul 14, 2005 at 3:42 PM

Great sport tips :) The pics are very nice too!
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LoriPori Jul 13, 2005 at 5:21 AM

Well at least now I know a bit more about rowing/sculling and the Karlsson Twins. Thanks Andy. This weekend, on Lake St. Clair are the "Dragonboat Races" which is a lot of fun to see & also raises money for Cancer Research.
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Stephen-KarenConn Jul 12, 2005 at 7:24 AM

A very interesting primer on the sport of rowing. And now I know what my problem is - too many pies and not enough exercise.
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TheWanderingCamel Jul 10, 2005 at 5:39 PM

Great stuff on rowing -but how about a pic or two of Dorney's other attractions? Dorney Court is the loveliest old house and the church has a great family monument inside. Hacking across the common and down by the Thames. leyle
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b1bob Jul 10, 2005 at 7:45 AM

Nice tips on rowing.