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Oar Online @oaronline.bsky.social · 7d

Draw and boating order for Tees Long Distance Sculls 2025

#TeesLDS #NorthernRowing #NorthernLDS

https://go.oar-online.uk/ldstees25

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Richard Mortimer @oldelvet.bsky.social · Jul 30

HTML is a remarkable resilient format. My oldest web content from the mid 90s is still very accessible even now.
www.oldelvet.org.uk/dcs3rem/rowi...

Rowing in the North of England

www.oldelvet.org.uk

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Richard Mortimer @oldelvet.bsky.social · Jul 30

Or PDF for word and similar docs although my experience is that whilst it keeps it readable by eye it doesn't necessarily make the text itself computer readable.

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Richard Mortimer @oldelvet.bsky.social · Jul 30

Thanks for the pointer I will have a look when I get a minute (ha ha). Most of the stuff I have to archive is rowing related and I have the tech knowledge to get things up and running. The main concern is just getting it into a suitable static archive format - guess plain static HTML/CSS.

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Richard Mortimer @oldelvet.bsky.social · Jul 30

Time is in short supply though and I suspect that when I end up having time it will be nigh on impossible to spin up old versions of the databases and web frameworks. I suspect expired security certificates may prove to be a problem too.

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Richard Mortimer @oldelvet.bsky.social · Jul 30

I have a few website archives where we have moved onto the next shiny tech and left the old content out because who wants to convert those old news reports and such. In theory I can spin up the old sites and use a modern web archiver to generate a static version.

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Richard Mortimer @oldelvet.bsky.social · Jul 30

I wholeheartedly agree. Bitrot in software is very much a thing plus it is so easy for a new broom to "tidy" things up and get rid of so much history.

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Richard Mortimer @oldelvet.bsky.social · May 16

Ask what time your driver will be collecting you from home?

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durhamregatta.bsky.social @durhamregatta.bsky.social · May 8

We're delighted to offer our thanks and sincere gratitude to the individuals and corporate partners who have so far confirmed their support of Durham Regatta 2025.
Further acknowledgements will be made as sponsorship arrangements are confirmed.

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Richard Mortimer @oldelvet.bsky.social · Apr 12

Thought provoking words from Aaron. I'm looking forward to part 2

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Stewie @stewieatb.bsky.social · Apr 7

London Rowing Club have had this truck stolen overnight. White Ford Transit, double cab, dropside, with LRC flag on doors and bonnet. LD66 OTM but it may be on false plates. It may still be in the Putney area for a few days. @mattpinsent.bsky.social @almurray.bsky.social can you RT?

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heartheboatsing.bsky.social @heartheboatsing.bsky.social · Mar 20

On HTBS: On 18 March, 26 days before Boat Race Day, reports said that three Cambridge postgraduate teacher training (PGCE) students have been ruled ineligible to take part in this year’s Oxford – Cambridge Boat Races. Tim Koch has the latest. heartheboatsing.com/2025/03/19/t...

The Boat Race: A Row Before The Row

No love lost: At the 2017 men’s coin toss for stations, Oxford President Felix Drinkall (left) and Cambridge President Dara Alizadeh (right) perform the Boat Race’s silent equivalent of “trash talk…

heartheboatsing.com

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Henley Women's Regatta @henleywomensreg.bsky.social · Mar 15

With Head season in its last few weeks, thoughts turn to side by side racing. Do you fancy helping us run this year's regatta? There is a form for both adults and juniors. We'd love to see you!

Adults

forms.office.com/pages/respon...

Juniors

forms.office.com/pages/respon...

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Kat Bolton @katb78.bsky.social · Mar 9

Absolutely beautiful venue and fabulous cake!

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Richard Mortimer @oldelvet.bsky.social · Mar 9

The organising committee are still exploring the bounds of what works given the exposed nature of the course. I know they are looking into options for fine doubles for next year but singles are still a couple of years off I suspect.

Richard Mortimer @oldelvet.bsky.social · Mar 8

and one of the best timing HQs ever at the Theatre by the Lake.

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Richard Mortimer @oldelvet.bsky.social · Mar 8

A few more piccies.

Durham ARC about to go afloat at Derwentwater Head

A bit of a paddle to go afloat at Derwentwater Head

The Derwentwater Head start line with Cat Bells in the background.

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Richard Mortimer @oldelvet.bsky.social · Mar 8

Save the date. Saturday 7 March 2026.
Nice prizes too! Made from local Honister Slate (sorry no picture of them) and this year presented by a Mr Triggs-Hodge.

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Matt Pinsent @mattpinsent.bsky.social · Mar 8

Holy moly - look at that. Is that on the rowing bucket list?

Richard Mortimer @oldelvet.bsky.social · Mar 8

Derwentwater Head at Keswick. What a great venue for racing. Thanks to Lakeland RC for organising the racing today at this stunning venue.

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Richard Mortimer @oldelvet.bsky.social · Mar 8

Derwentwater Head at Keswick. What a great venue for racing. Thanks to Lakeland RC for organising the racing today at this stunning venue.

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Richard Mortimer @oldelvet.bsky.social · Mar 7

I can't say I have any new countries planned but I am umpiring at a new venue tomorrow. The very picturesque Derwentwater at Keswick.

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Oar Online @oaronline.bsky.social · Feb 8

Draw and boating order for Division 2 / Tyne Head 2025
Racing starts at 14:30

#NorthernRowing #TyneHead

https://go.oar-online.uk/tynehead25

Draw and boating order for Division 2 / Tyne Head 2025
Racing starts at 14:30 - page 1

Draw and boating order for Division 2 / Tyne Head 2025
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Richard Mortimer @oldelvet.bsky.social · Feb 8

Glad to see you will be in Newcastle on the 22nd. An excellent time to catch up with not only Northern Region clubs but also pretty much every University at the BUCS 4s & 8s head. See you then!

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Richard Phelps @richardphelps.bsky.social · Feb 8

Looking forward to meeting and discussing the HRR racing programme with clubs, unis and schools over the next eight weeks

Richard Phelps @richardphelps.bsky.social · Feb 7

www.hrr.co.uk/shaping-the-...

Help Shape the Future of HRR : Club Consultation Sessions Announced - Henley Royal Regatta

A Message from our Chair, Richard Phelps. I write this on a bright, crisp, February morning; and looking out from Regatta HQ the Thames has, once again, dropped below the banks and some crews can be s...

www.hrr.co.uk

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Oar Online @oaronline.bsky.social · Feb 8

Full results for Division 1 / Tyne Head 2025

#NorthernRowing #TyneHead

https://go.oar-online.uk/tynehead25

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