NEW PRESIDENT FOR 2026

At the Old Dartmothians' Association AGM at the Dartmouth Amateur Rowing Club (DARC) clubhouse on the evening of Tuesday the 27th January. Mr Stephen Hawke (pictured right) handed over the chain of office as President, to Mr Richard Fleet who will now fulfil the role of representing the association at all the various civic functions in Dartmouth throughout 2026. Throughout our 102 years, the 'Old Darts' has maintained a long association with the rowing club, helping to sustain the sport for the enjoyment of the townsfolk and provide a sporting outlet for its membership. At the meeting, outgoing president Mr Stephen Hawke and new president Richard Fleet, presented a £1,000 cheque to the rowing club to be put towards their new boat, Mr Marc Alderman, committee man and rowing coach accepted the cheque of behalf of DARC.

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 Richard Fleet (left) is given the president's chain of office for 2026 from Mr Stephen Hawke.  Past and present presidents hand a cheque for £1000 to Mr Marc Alderman to be used to help the rowing club acquire a new boat.