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Every now and then we are lucky enough to meet a true gentleman. David was certinly that. He was incredibly generous to the Manila Boat Club and continued to support it even though he was not rowing...
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On Wednesday, October 9th, 2024 we welcomed Florian Ramp from the Grasshopper Club, Zurich. Benjie Tolentino, cosch to MBC accompanied Florian on a row which requird dodging a few water lilies....
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A wonderful glimpse into the glory days of Msnila Boat Club. Thanks to Tucker McGaw, son of Eric who we sadly lost to the ravages of time a few years ago.
https://youtu.be/eQDupfCr2J4?si=_YnW3-...
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Please use this link to access the article.
https://www.gridmagazine.ph/story/across-still-waters-philippine-rowing
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Thomi Keller's place in rowing's
pantheon is beyond dispute. A
talented oarsman whose hopes of
winning an Olympic medal were
dashed when Switzerland didn't
attend the 1956 Games, he went
on to...
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Eric St. Clair Purdon
Born: Feb. 11, 1882 Belfast County Antrim, Northern Ireland
Died: Aug. 25, 1914 Manila, Philippines
British Consul and Businessman,
he married Mary Morgan,...
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A splendid evening filled with good friends and fond
memories of Eric. Eulogies were given by Squatta (MH3) and Steve Banta
(MBC). Son John and daughter Rachel launched a floral tribute to Eric
and...
