A NEW boat has been launched at King’s Worcester in honour of an oar-some teacher.
The craft has been named after former King’s boatman and rowing coach, the late Bob Hinds and was revealed in a special ceremony held at the school.
To mark the occasion, Mr Hinds’ family joined King’s staff and students to officially name the boat, before watching pupils from Year 10 take it on its first outing along the River Severn.
Mr Hinds worked at the school between 1993-2011, not only in the Boathouse but also with pupils in DT and CCF.
Mr Hinds’ daughter, Melanie Hinds, said: “Robert ‘Bob’ Hinds found utmost joy during his time working at King’s. Supporting the rowing, CCF and more, we believe the times spent there were some of the best of his working career.
“He was so proud to contribute to the lives and development of young people and overjoyed to see their progress, particularly on the water.
“To know that King’s and its community meant so much to him, and to have the honour of his name on a boat, means a great deal to our family.”
Jim Chalmers, head of rowing, added: “Bob was a great athlete and coach, and a fantastic ambassador for rowing. For him, rowing was a lifelong passion.”
