One must applaud the level-headed wisdom, decency & determination of the Blockleys. Nothing can bring back their lost son, but in the best of human traditions they have fought for over 5 years to make British rowing's governing body implement a rational safety approach which will greatly reduce the chance of other fine sons & daughters dying so unnecessarily in this otherwise safe & wonderful sport. It reflects disgrace on the Executive of the Amateur Rowing Association that it has fought, & continues to fight, such a vicious & unscrupulous rearguard action against these thoroughly decent people, & against all who support their objectives. It is a scandal that denying responsibility for a defective safety policy & blaming the victim & all who seek beneficial change, rather than working with experts to put its own house in order, is the policy of choice of this publicly funded body which, as the Minister has noted, has a legal obligation to properly administer the safety of its sport.

   Leo Blockley's memory is being extremely well served by his parents, who are an inspiration to at least some of us parents in the USA who love our children and also love rowing. We are inspired to improve conditions for our children, and thank God the Blockleys are out there stirring things up and providing the tools for improvement.

I say, well done.

Will King Piedmont, California USA