 ULBC's trials races on Friday the 19th was blessed with a mild and sunny day which showed the club off in the best possible light. The hard work put in by supporters and athletes has moved the club back to some of its former grandeur.
The Womens group was once again struck by illness with Lottie Howard-Merrill and Kate Hewitt being pulled out on the morning of the race. The late notice of the illness meant that it was impossible to get two more subs from college. On a positive note the new Filippi quad took to the water for the first time. Crew W4x: Amy Broadbent, Beci Humpreys, Orla Hayes, Ellen O'Mahoney
The Mens eights racing proved exciting as always. The crews were selected in such a way that the younger talent and power were in Blue steel while the more willy old dogs were in Magnum. With Magnum winning all three pieces it showed that experience will still win over youth, although not by much. A Full report can be found on the link below "Read More" with pictures available at
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Agreat day was had by all and we were very pleased to see the support from Alumni. We hope this is a portent of things to come.
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Tyrian mounted an attempt at two events at this year’s Veterans Fours Head, with the coxless four winning its category and the coxed four narrowly missing out on victory.
UL athlete Jessica Eddie joined a stellar cast - including three medal winners from last years World Championships - in competing in the annual Wingfield Sculls event, dubbed the Championship of the Thames, on November 5.
After a very successful season in rowing for the University of London Boat Club, the women’s crew of Louise Entwistle, Olivia Oakes, Rebecca Humphreys and Emma Young were selected as part of the Great Britain team to attend the European University Championships in Poland.
UL oarsman Nathaniel Reilly-O'Donnell took a bronze medal in the Great Britain M8+ in the World Rowing U23 Championships in Racice, Czech Republic on July 26, while UL oarswomen Olivia Oakes, racing in the GB W4-, came 5th.