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World Champions! “Cambridge Four” Lead the Charge at the 2025 World Rowing Championships
A week of fantastic racing proved golden for Cambridge at the 2025 World Rowing Championships in Shanghai, China, with three alumni and one current trialist crowned champions, along with a slate of other impressive performances. Team GB | Men’s Four | GoldJames Robson (Men’s Blue Boat 2025) | PeterhouseDouwe de Graaf (Men’s Blue Boat 2025)…
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In Memoriam: Charlotte Williams Bamforth (B. 1987, 88)
The Club is deeply saddened to share the passing of Charlotte Bamforth née Williams. Charlotte rowed in the 3-seat of the winning Cambridge Blue Boat in the 1987 Women’s Boat Race and in the 5-seat during the 1988 Women’s Boat Race. Her victory in the 42nd Women’s Boat Race marked Cambridge’s forth victory in six…
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Ely Rowing Day Brings Together Alumni and Incoming Squad
The next chapter starts here. Thank you to all alumni who joined us in Ely on Saturday 13 September to welcome the new squads. Another Boat Race campaign begins, carrying forward the legacy of Cambridge rowing.
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Three Cambridge Triallists set to compete in World Rowing Championships
Congratulations to three 2025 CUBC triallists selected to represent their national teams at the 2025 World Rowing Championships in Shanghai, China from 21-28 September. Alexander “Lex” McClean is set to row for Australian in the Men’s Eight.Camille VanderMeer will represent Team USA in the Women’s Four. Emelie Eldracher will cox the PR3 Mixed Coxed Four…
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In Memoriam: Mark Hoffman (B. 1961, Go. 1960)
The Club is saddened to share the passing of Mark Hoffman (Trinity), who achieved his Blue in 1961, stroking Cambridge to victory in the 107th Boat Race. After an initial delay, the 1961 Boat Race turned into a nail-biting contest, with the lead changing hands several times before the Oxford six-man nearly collapsed, disrupting their…
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CUBC Alumni Selected for 2025 World Rowing Championships
Congratulations to our six alumni selected to represent their national teams at the 2025 World Rowing Championships in Shanghai, China from 21-28 September. Team GB | Men’s Four James Robson (Men’s Blue Boat 2025)Douwe de Graaf (Men’s Blue Boat 2025)George Bourne (Men’s Blue Boat 2025) Robson, de Graff, and Bourne, fresh off a resounding Boat…
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CUBC Names 2026 Presidents
CUBC proudly launches its 2025-26 campaign with the announcement of this year’s student presidents who will lead their squads in preparation for the 2026 Boat Race. Stay tuned: the lightweight presidents will be revealed following the election of the women’s president. Men | Noam Mouelle (Hughes Hall) Noam began rowing at the age of nine…
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CUBC joins Addenbrooke’s CTYAc (Children, Teenagers and Young Adults with cancer) 2025 Sports Day
Cambridge athletes Madeline Jackson, Matt Heywood, Beanie Spain, and Rob McPherson recently attended the Addenbrooke’s CTYAc (Children, Teenagers and Young Adults with cancer) Sports Day at Jesus College Cambridge. CUBC hosted a rowing station, allowing children to try erging and learn more about the sport. Our thanks to CTYAc for allowing us to take part…
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Gutsy performances mark Henley Royal Regatta 2025; Collins dominates Hambleden, Coplan triumphs in the Ladies’
Cambridge athletes delivered at Henley Royal Regatta 2025, with a week marked by bold entries and gripping performances. Their efforts put on a show and demonstrated the depth of talent and commitment within the squad. Congratulations to all who competed. The Club also extends congratulations to all Cambridge alumni who participated this year and those…
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CUBC at the 2025 FISU Summer World University Games
Connor Attridge (Hughes Hall), victorious Goldie 4-man in the 2025 Men’s Reserve Boat Race, was recently selected to compete in the 2025 FISU Summer World University Games, taking place 25-27 July in Rhine-Ruhr, Germany. Attridge, who has raced in multiple U23 world championships, will represent Canada. We wish Connor and Team Canada the best of…