The Boat Race, one of the world’s oldest amateur sporting events, will once again unfold along the historic 6.8 km Championship Course from Putney to Mortlake. Clare Harvey will umpire the 80th Women’s Boat Race, while Ciarán Hayes will oversee the 171st Men’s Boat Race. Channel 4’s debut coverage of The Boat Race will be…

Introducing the Cambridge Men’s and Women’s Lightweight Crews who will take on the Championship Course on Friday 3 April. The Lightweight Men aim to push their winning streak to five consecutive victories, while the Lightweight Women look to secure a remarkable seventh in a row. Whether you’re watching from Putney or tuning in from around…

Against a backdrop of early spring sunshine and near‑perfect Tideway conditions, Cambridge’s women delivered a commanding display at the 2026 Women’s Eights Head of the River Race. With over 320 crews taking to the water, the event once again provided a vital full‑course rehearsal ahead of Boat Race Day. From the very first strokes at…

Introducing the 2026 Women’s Reserve Crew, Blondie — set to take on The Championship Course on Saturday 4 April. Keep an eye out later this week for the announcement of the Men’s Reserve Crew, Goldie. Named in tribute to the iconic 1970s band, Blondie also nods to their Goldie counterparts. They line up against Oxford’s…

The stage is set and the wait is over. After months of intense training, meet the crews who will be representing Cambridge on the Tideway on 4 April 2026. The Boat Race, one of the oldest amateur sporting events in the world, will take place along the 6.8 km Championship Course from Putney to Mortlake.…

Across a busy day of Tideway racing, all CUBC crews delivered committed performances in a series of competitive and challenging fixtures. The provisional Men’s Blue Boat produced a commanding display against the Dutch National Team, winning both pieces by significant margins, while the provisional Women’s Blue Boat also faced a formidable Dutch line‑up. Although the…

21-22 February 2026 saw our crews take on a series of top domestic competitors, including Oxford Brookes University and Leander Rowing Club, in a demanding weekend of Tideway racing. The river served up the full spectrum of conditions, and our athletes rose to the challenge with composure, resilience, and real racing intent. What followed was…

From relaxed riverside gatherings to premium hospitality experiences, there are a wide range of options to suit every interest and budget throughout the 2026 Boat Race weekend. Tideway Week Outings & Reunions If your crew is planning a reunion, you are warmly invited to observe a training session from the Amaryllis launch during Tideway Week.…