The Boat Race, one of the world’s oldest amateur sporting events, once again unfolded in front of 200,000 spectators along the historic 6.8 km Championship Course from Putney to Mortlake. Clare Harvey umpired the 80th Women’s Boat Race, while Ciarán Hayes oversaw the 171st Men’s Boat Race. This year also marked Channel 4’s debut broadcast…

The 2026 Lightweight Boat Races delivered drama from the first stroke, as crews from both universities faced a turbulent Tideway on a grey, blustery afternoon. With choppy water and shifting winds, the river threw everything it had at the athletes, but they rose brilliantly to the challenge. Cambridge won the coin toss for the Women’s…

In a series of fiercely contested fixtures over the weekend, Cambridge crews delivered a sweep, securing victories over Leander and Molesey, in one of the final tests ahead of The Boat Race 2026. Our thanks go to all crews for high‑quality racing, to our host families for their generous support, and to everyone who came…

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 Men’s and Women’s Reserve Crews, Goldie and Blondie, who will take on The Championship Course on Saturday 4 April. Cambridge’s men’s reserve crew takes its name from the legendary four‑time Light Blue stroke John H.D. Goldie (Blue 1869–72), a former CUBC President. His legacy also lives on through the name of CUBC’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.…