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CUBC Names New Men’s Eight in Honour of the victorious 1986 Blue Boat
Cambridge University Boat Club proudly marked a special moment on the Tideway this Friday with the naming of its newest Men’s Eight, honouring the legendary 1986 ‘Hell Boat’ on the 40th anniversary of their famous victory. The ceremony took place on Putney Embankment, directly outside Thames Rowing Club, as the current crew completed final preparations…
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The Boat Race 2026: Cambridge Triumph in Seven of Eight Races
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…
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Cambridge Lightweight & Veterans Crews Victorious in Testing Tideway Conditions
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…
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CUBC Names New Women’s Eight in Honour of Roger Silk
Cambridge University Boat Club proudly celebrated the naming of its newest women’s eight on the Tideway yesterday, honouring the life and legacy of legendary CUWBC coach and Lady Margaret Boat Club boatman Roger Silk, whose impact on the Cambridge Women’s programme endures to this day. The ceremony took place on the Putney Embankment, directly outside…
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2026 Fixture Series: Cambridge sweeps hard-fought contests
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…
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Cambridge Crews Announced: The Boat Race 2026
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…
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Cambridge Lightweight Crews Announced: The Boat Race 2026
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…
