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Celebrating Generosity: New Lightweight Men’s Launch Unveiled at Ely
On 23 November 2025, students and alumni gathered at Ely Boathouse for a special occasion: the unveiling of a new launch for the Lightweight Men’s squad, made possible through the generous support of our donors. The launch, aptly named ‘Less is More,’ was christened by 2026 President Josh Moore. This addition to the fleet will…
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The Women’s Boat Race Centenary — Have your say
Message from: Siobhan Cassidy, Chair The Boat Race Company Dear CUBC Alumni, As we approach the 100th anniversary of the Women’s Boat Race, I would like to invite CUBC and OUBC Blues to an informal online meeting to hear about The Boat Race’s early plans and, importantly, to ask you to help shape the celebrations.…
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Vice-Chancellor Professor Deborah Prentice joins CUBC training
On Thursday 27 November, the Club was delighted to welcome Cambridge Vice-Chancellor Professor Deborah Prentice to Ely Boathouse. This was the second visit for Professor Prentice, having first visited in the depths of winter training in February 2024. During her last visit, she followed women’s training, so this year it was the turn of the men.…
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Stephen Peel OLY Elected Chair of Cambridge University Boat Club
Cambridge University Boat Club is pleased to announce that Stephen Peel OLY has been elected as our new Chair, succeeding Annamarie Phelps CBE OLY following the completion of her term. Stephen Peel is an investor and global business executive who spent over 30 years in private equity, including 17 years as a senior partner at…
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Double Victory at Fours Head 2025
Congratulations to the following rowers who represented Cambridge in The Fours Head of the River on Saturday 15 November 2025. After Storm Claudia swept through earlier in the week, the skies cleared just in time for racing to go ahead, a welcome change after recent cancellations due to severe weather. The event proved to be…
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Triallist Emelie Eldracher named the 2025 US Rowing Female Para Athlete of the Year
Congratulations to Cambridge triallist Emelie Eldracher (Fitzwilliam) who was recently named the 2025 US Rowing Female Para Athlete of the Year. Said US Rowing upon the announcement, “The steady and commanding voice of the PR3 mixed four with coxswain since 2022, Emelie has guided the crew to silver medals at the 2024 Paralympic Games and…
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CUBC Impress at British Selection Trials
The Senior and U23 Selection Trials for Team GB took place in Boston, Lincolnshire on 1-2 November 2025, drawing some of the country’s top rowing talent. Cambridge University Boat Club fielded a squad of six rowers and two coxswains, delivering a weekend of impressive performances. On the Ergo:Saturday’s 2km test set the tone for the…
