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In Memoriam: David Earl (B. 1967, Go. 1966)
The Club is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Dr David Earl (LMBC), who earned his Blue in 1967, rowing in the 7-seat of the 113th Boat Race. Ahead of the 1967 race, Donald Legget, writing in The Observer, described the Cambridge crew as ‘possibly the fastest ever,’ yet still tipped Oxford as favourites…
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Alumni George Bourne and Imogen Grant take Wingfield Sculls Titles
In gruelling conditions, six men and six women took on the Tideway for the 2025 Wingfield Sculls. Alumna Imogen Grant took a fourth consecutive victory, making her winningest woman to race the Wingfields. After taking gold in the Men’s Coxless Four at the 2025 World Championships, alumnus George Bourne readjusted to sculling to take on…
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Cambridge in Boston: CUBC Men Triumph Again in Unforgettable Weekend of Racing
Cambridge University Boat Club made its most significant showing in decades at Head of the Charles Regatta 2025, held from 17-19 October in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. With six crews, including four openweight eights and two lightweight fours, the Club fielded a line-up full of new talent and key returners, underscoring our depth and ambition on…
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CUBC Sends Largest Contingent in Decades to Head of the Charles 2025 with Cambridge Men Aiming to Defend Title
Cambridge University Boat Club is making its most significant showing in decades at Head of the Charles Regatta 2025, held from 17-19 October in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. With six crews, including four openweight eights and two lightweight fours, the Club is fielding a line-up full of new talent and key returners, underscoring our depth and…
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Rivalry Renewed at The Presidents’ Challenge ahead of The CHANEL J12 Boat Race 2026
● Oxford’s President Heidi Long OLY will lead Oxford women as they attempt to reverse recent Cambridge dominance, with the Light Blues winning every Women’s Boat Race since 2017● Cambridge Men’s President Noam Mouelle will lead Cambridge men into The CHANEL J12 Boat Race 2026 campaign● The Women’s Boat Race was the most-watched women’s sports…
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Channel 4 and The Boat Race announce a multi-year broadcast agreement
London UK: Channel 4 has today announced they have secured the broadcast rights to The Boat Race, in a multi-year agreement. At the historic Presidents’ Challenge event held at Somerset House, at which the losing crew from the previous year’s Boat Race formally challenges the winning crew to a race, Channel 4 will be welcomed as…
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Club Chair Annamarie Phelps CBE OLY named Vice President of World Rowing
Cambridge University Boat Club is delighted to share that our Chair, Annamarie Phelps CBE OLY, has been elected Vice President of World Rowing, following the World Rowing Ordinary Congress held in Shanghai last week. Phelps learnt to row at St John’s College and raced for Blondie (Cambridge Women’s Reserves) in 1987, beating Osiris (Oxford Women’s…
