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Statement on the eligibility of PGCE students for The Boat Race 2025
Cambridge University Boat Club is deeply disappointed by the news that our PGCE students have been classified as ineligible to race in The Boat Race. There is no question academically about the standing of the PGCE course, which is highly valued and operates at a postgraduate level. This decision comes despite the University’s advice on…
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In Memoriam: David Roberts (B. 1965, Go. 1966)
The Club is deeply saddened to share the passing of David Roberts (St Catharine’s), who achieved his Blue in 1965, rowing in Goldie the following year. Dave was a cherished member of the rowing community, remembered for his outstanding rowing legacy and sense of humour. Rodney Ward (B. 1965, 66) reflects that Dave was a…
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Le Chameau Named Official Boot Partner of The Boat Race
London, March 2025 — Le Chameau is proud to announce its multi-year partnership with The Boat Race, the iconic rowing competition between Oxford and Cambridge Universities, one of the most celebrated traditions in British sport. The historic annual race between the Oxford and Cambridge University boat clubs is one of the oldest and most famous…
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Cambridge Women Shine on International Women’s Day with Outstanding Performances at Head of the River Race 2025
On a bright and exhilarating Saturday of racing, the Cambridge Women’s crews took to the water in style, celebrating International Women’s Day with determination. The Women’s A crew delivered a stellar performance, showcasing their grit and skill to retain the University Pennant and claim the title of fastest university crew, outpacing a dominant Oxford Brookes…
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Solving problems, from brain chemistry to Boat Race: Carina Graf
by Mark Taylor Problem solving appears to lie at the heart of most things to which Carina Graf is committed. Be it academics or sport, there is an underlying theme about the Emmanuel College student’s motivation that ties them all neatly together. Graf is in her fourth year of trialling with CUBC. After being in…
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Coxing, CUBC, and the Closing Chapter: a chat with Ollie Boyne
by Mark Taylor All good things must come to an end, and Ollie Boyne is eager to savour everything that being a part of the University of Cambridge has to offer for one final time. After four years studying a PhD in computer vision, Boyne is now in the writing up phase of his research,…
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2025 Fixture Series: Open-weight crews took to the water on Sunday 2 March
On Sunday 2 March, the provisional men’s and women’s Blue Boats, Blondie and Goldie faced top domestic and international competition. In sunny conditions, the women’s ‘Blue Boat’ kicked off the day, facing ‘Leander A.’ Blondie, the women’s provisional reserve crew, then took centre stage racing ‘Leader B.’ From there, Goldie, the men’s provisional reserve crew,…
