Men's Squad

The squad trains as a group in ergo sessions, weight sessions, circuits, running and water work. The squad is tested regularly throughout the year at 2K and 5K to monitor progress and follows a programme that begins in October to develop strength, power and endurance.

We have a wealth of experience in the coaching team who work with crews on a regular basis, setting the work plan and identifying areas for improvement. From time to time we invite guest coaches in to bring fresh ideas to both rowers and coaches alike.

Racing takes place not just at the major events such as HORR, HRR and the Nat Champs regattas but also in smaller local events. We attend many races on the Cam each year including the famous Bumps races in which all squad members participate. In 2004 we notched up wins from Elite coxless pairs to Senior 3 fours. Our top coxless four reached the Friday of the Wyfold Challenge Cup and we also qualified a coxless pair in the Silver Goblets.

As a competitive squad we are always ready to welcome those looking to achieve success at a high level but we also welcome those new to the sport too. If you would like to join one of the strongest men's teams in the region then please contact the men's squad Captain.

Women's Squad

The women's section of the club has seen spectactular growth in the last few years. In 2003 we took an eight to the WHORR for the first time in many years and finished 75th. In 2006 our entry had grown to three eights with both the first and second eight finishing within the top 50, something achieved by only 4 other non-student clubs. Our third eight had an excellent row to come 182nd.

In 2004 we reached the semi-final of the Intermediate Eights at Henley Women's Regatta (losing by one length to Osiris) and came 5th in eights at the National Championships. In 2005 we sent a development eight to Henley which reached the 3rd round, losing to Edinburgh University by 1 2/3 length, while in 2006 two eights qualified for Intermediate Eights, with one reaching the quarter final.

We also regularly record successes in sculling and sweep at all levels up to S2 at regattas, and in 2006 secured a third consecutive Headship in the Town Bumps while all of the second, third and fourth boats moved up four places to get Blades and help the club win the John Jenner Trophy for the very first time.

We have a good team of three or four coaches and are lucky in that most outings are coached. We encourage as many as possible to take up sculling as well as sweep rowing and provide a carefully structured training plan each year.

We are always looking for new members, whether experienced rowers, beginners or coxes. If you're interested in joining the most exciting and fastest-growing women's squad in the region then please contact the women's squad Captain.