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Cambridge University Women's Boat Club
Cambridge University Women's Boat Club (CUWBC) was the rowing club for women at the University of Cambridge. CUWBC fielded both a lightweight eight that races against Oxford at the Henley Boat Races, and two openweight eights that race at the Women's Boat Race. In April 2020 it was agreed that the club would be combined with the men's club CUBC and the lightweight men's club CULRC. History Early days of the club Women began rowing on the River Cam in the 19th century, mainly from Newnham College Boat Club, but only on a recreational level. Newnham competed against the Oxford University Women's Boat Club (OUWBC) from 1927 until 1939. For the first few "races", the two crews were not permitted to be on the river at the same time, and the winner was largely determined on style merit marks, rather than boat speed. The first side-by-side racing started in 1936. The first ''blues'' were awarded in 1941, when CUWBC raced against OUWBC. All of the rowers in 1941 were members o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cambridge
Cambridge ( ) is a List of cities in the United Kingdom, city and non-metropolitan district in the county of Cambridgeshire, England. It is the county town of Cambridgeshire and is located on the River Cam, north of London. As of the 2021 United Kingdom census, the population of the City of Cambridge was 145,700; the population of the wider built-up area (which extends outside the city council area) was 181,137. (2021 census) There is archaeological evidence of settlement in the area as early as the Bronze Age, and Cambridge became an important trading centre during the Roman Britain, Roman and Viking eras. The first Town charter#Municipal charters, town charters were granted in the 12th century, although modern city status was not officially conferred until 1951. The city is well known as the home of the University of Cambridge, which was founded in 1209 and consistently ranks among the best universities in the world. The buildings of the university include King's College Chap ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
May Bumps
The May Bumps (also May Races, Mays) are a set of rowing races, held annually on the River Cam in Cambridge, England. They began in 1887 after separating from the Lent Bumps, the equivalent bumping races held at the end of February or start of March. Prior to the separation there had been a single set of annual bumps dating from its inception in 1827.John Durack, George Gilbert & Dr John Marks, ''The Bumps: An Account of the Cambridge University Bumping Races 1827–1999'', 2000. . The races are open to all college boat clubs from the University of Cambridge, the University Medical and Veterinary Schools and the Anglia Ruskin Boat Club. The May Bumps takes place over four days (Wednesday to Saturday) in mid-June and is run as a bumps race. Structure of the May Bumps The races are run in divisions, each containing 17 crews. The number of crews in each bottom division varies yearly depending on new entrants. Each crew contains eight rowers and one coxswain. A total of 154 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2003 British Rowing Championships
The 2003 British Rowing Championships known as the National Championships at the time, were the 32nd edition of the National Championships, held from 18–20 July 2003 at the Strathclyde Country Park in Motherwell, North Lanarkshire. They were organised and sanctioned by British Rowing, and are open to British rowers. Senior Medal summary Lightweight Medal summary U 23 Medal summary Junior Medal summary Key References {{British Rowing Championships British Rowing Championships British Rowing Championships The British Rowing Championships usually take place every year and are normally held at the National Water Sports Centre, Holme Pierrepont (Nottingham), with occasional championships held at the Strathclyde Country Park Strathclyde Coun ... British Rowing Championships ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1993 British Rowing Championships
The 1993 National Rowing Championships was the 22nd edition of the National Championships, held from 16–18 July 1993 at the Strathclyde Country Park in Motherwell, North Lanarkshire. Senior Medal summary Lightweight Medal summary Under-23 Medal summary Junior Medal summary Coastal Medal summary Key References {{British Rowing Championships British Rowing Championships British Rowing Championships The British Rowing Championships usually take place every year and are normally held at the National Water Sports Centre, Holme Pierrepont (Nottingham), with occasional championships held at the Strathclyde Country Park Strathclyde Coun ... British Rowing Championships ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1991 British Rowing Championships
The 1991 National Rowing Championships was the 20th edition of the National Championships, held from 19–21 July 1991 at the National Water Sports Centre in Holme Pierrepont, Nottingham. Senior Medal summary Lightweight Medal summary Junior Medal summary Coastal Medal summary Key References {{British Rowing Championships British Rowing Championships British Rowing Championships British Rowing Championships ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1990 British Rowing Championships
The 1990 National Rowing Championships was the 19th edition of the National Championships, held from 20–22 July 1990 at the National Water Sports Centre in Holme Pierrepont, Nottingham. There was a record entry of 653 crews and over 2,000 competitors competing for 64 titles. Simon Larkin won a record equalling fourth singles sculls title ( Kenny Dwan also won four times). Senior Medal summary Lightweight Medal summary Junior Medal summary Coastal Medal summary Key References {{British Rowing Championships British Rowing Championships British Rowing Championships The British Rowing Championships usually take place every year and are normally held at the National Water Sports Centre, Holme Pierrepont (Nottingham), with occasional championships held at the Strathclyde Country Park Strathclyde Coun ... British Rowing Championships ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1986 British Rowing Championships
The 1986 British Rowing Championships, National Rowing Championships was the 15th edition of the National Championships, held from 18–20 July 1986 at the Holme Pierrepont National Watersports Centre, National Water Sports Centre in Holme Pierrepont, Nottingham. Senior Medal summary Lightweight Medal summary Junior Medal summary Coastal Medal summary Key References {{British Rowing Championships 1986 in British sport, British Rowing Championships July 1986 sports events in the United Kingdom, British Rowing Championships British Rowing Championships ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1984 British Rowing Championships
The 1984 National Rowing Championships was the 13th edition of the National Championships, held from 14–15 July 1984 at the National Water Sports Centre in Holme Pierrepont, Nottingham. The Championships were seriously affected by the fact that the Great Britain squad was in San Diego training for the 1984 Summer Olympics and the Junior squad was in Sweden for the World Championships. Senior Medal summary Lightweight Medal summary Junior Medal summary Coastal Medal summary Key References {{British Rowing Championships British Rowing Championships British Rowing Championships The British Rowing Championships usually take place every year and are normally held at the National Water Sports Centre, Holme Pierrepont (Nottingham), with occasional championships held at the Strathclyde Country Park Strathclyde Coun ... British Rowing Championships ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1980 British Rowing Championships
The 1980 National Rowing Championships was the ninth edition of the National Championships, held from 18–20 July 1980 at the National Water Sports Centre in Holme Pierrepont, Nottingham. Senior Medal summary Lightweight Medal summary Junior Medal summary Key References {{British Rowing Championships British Rowing Championships British Rowing Championships The British Rowing Championships usually take place every year and are normally held at the National Water Sports Centre, Holme Pierrepont (Nottingham), with occasional championships held at the Strathclyde Country Park Strathclyde Coun ... British Rowing Championships ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stonor Challenge Trophy
Stonor Challenge Trophy is a Rowing (sport), rowing event for women's double sculls at the annual Henley Royal Regatta on the River Thames at Henley-on-Thames in England. The event is open to members of any club but the crew must be of British Rowing Senior status in sculling. It was inaugurated in 2017. Past winners References {{HRRevents Events at Henley Royal Regatta Rowing trophies and awards ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Princess Grace Challenge Cup
The Princess Grace Challenge Cup is a rowing event for women's quadruple sculls at the annual Henley Royal Regatta on the Thames at Henley-on-Thames in England. It is open to female crews from all eligible rowing clubs. Two or more clubs may combine to make an entry. The event is named after Princess Grace of Monaco, who was the Academy Award-winning American actress Grace Kelly. Upon marrying Rainier III, Prince of Monaco in 1956, she became Her Serene Highness The Princess of Monaco, but was generally known as Princess Grace of Monaco. Her father John B. Kelly Sr. was an Olympic rowing gold medal winner, and her brother John B. Kelly Jr. won the Diamond Challenge Sculls at Henley in 1947 and 1949. A year before the Princess's death in 1982 she was invited to and presented the prizes of the Royal Regatta. The event was incepted in 2001 and the cup was first presented in 2003 by the president of the Australian Olympic Committee John Coates. In 2004, the son of the Royal gue ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boat Race
The Boat Race is an annual set of rowing races between the Cambridge University Boat Club and the Oxford University Boat Club, traditionally rowed between open-weight eights on the River Thames in London, England. It is also known as the University Boat Race and the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race. The men's race was first held in 1829 and is the second oldest inter-university sporting event in the world. It has been held annually since 1856, except during the First and Second World Wars (although unofficial races were conducted) and the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. The first women's event was held in 1927, and the Women's Boat Race has been an annual event since 1964. Since 2015, the women's race has taken place on the same day and course, and since 2018 the combined event of the two races has been referred to as "The Boat Race". The Championship Course has hosted the vast majority of the races. Covering a stretch of the Thames in West London, from Putney to Mortlake, it ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
