QCBC: an exciting end to the summer season

The Marlow Regatta

Despite the uncertainties caused by ongoing COVID restrictions, and the cancellation of the annual May Bumps competition, QCBC had a busy and successful end to the 2021 academic year!

The season began with the Marlow Regatta on Saturday 19th June. This was the first off-Cam race of the season. There were four finals (A, B, C, D) ranked in that order with the fastest crews qualifying for the A-Final. After an excellent race in the time trial, W1 qualified for the C final. The crew maintained a high rate throughout the race. Crossing the line just 0.8 seconds behind Marlow Rowing Club, the W1 team finished in an impressive 3rd place.

W1 at the Marlow Regatta

W1 at the Marlow Regatta

June Eights

Due to the cancellation of May Bumps 2021, CUCBC organised an Eights Regatta from Monday 21^st June – Thursday 24^th June. Queens' W1, M1, M2, W2 and NW1 all participated in the Getting On Race, which is the equivalent of a qualifying race for the annual Lent and May Bumps to select the fastest crews for the lower boat divisions/categories.

The first day of the regatta saw wins for W1, M2 and W2. The second day was equally as successful, with wins for M1, M2 and W2! NW1 also boasted a strong lead over Christ’s NW2 in a friendly race.

QCBC took another three wins on the penultimate day of the regatta. W2, after their third win of the week, were now on track for blades!

Overall, after some fantastic racing across the four days of competition, each crew ended the week with two wins and two losses, apart from W2 with their three wins and one loss!

M2 at June Eights, 2021

M2 at June Eights, 2021

NW1 at June Eights, 2021

NW1 at June Eights, 2021

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The Henley Regatta

Another exciting race this season was the Henley Regatta. This was first time that Queens’ W1 had qualified since 2007 and the first time this particular team had rowed at Henley! Congratulations to the W1 team for a fantastic effort this season.

What to look forward to 2021-22

Following this exciting end to the season for QCBC, our rowers have been training hard over the summer months. Captains, Anna Feest and Freddie Floydd, have been running weekly virtual circuits session to keep everyone connected, whilst the summer training competition is keeping members motivated and eager to get back on the water. The Boat Club are also looking forward to welcoming new JCR and MCR members to the club in Michaelmas Term!

Upcoming Events:

Freshers week: Boatie Squash. For undergrads and postgrads that wish to have a go at rowing.
7th November: the Boat Club are hoping to do a QErgs event. It is possible that the date may change depending on restrictions in place.