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Henley Success for Balliol Old Boy

July 5, 2010 in Captain's Blog, John Blacker Society

Jonny Mathews, ex St.Pauls, Balliol and Isis rower, was part of the 1829 Boat Club VIII+ which has won this year’s Thames Challenge Cup at the Henley Royal Regatta.

The Thames Challenge cup is a club event open to all athletes who are not seeking selection into their national squads or who have competed internationally previously. Although being the lowest rated club event at HRR the standard is still exceptional, the highest level event for non professional or semi-professional oarsmen; winning is therefore is a massive achievement and we are all proud of Jonny.

The Henley Races

March 18, 2009 in Captain's Blog, John Blacker Society

This Sunday will see 4 BCBC members racing at the Henley Races.

Jo Williamson, Christina Schoenbach and Aelwen Wetherby have all secured their place within Osiris, the women’s reserve boat. Having beating their Cambridge counterpart by 8 seconds at Women’s head of the river last weekend, this promises to be a close fight over the 2k distance. However, with such a strong balliol body within the boat, and support from many on the side, we have full confidence that they will come out on top.

Jack Devlin will be rowing with Nephthys, the lightweight reserve boat. Due to Cambridges inability to form a second crew, they will automatically win the race, following a row over.

We hope to see as many of you down there!