Peterhouse Boat Club

Peterhouse Boat Club is the rowing club of Peterhouse, Cambridge, the oldest college in the University of Cambridge. The club has a long history, with members including Olympic Games competitors such as Steve Redgrave and Matthew Pinsent, as well as Cambridge University Boat Club rowers like James Cracknell and Tom James. The club is affiliated with British Rowing and competes in events such as the Head of the River Cam and the May Bumps. Many of its members have gone on to row for Leander Club and other prominent clubs.

History

The history of Peterhouse, Cambridge dates back to 1284, and the college has a long tradition of rowing on the River Cam. The club has produced many talented rowers, including Tim Foster, who won a gold medal at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney. Other notable alumni include Sir Matthew Pinsent, a four-time Olympic Games gold medalist, and James Cracknell, a two-time Olympic Games gold medalist. The club has also been associated with Isis and Goldie, the reserve boats of Oxford University Boat Club and Cambridge University Boat Club, respectively.

Membership

Membership of the club is open to all members of Peterhouse, Cambridge, including undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as fellows and staff. The club has a strong social scene, with many members also involved in other college clubs and societies, such as the Peterhouse Jazz Club and the Peterhouse Theatre Club. Many members have gone on to row for other clubs, including Molesey Boat Club, Thames Rowing Club, and London Rowing Club. The club also has links with other colleges, including King's College, Cambridge and Emmanuel College, Cambridge.

Equipment_and_Facilities

The club is based at the Cambridge University Boat Club boathouse, which is shared with other college clubs, including Jesus College Boat Club and Selwyn College Boat Club. The club has a fleet of boats, including eights, fours, and pairs, which are used for training and competition. The club also has access to the River Cam, which provides a scenic and challenging rowing environment. Many members have also rowed at other famous rowing venues, including Henley Royal Regatta and the Head of the Charles Regatta in Boston. The club is supported by Peterhouse, Cambridge and British Rowing, and has received funding from organizations such as the National Lottery and Sport England.

Competitions_and_Results

The club competes in a range of events, including the May Bumps and the Lent Bumps, which are the main college rowing competitions in Cambridge. The club has had success in these events, with the men's first eight winning the May Bumps in 2017 and the women's first eight winning the Lent Bumps in 2019. The club also competes in external events, such as the Head of the River Cam and the Head of the Thames, and has had success in these events, with the men's first eight winning the Head of the River Cam in 2018. Many members have also competed in national and international events, including the Rowing World Championships and the European Rowing Championships.

Club_Officers

The club is run by a committee of members, who are elected annually by the club's members. The committee includes a president, a vice-president, a secretary, and a treasurer, as well as other officers responsible for areas such as coaching and equipment. The club is also supported by Peterhouse, Cambridge, which provides funding and other resources. Many members have gone on to become involved in the administration of rowing, including Sir Steve Redgrave, who is a vice-president of British Rowing, and Matthew Pinsent, who is a trustee of the River and Rowing Museum in Henley-on-Thames. The club has links with other organizations, including the Cambridge University Combined Boat Clubs and the Cambridge University Sports Federation. Category:Rowing clubs in the United Kingdom