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Cambridge University Lightweight Rowing Club

Cambridge University Lightweight Rowing Club (CULRC) was founded in 1974 for the sole purpose of winning the Lightweight Boat Race against the Oxford Lightweights. The race has been held at Henley in March or April every year since 1975, currently Cambridge leads by 21 to 14. In addition members of the club have won medals at both national and international competitions, and athletes who have represented CULRC have competed at each of the last three Olympic games.

BUCS 2012 - Race Results

Submitted by John Hale on 15 May, 2012 - 22:25

CULRC had some strong results at the BUCS regatta this year, unfortunately missing out on Gold but showing excellent strength in depth. The results are summarised below.

CULRC Development Squad 2012

Submitted by Rupert Price on 11 April, 2012 - 22:32

Following the success of the 2012 Boat Race Campaign CULRC are now recruiting for next year.

Details of the CULRC Development Squad 2012 are outlined in the document below. Interest can be registered at the following Google Document:

Boat Race 2012 - Race Report

Submitted by John Hale on 27 March, 2012 - 09:23

Cambridge University Lightweight Rowing Club won the 2012 Lightweight Boat Race on the 25th March by 3/4 length in a time of 6 minutes.

CULRC Win the Lightweight Boat Race 2012!

Submitted by Rupert Price on 25 March, 2012 - 19:59

The Cambridge University Lightweight Rowing Club won the 2012 boat race by 3/4 of a length today. Thanks to all our supporters on the day.

 

More details to follow soon.

Hammersmith Head and Sparring with Cantabrigian RC

Submitted by James Henry Wedlake on 14 March, 2012 - 14:37

On Sunday 4th March, CULRC competed in Hammersmith Head, a 2¾-mile time trial from Chiswick Bridge to Hammersmith Bridge. The CULRC eight finished tenth overall in a time of 11:31.7 and came second in the IM2 category in which they had entered. The CULRC eight went off hard with a Henley RC eight close on their tail.

Report on Sparring against LRC and ICBC

Submitted by James Henry Wedlake on 9 March, 2012 - 12:18

On Friday 24 February CULRC travelled to London to compete in two fixtures against Tideway clubs. A lightweight London Rowing Club eight was the opposition on Saturday followed by a heavyweight Imperial College Boat Club crew on Sunday. Saturday was also the date of a very important event in the CULRC calendar, the annual alumni races and dinner.

GB December Trials 2011

Submitted by Rupert Price on 21 December, 2011 - 12:23

On 17th December CULRC sent two members to the GB December Trial in Boston, Lincolnshire. Rupert Price and Nicolas Kernick travelled up on the day before for a pre-paddle on the course. Conditions were beautiful on the river setting both scullers up well for the following day.

Racing on the Saturday was in good tailwind conditions, ideal for fast times accross the 5000m course. Rupert Price came in 26th overall (10th U23). While Nick came 36th (18th U23). This is a very encouraging result, with Nick posting a very strong time considering he has been rowing sweep with CUBC since the last trial.

Focus now turns firmly towards sweep rowing from now on. With Training Camp only a couple of weeks away and our annual Trial VIIIs race on 18th December final selection for the VIII is drawing near. There are less than 100 days until we face Oxford on 25th March now and still plenty more development to come.

Trial VIIIs 2011

Submitted by John Hale on 19 December, 2011 - 15:39

On December 18th, the two CULRC Trial VIIIs crews, "King" and "Ace", raced in Henley-on-Thames. As on Boat Race day, the crews had to weigh in a few hours before racing, so a sweat-paddle started off what turned out to be a near-perfect day of sunshine and little wind.

Fairbairn Cup Races and Scullers' Head

Submitted by Rupert Price on 12 December, 2011 - 09:06

Last week the CULRC squad raced in Cambridge at the Fairbairn Cup. Organised by Jesus College Boat Club, the race runs from the JCBC flag-pole to the little bridge near the Lock (around 4.3km). CULRC entered two VIIIs. The VIIIs were originally planned to be of equal strength, but with a key injury to one crew the gap between the boats ended up being larger than expected. The quicker crew came 2nd overall with a time of 14:17.3 while the other crew struggled and came 8th overall with a time of 14:44.9. Crew photos are shown below.

The following day CUL's top scullers attended the Sculler's Head on the boat race course in London. Despite a few problems our scullers performed very well. The top result came from Rupert Price, placing 38th overall amidst lots of traffic off the start. Piran Tedbury came in next in 60th despite rigging problems and finding a spanner moments before racing at a local Pub. James Wedlake came in 74th and Andrew Hunt, having been held up by another sculler and pushed the wrong side of a marshalling launch, came 76th.

Several CUL alumni also raced on the day. Mark Aldred placed 35th, John Hale placed 53rd and Piers Copham placed 153rd.

This week the squad are all in Cambridge preparing for Trial VIIIs in Henley on 18th December. Come down and support!

The eights in a action at Fairbairns:

CULRC Trial VIIIs to be Umpired by Sir Matthew Pinsent

Submitted by Rupert Price on 25 November, 2011 - 09:20

Cambridge University Lightweight Rowing Club will be holding its annual Trial Eights race on the 18th of December in Henley-on-Thames. The day is designed to simulate Boat Race day, when the selected crew will race Oxford over the same course, and to give athletes an opportunity to race under similar conditions.

With Trial Eights one of the highlights of the club’s calendar, the crews will have been preparing together for several weeks and will be provided with boats by internationally renowned manufacturers. This year, four-time Olympic champion and rowing legend Sir Matthew Pinsent will be umpiring the race.

The crews will boat in Henley at 1.30pm for a warm-up row before the race, which is scheduled for 2.30pm. Family, friends and supporters are warmly invited to spectate and enjoy a day out along the banks of the river Thames in one of the great traditional homes of rowing – all support is greatly appreciated. The race will be followed by tea and scones at the world-famous Leander Club at 3pm, which will be an opportunity to meet the crews and coaches in a relaxed setting. Race results will also be officially announced here.

CULRC are proud to be sponsored by Powertraveller, KPMG, Hudson Boat Works and WinTech Racing.


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