Category: Boat Club
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Rowing gym reopens
Earlier this year, the small rowing gym in College was reopened. This was made possible with funds raised in the memory of Jonathan Fraser (1983-2005). We want to thank all donors who have made this possible. The gym is decorated with celebratory blades from 1955 and 1956, the years in which St Peter’s reached the…
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St Peter’s Blues Rowers 2014
Congratulations to St Peter’s students Hannah Ledbury (Osiris) and Karl Hudspith (OUBC) for winning their boat races against Cambridge. Hannah won with Osiris for the second time after 2013. Karl collected with third victory with OUBC in his forth race. We are very proud of you!
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Anders and Bruce row the Thames
On the 3th of October, SPCBC boat club captains Bruce Guest (2012-13) and Anders Jay (2013-14) will embark on a mission to row up the Thames to Cricklade, and then back. This is approximately an 100 mile round trip – a journey that will take the best part of two days. Bruce and Anders are…
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Toast in Honour of Christopher Dodwell
Before boat club dinner and after Saturday of Summer Eights, the boat club was privileged to have a champagne reception made possible by the legacy of Christopher Dodwell. Christopher was born in 1919 and matriculated at St Peter’s Hall in 1938, where he read History, less than 10 years after its formation in 1929. He had very…
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Henley Royal Regatta Drinks Reception
St Peter’s College Boat Club requests the pleasure of the company of rowers and alumni at the Henley Royal Regatta Drinks Reception on Saturday 30 June. Henley Royal Regatta is undoubtedly the best know regatta in the world and it holds a unique place in the respect and affection of all oarsman. Old Members of…
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Jonny Fraser Fundraiser, London June 13th
Dear Alumni of the SPCBC, A wonderful opportunity has arisen to give to the Boat Club in memory of Jonny Fraser, a past 2nd VIII Captain who tragically drowned whilst trying to save someone in distress when he was a Second Year. Attached is an invitation to a silent auction (for paintings of St Peter’s…
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Mens 4 win Worcester Spring Regatta Final
Saturday 18th May, 4 days before Torpids, and the St Peter’s College First Eight congregate at quarter to six in the Porter’s Lodge. Chat is limited and snoozing rife on the transit to Worcester, where we have entered an Eight and a Four – the Robert Calderisi and Jean Daniel Rossi, the newest member of…
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Wedding Congratulations
The Boat Club would like to offer its heartfelt congratulations to three alumni who celebrated their weddings this weekend. Our best wishes go to our former President Thomas Summers and our coach Freya Porteous for pooling their experience on a new course at York Minster yesterday. Bride and groom got to know each other at…
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Summer Eights Alumni Invitation
Whether your Boat Club Experience is best celebrated by sharing favorite places and memories with family, with a lively gathering of crew mates and friends, or with a walk on the river bank; Alumni Weekend’s laid-back atmosphere and array of events and entertainment options offer the freedom to enjoy your own brand of fun. So…
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Torpids 2012 – What Happened?
The vast majority of both Men’s novice VIII’s were keen to continue rowing in Hilary term. Four members of the Christ Church Regatta “A” boat were co-opted into the 1st Torpid to bolster the four senior crew members remaining, with the novice “B”’s forming a solid and talented 2ndTorpid and even – for the first time…
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