York City Rowing Club

Senior Men’s Coxed Four will line up at the Henley Royal Regatta Qualifiers on Friday 26 June, aiming to secure a place in the Britannia Challenge Cup.

This crew brings together strength, composure and plenty of racing intent. Over the past few months, they have put in the work, sharpened their speed, and built towards one of the biggest tests in club rowing.

Coached by Sean Potter, the crew now heads to Henley ready to take on the challenge.

The crew is:

Cox: Sydney Myers
Stroke: Alex Press
3-seat: George Bateson
2-seat: Dan Lewis
Bow: Hywel Griffiths

The Britannia Challenge Cup always attracts a highly competitive field, and this crew will be looking to put down their best performance when it matters most.

The whole club is behind them.

Go well, boys.

Senior Men’s Eight will take to the water at the Henley Royal Regatta Qualifiers, racing for a place in the Thames Challenge Cup.

Since the Head of the River Race, this crew has trained relentlessly with one goal in mind: earning the opportunity to race at Henley Royal Regatta. Their commitment and determination have been evident throughout the season, and Friday represents the culmination of months of hard work.

A remarkable feature of this crew is that three of its athletes only began rowing last July, making their progression to this level in under a year a real testament to their dedication, work ethic and willingness to learn. Regardless of the outcome on Friday, they have already achieved something to be proud of.

A huge thank you goes to Sean Potter for his outstanding coaching, commitment and support throughout the campaign.

The crew is:

Cox: Tara Broughton
Stroke: Euan St. John
7-seat: Antoine Echassoux
6-seat: Jon Campbell
5-seat: Elliott Briggs
4-seat: Matt Young
3-seat: Sam Day
2-seat: Luke Lambert
Bow: Matthew Largey

This crew represents the depth and ambition of the men’s squad, bringing together experienced athletes alongside rowers who have progressed at an extraordinary rate in a short space of time. Their journey reflects the commitment of everyone involved in the programme, from coaches and volunteers to training partners and supporters.

The whole club wishes them the very best of luck as they take on the challenge of qualifying for one of the most prestigious regattas in the world.

Go well, lads.

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Tomorrow our junior women quad will take to the water in Henley to attempt to qualify for The Diamond Jubilee Challenge Cup.

This crew has enjoyed an outstanding season, most notably finishing 12th overall at the National Schools’ Regatta, placing 4th in the B Final against the strongest junior crews in the country. They now have the opportunity to test themselves once again as they bid to qualify for one of the most prestigious regattas in the world.

A huge thank you goes to their coaches Jamie Macleod, Leon Langmead and Phil Press for their commitment, encouragement and countless hours of work throughout the season.

The crew is:

Stroke: Olivia
3-seat: Emily
2-seat: Beth
Bow: Ally

Regardless of Friday’s result, the dedication and progress shown by these athletes throughout the season has been exceptional. They have represented York City Rowing Club with determination, resilience and ambition, and have earned the opportunity to race on one of rowing’s biggest stages.

The whole club wishes them the very best of luck at Qualifiers.

Go well, girls.

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HISTORY MAKING MOMENT

On Friday 26 June, history will be made as York City Rowing Club’s first Senior Women’s crew will compete in the Henley Royal Regatta Qualifiers.

Racing in the Wargrave Challenge Cup for Club Women’s Eights, this marks a monumental achievement for the club. It is the culmination of years of commitment, dedication, and development, built on the efforts of former captains, coaches, and countless squad members who have shaped and driven the women’s programme.

A huge thank you to everyone who has supported this journey, with particular thanks to Paul Richardson for his exceptional coaching, guidance, and commitment over recent years.

The crew is:
Cox: Rachel Woods
Stroke: Jessica Pidgeon
7-seat: Amelia Monsey
6-seat: Sarah Hyde
5-seat: Sophy Nicholson
4-seat: Emily Mitchell
3-seat: Tamsin Forde
2-seat: Helen Stephenson
Bow: Rebecca Barrett

We would also like to recognise Caitlin Pinder, Lily Sapcote, and Ruth Burlison, who have trained and raced with this boat throughout the season.

This crew includes three athletes who learned to row at York, as well as the current and three former Women’s Captains. Every member of the crew learned to row at clubs across the North.

While only nine athletes will take to the course, this achievement reflects the collective contribution of the entire women’s squad—past and present—since the programme was first established in the 1960s.

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🚨🚨HWR CREW ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨🚨

Two of the senior women’s crews have made the trip down to Henley this weekend for Henley Women’s Regatta.

Crew Number 52 is racing in The Copas Cup for Aspirational Club Eights. The crew is:
Cox: Rachel Woods
Stroke: Jessica Pidgeon
7-seat: Amelia Monsey
6-seat: Sarah Hyde
5-seat: Sophy Nicholson
4-seat: Emily Mitchell
3-seat: Tamsin Forde
2-seat: Helen Stephenson
Bow: Rebecca Barrett

Crew Number 357 is racing in the Frank v Harry Cup for Development Coxed Fours. The crew is:
Cox: Caitlin Pinder
Stroke: Harriet Day
Three: Rebecca Roberts
Two: Judith Ravu
Bow: Lindsay Groves

Henley Women’s Regatta

Another fantastic weekend of racing for York City Rowing Club, with 41 athletes representing the club across both and Peterborough Regatta. 🚣‍♂️🚣‍♀️

At Metropolitan Regatta, our Senior Women’s 8+ continued their strong season, finishing 3rd in the F Final on Saturday before improving again to take 4th in the E Final on Sunday.

The Senior Men also put in some impressive performances, with the 4+ finishing 6th in the E Final and the 8+ taking 2nd place in the L Final on Saturday. On Sunday, our Senior Men’s 2x raced brilliantly to finish 2nd in the B Final.

A huge thank you to and for generously lending our senior men a fantastic double scull for the weekend. Your support is hugely appreciated.

There was also plenty of success for our senior and masters squad at Peterborough regatta:
🥇 OpMas E 2- winners
🥇 WMasF 1x winners
🥇 WMasF 4+ winners
Op4x: 7th

Congratulations to everyone who raced, coached, trailered, supported and volunteered throughout the weekend. The hard work continues as we build towards the rest of the regatta season.

A fantastic weekend representing Yorkshire at the Junior Inter-Regional Regatta last weekend.

Rowan delivered an outstanding performance in the single, progressing through the time trial into the A final and finishing a strong fourth against tough competition. A brilliant result and a performance the whole club is very proud of.

Our J16 girls – Elsa, Amie, Megan and Githaali – took on their first ever sweep race in a composite crew alongside , and . After an excellent time trial securing a place in the B final for Yorkshire, they raced with confidence and determination in what was a hugely valuable experience.

A proud moment for the club, and an exciting glimpse of what is to come.

Thank you to for the opportunity.

We are so proud to share that Phil Jones has now been presented with his British Empire Medal by Mrs Johanna Ropner, His Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant of North Yorkshire.

This is such a well-deserved recognition. Over many decades, Phil has given so much to York City Rowing Club, especially through his work as Junior Coordinator and coach. His dedication has shaped the club in countless ways and had a lasting impact on generations of athletes, including those who have gone on to perform at the very highest level.

It is wonderful to see that contribution recognised, and we could not be happier for him.

York Spring Regatta returns on Saturday 2nd May.

A fast 1000 m downstream course through the heart of York, with side-by-side racing and great viewing for spectators along the banks.

Entries are now open! We look forward to welcoming you back to on the Ouse for another fantastic day of racing at YCRC.

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