Women’s Quad

On the 4th of May, our women’s quad “The Jackson Four”, raced for the first time at the club’s Chiswick Regatta. They all took up rowing in the last few years under the expert guidance of Jackie Eastwood and thought the time ripe to take their efforts further!  They...

The Chiswick School J14 Girls Quad

The Chiswick School J14 girls quad sculls crew had a very successful day racing over 1000m at Chiswick Regatta . In their heat they were drawn against Tiffin School and after a good start won convincingly by three lengths. In the Final where they were up against...

A Win at Hammersmith Regatta

Jess Hardwick and Sophie Young won women’s coxless pairs at Hammersmith Regatta on Saturday. With a bye in the semi-final, in the final they beat Barnes Bridge Ladies’ Rowing Club. Results from the regatta may be found at...

Ghent International Spring Regatta

Jess Hardwick and Sophie Young were competing at Ghent International Spring Regatta over the weekend of 13th and 14th April. On Saturday they came second in the International Flemish championships for senior women’s coxless pairs. Race 114 Final W 2-...

Polytechnic Boathouse – 100 Years

It is almost 100 years since our current boathouse was built, replacing the mainly wooden structure financed by Quintin Hogg and opened in 1888. The Polytechnic Rowing Club and Quintin Boat Club took occupation of the present building in February 1925. It is therefore...