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LBC put on a storming performance at Burton sprint regatta, with crews covering w j16 2x, w2-, w mas 8+, mx 2x, w mas d4x, op 2x, op mas e 2-, op j15 1x, op j14 1x, mx mas e 4x, op mas f 4x, op mas f1x, w2-, w j16 2x, w mas c…

Ironbridge is one of LBC’s favourite regattas, combining a pretty location, good camping, decent chip shop and a nice little micropub right by the iron bridge itself. Its no wonder then that LBC showed up in force with two trailers full of boats and fielding eights, quads, fours, doubles, pairs and singles across the masters,…

LBC will be hosting a Summer junior learn to row session for school years 7-13. These sessions will provide an opportunity to: Coaches hold level 2 coaching qualification andare first aid trained. If you enjoy the taster session or have any further questions, please contact the Junior Coaches (membership@loughboroughboatclub.co.uk) or have a look on our…

Henley Regatta is one of the most prestigious rowing events in the annual rowing calendar, attracting the best crews from the UK and around the world. Many current and future Olympians have first shown their winning ways at Henley. With over 2,000 crews taking part on an iconic stretch of the river Thames in front…

Peterborough Regatta gives LBC the chance to race in a straight line, as it is held on a one kilometre long rowing lake. As we are more used to navigating the twists and turns of our own bendy river, staying in a straight line can prove challenging for some LBC steerers. Luckily this year all…

On Sunday 21st April, members of LBC took to the canal waters of Leicester for the first sprint regatta of the season. With the annual meal the evening before, this was a chance to blow away the racing cobwebs for some and cure the hangover for others. Leicester is notorious for its straight and narrow…

With the Soar Head unfortunately cancelled due to storm Kathleen making her presence felt, LBC decided to spend Sunday cleaning, fixing and tidying up the club. With multiple club members fueled by well judged chilli and chips, many hands certainly made light work. Ergs were serviced, new sliding racks for the fours were installed, windows…

LBC usually attend Lincoln Head with a mix of optimism, as spring is getting closer, and trepidation, as we have been rained on and hailed on in the past. This year proved to be a bit of a mixed bag, with rain in the morning and glorious sunshine in the afternoon. The event saw a…

NJIRC (National Junior Indoor Rowing Competition) is the World’s biggest national indoor rowing competition. The event caters for over 2,500 young people aged 11-18 and enables junior rowers to pit their skills on the erg against other clubs from around the country. This Year LBC juniors rowers descended on Leeds and put up a fantastic performance…

Loughborough Boat Club is hosting a learn to row course for junior girls from the 28th to 30th March, from 2pm – 4:30pm.  The course will be run by our junior coaches and members of the junior girl’s squad. Attendees must br pve rteh age of 12 and be able to swim 50m. Please read the following…