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November Stag Hunting in Inverness GUBC made the long trip up north to Inverness this Saturday (8th). Leaving Glasgow in a convoy of cars, trailers and minibuses in the pouring rain, hopes were not high for good conditions. However upon entering the Highlands we were blessed with blue skies and sunshine all day. The Mens Open 4+ (Graham, Bloomfield, Thoms, Croll, Templeton cox) successfully defended GUBC's title and with it the prized Antlers, awarded for the fastest coxed four of the day. This success was despite Miss Templeton's dreaded curse of having never managed to win at Inverness previously. The Ladies squad also managed 2nd in Women's R2 and Novice classes. The racing also saw all novice crews get out racing and encouraging performances were had by all, despite fending off attacks from other less sporting Universities the Boys all came away with respectable results while the Ladies had great performances including one boat holding its own despite being put in WR2. Full results found here, photos will be up on GUBC Picasa Site.
Mens Open 4+, GUBC on Tour First races for GUBC Crews Saturday 1st saw GUBC out racing in full for the first time this season. Conditions were ideal with flat water and clear skies. Division 1 saw a strong performance from the Mens 1st IV bring home victory in Mens R1 in a time of 18.40. GUBC Ladies had a good performance, espeicially from their B Crew finising a respectable 4th in Womens R2. Division 2 saw a god run from the boys again but due to a collision were subject to disqualification in Mens R2. Notable mention must go to the novice guys however, first time racing and all subjected to two 5k races despite never venturing beyond the 2k bridge previously! All managed to complete without equipment failure, all looks good for the trip up north to Inverness next weekend. GUBC were also winners of the overall University prize son well done all who competed. Full Results found here.
Mens R1 4+, Mens Novice Crews, Womens R24+ September Freshers Week goes off with a bang September saw the start of another academic year and with it swarms of freshers. GUBC were keen to make a big drive for recruits this year and Men's Captain Dougie Thoms ensured this would happen by single handedly distributing 1000's of flyers while on GUSA Helper duty. The annual GUSA party was attended by many GUBC reps, and with this much debauchery and drinking did ensue, photos of which can be seen on facebook. However the real business came on the Saturday with the taster session, which was deemed a success all round with all 100 burgers and cans of beer being consumed and the two novice VIII's out on continual rotation. Thanks to all who helped. Glasgow University Boat Club competes in Croatia.
Following Glasgow University Boat Club’s success at the British Universities Championships this year Glasgow were invited to represent Britain at the 4th European Universities Rowing Regatta in Zagreb, Croatia. In the blue ribbon men’s eights event Glasgow finished a respectable 8th facing stiff opposition from national squad eights of Croatia and Poland (which included athletes recently participating at the Beijing Olympics). Prior to the competition the squad spent a week with their twinned club Canottieri Sebino Lovere, on the shores of Lago d’Iseo, Italy. The crew enjoyed excellent training conditions as well as superb hospitality, especially from former GUBC rower Aristide Bonomelli. This ended an extremely sucessful year for the club notable achievements including runner up in the Scottish Universities Sport Team of the Year award. This recognised the club’s numerous successes at Scottish Championships, Scottish Universities Championships, British Universities Championships as well as Henley Royal Regatta.
August Boys off to Italy and Croatia
July HIR
Silver at Nat Champs
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