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On the Water
On Thursday 27 March, Hans Maarten van den Brink, author of the originally Dutch novella, On the Water visited Leander Club to talk about his book. The talk was well attended by more than 50 people. All those who attended enjoyed a delicious finger buffet in the...
HRR at Leander Club
Excitement is building among our athletes and Members as HRR hoves into view. Members will receive their badge packs by mid-April, containing a metal Members' badge (two if you are joint Members) and two guest badges for each day. The handbook outlines all the options...
Leander Women vs. Oxford Women
A Competitive Showdown on the Tideway Leander Women vs. Oxford Women: A Competitive Showdown on the Tideway Fixture racing is a highly anticipated highlight of any season for Leander athletes. The competition for selection is fierce, as rowers seek the...
EIGHTS HEAD WIN
In excellent conditions, Leander along with 336 other crews, capped off the head race season by racing the famous Head of The River Race in London from Chiswick to Putney. In a time of 17:06, Leander’s A crew took the win for the second year in succession, winning by...
Women’s Eights Head of the River Race
On Saturday, March 8, 2025, coinciding with International Women's Day, the Women's Eights Head of the River Race took place on the Thames, showcasing elite rowing talent over the 6.8Km Championship course from Mortlake to Putney. Leander Club entered four...
Boat Race Fixture: Leander vs CUBC
On Sunday 2 March, Leander Club took two women’s eights and one men’s eight into London to race Cambridge University Crews on the Championship course. The racing provided a unique opportunity for Olympians, newly Caversham-based GBR squad athletes and club-based...
New Balcony
Committee Member Luke Breen writes: Members may have noticed that construction work on the club’s new balcony commenced this week, following planning permission granted last year. The balcony, set for completion this summer, will wrap around the west elevation of the...
New General Manager
Leander Club is delighted to announce the appointment of Steve O’Connor as the club’s new general manager. Steve is taking over from Al Heathcote and will start at the club in May. Steve is currently the director of the River and Rowing Museum in...
GB Trials, Boston
Sarah McKay Secures Victory in the Women’s Single Sculls at GB Rowing Team Trials The GB Rowing Team held their Open Trials in Boston, Lincolnshire on Saturday, 8 February. The event, featuring a grueling 5km on-water time trial, showcased outstanding performances...
