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On the Water

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...

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HRR at Leander Club

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...

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Leander Women vs. Oxford Women

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...

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EIGHTS HEAD WIN

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...

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Women’s Eights Head of the River Race

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...

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Boat Race Fixture: Leander vs CUBC

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...

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New Balcony

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...

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New General Manager

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...

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GB Trials, Boston

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...

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