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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...
New Year Honours
The New Year Honours List for 2025 recognises the achievements and service of extraordinary people across the UK. Four Leander Club athletes have been awarded Honours following their Olympic success - Erin Kennedy OBE, Lola Anderson MBE, Georgina Brayshaw MBE and...
Donations from the US
We are delighted to say that after a number of enquiries from Leander Members and supporters in the United States, the Club is now able to accept tax efficient donations from the US. The Club has established a relationship with Chapel & York, a US charitable and...
Annual Dinner 2024
Our Annual Dinner for Full Members is a very special night and a chance to play 'spot the Olympian'! We were delighted to gather on Saturday 16 November for an evening in the very best company. Leander Members have a unique bond of respect and friendship that spans...
Titan of the Thames
Report by Irene Hewlett, Leander Club Librarian On Thursday 14 November, Sandy Nairne and Peter Williams, authors of the meticulously researched book on Lord Desborough, Titan of the Thames visited Leander Club to talk about their book. The talk was well attended by...
