Five Brasenose crews took to the water for this years’ Summer Eights bumps competition last week. For many this was their first set of bumps races, after Torpids 2024 was cancelled due to the weather earlier this year. For the thrilling format, BNCBC was pleased to enter three women’s boats and two men’s boats. The top four boats entered holding their positions from the end of Summer Eights 2023, and the women’s third boat qualified through rowing on, with an initial position of footship.

Last week saw 5 Brasenose crews take to the water for this years’ Summer Eights bumps competition. Over 160 crews from 35 different colleges took part in 4 days of action-packed and adrenaline-filled bumps racing along the 1.5km long stretch of Thames, locally referred to as the Isis.

BNCBC President, Ella Shalom, summarises the results of the Boat Club in 2023 Torpids as the week progressed. Huge congrats to our M2 and W2 for strong performances, with both crews qualifying for Torpids! Unfortunately our mixed novice boat didn’t quite make it through, but we couldn’t be prouder of them for getting out...

BNCBC President, Ella Shalom, summarises the progress of the Boat Club during Michaelmas Term 2022. Quick look back on the last term of winter ergs, cold Godstow mornings & novice recruitment! Seniors started the term strong with the delivery of...

After two seasons blighted by floods and the pandemic, rowers at BNCBC were looking forward to a return to the regular schedule of novice training in Michaelmas, Torpids in Hilary and Summer Eights in Trinity. We began the season with...

At the start of Trinity term, the captains were faced with the task of training up scratch crews for Summer Torpids. A two year bumps hiatus (due to weather and a pandemic) coupled with clashes with Finals meant that BNCBC…