During the Easter break, senior members of the College Boat Club travelled to Ghent in Belgium for their annual Easter training camp and Ghent International Spring Regatta. Surrounded by the picturesque scenery of historic canals, they immersed themselves in rigorous training sessions, collectively rowing over 150 km throughout the week. This intensive preparation not only honed their skills but also fostered camaraderie and resilience among the crews and was an invaluable preparation for the summer racing season.

Mr Richard Follett, Deputy Head of Co-Curriculum, who travelled to Belgium with the students, stated: “With crews from across Europe and a number of the strongest British schools and clubs competing, it was a very tough first regatta of the season for the crews, already fatigued from their training camp. However, they performed creditably, producing some very good results. Out of the 9 events entered, the crews achieved top 10 finishes in 7 of them, showing there is much potential for the summer ahead.”

Particularly noteworthy was the outstanding performance of the Girls U19 Coxless Four comprising Clover, Charlotte, Eve, and Rubi. This quartet not only secured the Gold Medal in their category but also showcased their versatility by securing another Gold in the Senior Women's event.

Later in the same day, the same crew switched to the U19 Coxless Quad and, despite tired legs, produced an excellent row to win their heat in style and pick up the Silver Medal.

As they returned home with memories of their remarkable accomplishments during the Easter break, the College Boat Club is keen to conquer new horizons in the upcoming racing season, fuelled by their unwavering dedication and indomitable spirit.