Collingwood College Boat Club
Collingwood College Boat Club is the rowing club of Collingwood College, part of Durham University. CCBC was formed in 1981 and is housed in the Collingwood College boathouse on the River Wear.
The club is often coached by former College Principal and Durham University Boat Club coach Professor Gerald Blake.
Racing
CCBC competes in many races and regattas both in the North East and the rest of the United Kingdom, winning the college Victor Ludorum at Hexham Regatta 4 years in a row. Below are some of the events CCBC has competed in over the last few years:Henley Royal Regatta
CCBC has raced at Henley Royal Regatta four times.Event | Year | Round | Crew |
The Visitors' Challenge Cup | 2015 | Round 1 | N.Connell, J.Ballinger, E.Ninham, A.Wilson |
The Prince Albert Challenge Cup | 2006 | Round 1 | H.Lester, R.Dimock, C.Carey, J.Watkins, O.Harvey |
The Temple Challenge Cup | 2005 | Round 1 | R.Fisher, R.Dimock, J.Strang, N.Scott, G.Lindop, S.Cooper, C.Carey, S.Doody, K.Smith |
The Britannia Challenge Cup | 2000 | Round 2 | R.Collings, E.Killick, S.Wood, R.Robson, K. Paget |
Head of the River
CCBC regularly enters several crews into The Head of the River Race and Women's Head of the River Race. The highest placed finishes are recorded below.Event | Year | Place | Time | Crew |
The Head of the River Race | 2018 | 105th | 19:45.60 | E.Hibbett, I.Edwards, G.Shannon, M.Shackleton, D.Squirrell, S.Manly, H.Llewellyn, C.Penny, A.Ruddell |
Women's Head of the River Race | 2003 | 103rd | 23:16.22 | tbc |