Grey College Boat Club
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Grey College Boat Club (GCBC) is the rowing club
of Grey College
at Durham University
in northern England
.
The club has over 60 members and shares its boathouse
with Durham University Boat Club
, Ustinov College Boat Club and Josephine Butler College Boat Club.
The club competes at a regional and college level, with notable success in recent years at the annual Durham Regatta
.
Grey College Boat House is located at Dunelm House on the River Wear between Kingsgate Bridge
and Elvet Bridge
and is a ten minute walk from Grey College
.
Grey College Boat Club own one VIIIs
, the 'Eric Halladay', which is shared between the men and the women's squads.
The club also own a number of IVs
, and other smaller boats including a double scull
named 'Whip-ma-whop-ma-gate' after the street in York
.
The Men's 1st IV
row 'The Earl', in honour of Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey
after whom Grey college is named. The Women's 1st IV
row 'The Golden Phoenix', the unofficial symbol of the college adopted after a fire devastated the main accommodation block in March, 1959.
2010 saw the first 24-hour indoor rowing marathon held against Collingwood College Boat Club
. The charity event was jointly run by both clubs and raised money for Sport Relief
as well as the two clubs concerned.
. In 2010, the Men's first VIII won both days of the regatta. In 2009, the Women's first IV won the novice event.
Grey College Boat Club holds an annual Ball each year in Epiphany term
which is the highlight of the boat club's social calender. At this event, a formal thank you to out-going members of the executive committee is offered and results of the current and previous seasons are celebrated.
The club also holds an annual cruise on the Prince Bishop in Durham in the summer as well as many other social events throughout the year including a Fresher's social.
Rowing club
A rowing club is a club for people interested in the sport of Rowing. Rowing clubs are usually located near a body of water, whether natural or artificial, that is large enough for manoeuvering of the shells . Clubs usually have racks to store boats and a dock to put them in the water...
of Grey College
Grey College, Durham
Grey College is a college of the University of Durham in England. Although it was originally planned that the college was to be named Oliver Cromwell College, this proved too controversial and it was instead named after Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey, who was Prime Minister at the time of the...
at Durham University
Durham University
The University of Durham, commonly known as Durham University, is a university in Durham, England. It was founded by Act of Parliament in 1832 and granted a Royal Charter in 1837...
in northern England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
.
The club has over 60 members and shares its boathouse
Boathouse
A boathouse is a building especially designed for the storage of boats, normally smaller craft for sports or leisure use. These are typically located on open water, such as on a river. Often the boats stored are rowing boats...
with Durham University Boat Club
Durham University Boat Club
Durham University Boat Club is the Rowing Club of Durham University in England.- History :The club was founded in the 1880s to represent the University instead of University College Boat Club and Hatfield College Boat Club....
, Ustinov College Boat Club and Josephine Butler College Boat Club.
The club competes at a regional and college level, with notable success in recent years at the annual Durham Regatta
Durham Regatta
Durham Regatta is the premier rowing event in the North East of England, held each year on the second weekend in June on the River Wear which provides a picturesque setting for regattas and head races....
.
Boathouse and Fleet
Kingsgate Bridge
Kingsgate Bridge is a striking, modern reinforced concrete construction footbridge across the River Wear, in Durham, England. It is a Grade I listed building. It was designed in 1963 by Sir Ove Arup personally, connecting Bow Lane on the historic peninsula in the centre of Durham to Dunelm House on...
and Elvet Bridge
Elvet Bridge
Elvet Bridge is a mediaeval masonry arch bridge across the River Wear, in the city of Durham, in County Durham, in England. It links the peninsula in central Durham to the Elvet area of the city, and is a Grade I listed building.-History:...
and is a ten minute walk from Grey College
Grey College, Durham
Grey College is a college of the University of Durham in England. Although it was originally planned that the college was to be named Oliver Cromwell College, this proved too controversial and it was instead named after Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey, who was Prime Minister at the time of the...
.
Grey College Boat Club own one VIIIs
Eight (rowing)
An Eight is a rowing boat used in the sport of competitive rowing. It is designed for eight rowers, who propel the boat with sweep oars, and is steered by a coxswain, or cox....
, the 'Eric Halladay', which is shared between the men and the women's squads.
The club also own a number of IVs
Coxed four
A coxed four is a rowing boat used in the sport of competitive rowing. It is designed for four persons who propel the boat with sweep oars and is steered by a cox....
, and other smaller boats including a double scull
Double scull
A double scull is a rowing boat used in the sport of competitive rowing. It is designed for two persons who propel the boat by sculling with two oars, one in each hand....
named 'Whip-ma-whop-ma-gate' after the street in York
York
York is a walled city, situated at the confluence of the Rivers Ouse and Foss in North Yorkshire, England. The city has a rich heritage and has provided the backdrop to major political events throughout much of its two millennia of existence...
.
The Men's 1st IV
Coxed four
A coxed four is a rowing boat used in the sport of competitive rowing. It is designed for four persons who propel the boat with sweep oars and is steered by a cox....
row 'The Earl', in honour of Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey
Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey
Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey, KG, PC , known as Viscount Howick between 1806 and 1807, was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland from 22 November 1830 to 16 July 1834. A member of the Whig Party, he backed significant reform of the British government and was among the...
after whom Grey college is named. The Women's 1st IV
Coxed four
A coxed four is a rowing boat used in the sport of competitive rowing. It is designed for four persons who propel the boat with sweep oars and is steered by a cox....
row 'The Golden Phoenix', the unofficial symbol of the college adopted after a fire devastated the main accommodation block in March, 1959.
Competitive Events
Grey College Boat Club compete throughout the year in many races and regattas in the North East of England. Over the last few years, events competed in include:Regional events
|
College events
|
2010 saw the first 24-hour indoor rowing marathon held against Collingwood College Boat Club
Collingwood College Boat Club
Collingwood College Boat Club is the rowing club of Collingwood College, part of Durham University.CCBC was formed in the early 1980s and is housed in the St...
. The charity event was jointly run by both clubs and raised money for Sport Relief
Sport Relief
Sport Relief is a biennial charity event from Comic Relief, in association with BBC Sport, which brings together the worlds of sport and entertainment to raise money to help vulnerable people in both the UK and the world's poorest countries...
as well as the two clubs concerned.
Durham City Regatta
Grey College Boat club has seen notable success in recent years at Durham RegattaDurham Regatta
Durham Regatta is the premier rowing event in the North East of England, held each year on the second weekend in June on the River Wear which provides a picturesque setting for regattas and head races....
. In 2010, the Men's first VIII won both days of the regatta. In 2009, the Women's first IV won the novice event.
| Event | Year | Result | Crew |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Alderman Thurlow Trophy | 2010 | Winners (Nov 8+) | T.Munro, A.Hatch, J.Davies, A.Palmer, J.Turner, A.Newton, N.Collard,G.Critchley, D.Benhamou (Cox) |
| Joseph Brown Challenge Cup | 2010 | Winners (IM3 8+) | T.Munro, A.Hatch, J.Davies, A.Palmer, J.Turner, A.Newton, N.Collard,G.Critchley, D.Benhamou (Cox) |
Club structure
Any member of Grey College JCR, MCR or SCR is eligible to join Grey College Boat Club as an ordinary member. Any other student of Durham University may join with the permission of the Captain of Boats. The club is run by an executive committee elected by club members throughout the year. The executive committee is composed of the Captain of Boats, Men's Captain, Women's Captain, Secretary, Treasurer, Sponsorship Secretary, Social Secretary, Boatman and Safety Officer and Stash Officer.Grey College Boat Club holds an annual Ball each year in Epiphany term
Epiphany term
Epiphany term is the second academic term of the University of Durham and formerly of the University of Newcastle upon Tyne . The term runs from January to March.-See also:*Michaelmas term...
which is the highlight of the boat club's social calender. At this event, a formal thank you to out-going members of the executive committee is offered and results of the current and previous seasons are celebrated.
The club also holds an annual cruise on the Prince Bishop in Durham in the summer as well as many other social events throughout the year including a Fresher's social.