London Rowing Club
Encyclopedia
London Rowing Club is one of the oldest rowing
clubs on the River Thames
in London
, United Kingdom
.
It is regarded as one of the most exclusive and successful rowing clubs in Britain. and its Patron is HRH Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh.
, A. A. Casamajor
and Josias Nottidge
for the purpose of winning medals at Henley Royal Regatta
. These three formed part of the crew that won the Grand Challenge Cup
at Henley in 1857. It is one of the seven founding clubs of the Remenham Club
at Henley
and is one of only five clubs which retain the right to appoint representatives directly to the Council of the Amateur Rowing Association
.
Most recently 'London' (as it is known in rowing circles) won the Thames Cup in 2006 and also provided half of the oarsmen in the composite international lightweight crews that won the Club Quads in 2007 and Double Sculls in 2005. London is a High Performance Centre for Lightweight Rowing and has been the base for many successful international Lightweights since the inception of the weight class. Two of its members, James Lindsay-Fynn and James Clarke, competed in the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games
as part of the Lightweight Men's Coxless Fours.
. Membership is only given after a full committee vote.
World Champion and only driver to win the Triple Crown of Motorsport
, Graham Hill
. From 1952 to 1954, Hill rowed in twenty finals with London, usually as stroke of the crew, eight of which resulted in wins. He also stroked the London eight in the highly prestigious Grand Challenge Cup
at Henley Royal Regatta
. He used the colours of the club as his motor racing helmet design, as did his Formula One
World Champion racing driver son, Damon
.
, Ireland
and Germany
such as:
The current chief coach
is Australian silver medal
list Paul Reedy.
Sport rowing
Rowing is a sport in which athletes race against each other on rivers, on lakes or on the ocean, depending upon the type of race and the discipline. The boats are propelled by the reaction forces on the oar blades as they are pushed against the water...
clubs on the River Thames
River Thames
The River Thames flows through southern England. It is the longest river entirely in England and the second longest in the United Kingdom. While it is best known because its lower reaches flow through central London, the river flows alongside several other towns and cities, including Oxford,...
in London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
, United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
.
It is regarded as one of the most exclusive and successful rowing clubs in Britain. and its Patron is HRH Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh.
History
The club was founded in 1856 at the instigation of Herbert PlayfordHerbert Playford
Herbert Harlee Playford was a British rower who won the Wingfield Sculls and the Diamond Challenge Sculls at Henley Royal Regatta. He was instrumental in founding London Rowing Club and the Metropolitan Regatta....
, A. A. Casamajor
A. A. Casamajor
Alexander Alcée Casamajor was a British rower who won the Wingfield Sculls in six successive years and the Diamond Challenge Sculls at Henley Royal Regatta as well as being twice in the winning Grand Challenge Cup team....
and Josias Nottidge
Josias Nottidge
Josias Nottidge was an English rower who twice won Silver Goblets at Henley Royal Regatta.Nottidge rowed initially for Wandle Club . He took part in the Wingfield Sculls in 1853 when it was won by James Paine. In the heat, there was a private match between Nottidge and H C Smith for a £15 cup. ...
for the purpose of winning medals at Henley Royal Regatta
Henley Royal Regatta
Henley Royal Regatta is a rowing event held every year on the River Thames by the town of Henley-on-Thames, England. The Royal Regatta is sometimes referred to as Henley Regatta, its original name pre-dating Royal patronage...
. These three formed part of the crew that won the Grand Challenge Cup
Grand Challenge Cup
The Grand Challenge Cup is a rowing competition for men's eights. It is the oldest and most prestigious event at the annual Henley Royal Regatta on the River Thames at Henley-on-Thames in England. It is open to male crews from all eligible rowing clubs...
at Henley in 1857. It is one of the seven founding clubs of the Remenham Club
Remenham Club
The Remenham Club is a private members club near the village of Remenham on the Berkshire bank of the River Thames near Henley-on-Thames, on the reach of the river that plays host to the annual Henley Royal Regatta....
at Henley
Henley-on-Thames
Henley-on-Thames is a town and civil parish on the River Thames in South Oxfordshire, England, about 10 miles downstream and north-east from Reading, 10 miles upstream and west from Maidenhead...
and is one of only five clubs which retain the right to appoint representatives directly to the Council of the Amateur Rowing Association
Amateur Rowing Association
British Rowing, formerly the Amateur Rowing Association , is the governing body in England for the sport of rowing. It is also responsible for the development and organisation of international rowing teams representing Great Britain...
.
Most recently 'London' (as it is known in rowing circles) won the Thames Cup in 2006 and also provided half of the oarsmen in the composite international lightweight crews that won the Club Quads in 2007 and Double Sculls in 2005. London is a High Performance Centre for Lightweight Rowing and has been the base for many successful international Lightweights since the inception of the weight class. Two of its members, James Lindsay-Fynn and James Clarke, competed in the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games
2008 Summer Olympics
The 2008 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIX Olympiad, was a major international multi-sport event that took place in Beijing, China, from August 8 to August 24, 2008. A total of 11,028 athletes from 204 National Olympic Committees competed in 28 sports and 302 events...
as part of the Lightweight Men's Coxless Fours.
Facilities
LRC has a substantial boathouse (altered and extended in 2008) located by Putney BridgePutney Bridge
Putney Bridge is a bridge crossing of the River Thames in west London, linking Putney on the south side with Fulham to the north. Putney Bridge tube station is located near the north side of the bridge.-History:...
. Membership is only given after a full committee vote.
Members
Former members of the club include the British racing driver, two-time Formula OneFormula One
Formula One, also known as Formula 1 or F1 and referred to officially as the FIA Formula One World Championship, is the highest class of single seater auto racing sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile . The "formula" designation in the name refers to a set of rules with which...
World Champion and only driver to win the Triple Crown of Motorsport
Triple Crown of Motorsport
The Triple Crown of Motorsport is an unofficial motorsport achievement, often regarded as winning three of the most prestigious races in the world in one's career:* the Monaco Grand Prix* the 24 Hours of Le Mans* the Indianapolis 500...
, Graham Hill
Graham Hill
Norman Graham Hill was a British racing driver and two-time Formula One World Champion. He is the only driver to win the Triple Crown of Motorsport — the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Indianapolis 500 and Formula One World Championship.Graham Hill and his son Damon are the only father and son pair both to...
. From 1952 to 1954, Hill rowed in twenty finals with London, usually as stroke of the crew, eight of which resulted in wins. He also stroked the London eight in the highly prestigious Grand Challenge Cup
Grand Challenge Cup
The Grand Challenge Cup is a rowing competition for men's eights. It is the oldest and most prestigious event at the annual Henley Royal Regatta on the River Thames at Henley-on-Thames in England. It is open to male crews from all eligible rowing clubs...
at Henley Royal Regatta
Henley Royal Regatta
Henley Royal Regatta is a rowing event held every year on the River Thames by the town of Henley-on-Thames, England. The Royal Regatta is sometimes referred to as Henley Regatta, its original name pre-dating Royal patronage...
. He used the colours of the club as his motor racing helmet design, as did his Formula One
Formula One
Formula One, also known as Formula 1 or F1 and referred to officially as the FIA Formula One World Championship, is the highest class of single seater auto racing sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile . The "formula" designation in the name refers to a set of rules with which...
World Champion racing driver son, Damon
Damon Hill
Damon Graham Devereux Hill OBE is a retired British racing driver. In 1996 Hill won the Formula One World Championship. As the son of the late Graham Hill, he is the only son of a world champion to win the title...
.
Current members
Current club members include international rowers for Great BritainUnited Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
, Ireland
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
and Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
such as:
- James Clarke
- Danny Harte
- Phelan Hill
- Stephen Feeney
- Sophie Hosking
- James Lindsay-Fynn
- Mathilde Pauls
- Rob Williams
The current chief coach
Coach (sport)
In sports, a coach is an individual involved in the direction, instruction and training of the operations of a sports team or of individual sportspeople.-Staff:...
is Australian silver medal
Silver medal
A silver medal is a medal awarded to the second place finisher of contests such as the Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, and contests with similar formats....
list Paul Reedy.