Queen's victorious in 3 out of 4 races! On Saturday 13 June, the annual university boat race between Queen's and Trinity College, took place on the river Lagan. Now in its sixth year, the event continues to grow both in support, and media interest. In what is becoming somewhat of a boat race tradition, the …
BUCS Rowing Regatta 2009
Just before examinations, Queen's headed off to Nottingham to compete in BUCS Rowing Regatta 2009. 62 universities competed in 230 races over three days. Queens brought the whole contingent of men and ladies' squads to seize the great racing opportunity this regatta provides. On Saturday it was the turn of the men’s Championship VIII, intermediate …
Queen’s Regatta 2009
On Saturday, Queen’s opted to scratch fours to focus on the eights events. The novice men lost out to DUBC in their final by a narrow margin, setting up good competition for the forthcoming Queen’s vs. Trinity boat on the 13th June. The intermediate eight also finished second in their final, after controlling the race …
Irish University Championships 2009
On Friday morning, Irish University squads gathered in Castlewellan for the 2009 Irish University Championships Regatta. Clubs went all out to compete in hope of winning the Wylie Cup, Bank of Ireland Cup, and the new overall university cup. Racing commenced at 11 a.m. with the men’s intermediate sculls heats. Will Howell and Trevor McKnight …
Neptune Regatta 2009
On Saturday, Queen’s rowing made the short trip to Islandbridge to compete in Neptune Regatta. The event had an overwhelming entry but despite this managed to run very smoothly, a credit to the organisers. Queen’s men entered 4 crews, the novice IV, novice VIII, intermediate VIII and senior VIII. Queen’s ladies entered 4 crews, the …
Tribesmen Head of the River 2009
On Saturday 28th March, Queens rowing entered seven crews to compete in Tribesmen Head of the River 2009. Conditions on the day were temperamental, which led to the withdrawal of many boat classes from the event. However, with a fortunate change in the weather, racing conditions shaped up perfectly for some excellent rowing. This enabled …
Head of the River Race 2009
The week past saw Queen’s men prepare to take part in the Head of the River Race 2009. Two Queens eights competed in this, the most prestigious head race in the rowing calendar. Queens entered the event with hopes of finishing their head season with strong results, off the back of their recent success in …
Lagan Head 2009 – Results
Queen's had a very successful Valentine's weekend on the Lagan with wins in every category entered.Race 1QUBBC entered two N4+ with the crew coxed by Flanagan getting the fastest N4+ time. QUBLBC enter one WN4+ coxed by Morrison, again getting the fastest WN4+ time.Race 2QUBBC S8 (Tubman) got the overall fastest time with the I8 …
Erne Head 2009; Women’s Head of the River Race
Queen's rowing eagerly awaited the weekend's racing, to get their first sample of the competition and to put their hard winter training into practice. The senior ladies headed off to London on Thursday to compete in the Women’s Head of the River Race 2009, along with coach Sean O’Kane. The men’s squad and the remaining …
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Strathclyde training camp; Lagan Head of the River 2008
Queen's Rowing recently returned from their training camp in Strathclyde where the crews were put through their paces off the back of the examination period. The camp was tough and much blood and sweat was shed. This should iron out any creases and pounds accumulated during Christmas, and hours spent studying at a desk. This weekend …
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Ladies’ Dinner 2008
Thanks to all who put so much effort into organising the Ladies' Dinner last Friday, particularly club secretary Zoe Patterson. Past and current rowers, coaches and club alumni all enjoyed the evening which started in the Great Hall and finished in Belfast Rowing Club. Our guest speaker Elise Laverick provided us with an exciting insight …
Ladies Dinner guest speaker Elise Laverick
Queen's Ladies rowers are all excited to hear what double olympic bronze medal Elise Laverick has to say. Elise won her first bronze medal in Athens in 2004, but in 2005 she was the victim of a 'hit-and-run' accident, she fought her way back to fitness and equalled her success in the double scull in …
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