Queen's University Belfast Boat Clubs
Lady Victoria Boat Club
Robert Swann and the Empire Games 1958: A memoir by Dr Ivan Nelson 16 October 2020 Robert Swann—known also as Bob Swann—was my best friend when we were growing up in Holywood Co Down in the 1940s and 50s. We lived fairly near one another were in the same Scout troop, and went to Sullivan [...]
J G Riddell, as he was always referred to in regatta programmes, but known to one and all as "Jimmy" came to Queen's in 1960 from Coleraine Inst. where he had learned to row. He became stroke of the Maiden (now Novice ) VIII , which was probably one of the most successful Maiden Crews [...]
Arthur Lewis, Queen’s rowing ‘Blue’ died on 14 May 2020 at home in the Napa Valley, California at the age of 86. Arthur was the younger brother of John Lewis, captain of the boat club in 1953. The two brothers were born in Swansea and Arthur spent the first 15 years of his life there [...]
Dusty Anderson died on Monday, 25 March 2019, at the age of 83. With his passing, Irish rowing and in particular, Belfast rowing, lost one of its greatest characters. And I lost a friend of some 65 years. Dusty was a product of Coleraine Academical Institution, learning to row at the school. In 1954, he [...]
Tony Hart was an outstanding gentleman. Keen on the law, especially the laws of the Medes and Persians. His greatest love, after his wife Mary and family, was the sport of rowing, which he enjoyed throughout his life. My first encounter with Tony was in 1974, when I had to appear in court, hoping to [...]
I first met Tony at Queen’s in 1971, when he offered to coach the Junior VIII that Andy Wells and Stephen Lockwood rowed in. He transformed them as a competitive force, eventually being edged out of an Irish championship on the River Lee by a Garda VIII. It was obvious he had the skills and [...]
Friendships between individuals are formed through many encounters in life, and grow and foster with shared experiences. Camaraderie among a group is less common, if only because such opportunities are fewer, and it is more difficult to maintain the esprit de corps. Sport is a great way for people to learn the important skill of [...]
Lady Victoria Boat Club President, Ricky Caruth, welcomed new club patron, Lord Rana, to the boat house on Saturday morning, 10 May. Lord Rana saw the boat house at it's typical bustling weekend best, talking to Queen's oarsmen and women, and members of the Lady Victoria committee, including club captain Maurice Warnock.
Some photos from last night's Lady Vic Winter Dinner. Guest Speaker, Adrian Logan, was very entertaining with thoughtful message.
Ian Wilson who coached Queen’s in the 1950s has died – he was 84. Ian was an Old Campbellian and a past captain of Trinity Hall BC at Cambridge. His funeral will take place at Drumbeg Parish Church at 2.30pm on Thursday 26th January. He is survived by his wife Joan, Somme Nursing Home, Circular [...]
The President of The Lady Victoria Boat Club is pleased to give notice of the WINTER DINNER 2012The Old Billiard RoomUlster Reform Club, Royal Avenue, BelfastFriday 27th January 2012 at 7.30pm…………………………………………………………………………...……………………R.S.V.P. CLAIRE SAVAGE 5 SHORE ROAD STRANGFORD BT30 7NLMobile: 07736 321847Email: clairebrown101@hotmail.com…………………………………………………………………………...……………………Name________________________________________I wish to attend the Winter Dinner Yes / NoPlease indicate if vegetarian meal [...]
A celebration of the life of Dr Terry McMurray will be held at 10.30am on Saturday 14th January in The Great Hall, Queen’s University. Terry died over the Christmas break following a long period of illness. He was a postgraduate dean of the university, and coxed for Queen’s in the early 1970s.