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.
EventYearRoundCrew
The Visitors' Challenge Cup2015Round 1N.Connell, J.Ballinger, E.Ninham, A.Wilson
The Prince Albert Challenge Cup2006Round 1H.Lester, R.Dimock, C.Carey, J.Watkins, O.Harvey
The Temple Challenge Cup2005Round 1R.Fisher, R.Dimock, J.Strang, N.Scott, G.Lindop, S.Cooper, C.Carey, S.Doody, K.Smith
The Britannia Challenge Cup2000Round 2R.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.
EventYearPlaceTimeCrew
The Head of the River Race2018105th19:45.60E.Hibbett, I.Edwards, G.Shannon, M.Shackleton, D.Squirrell, S.Manly, H.Llewellyn, C.Penny, A.Ruddell
Women's Head of the River Race2003103rd23:16.22tbc