Beach Sprints and LA 2028 | An Interview with Team GB

Rowing is changing – and fast. For the first time in history, The International Olympic Committee announced in mid October that Beach Sprint Rowing will be added to the Olympic programme – in addition to classic rowing – for LA 2028. This is a remarkable step towards enveloping this discipline as a cornerstone of our […]

Filippi Beginner Single

Coastal rowing? River rowing? It’s all the same in the Filippi baby skiff! So, here we are. Another innovation rolls off the Donoratico production line; a rowing boat that can resemble a miniature coastal rowing boat or a latest generation sailing craft, suitable for both boys and girls on rivers, lakes and even the sea. […]

Filippi Focus | Pairs Head of the River 2023

Filippi enjoyed another spectacular day out on the River Thames for the 2023 editions of the Pairs Head of the River. With gorgeous conditions bestowed upon all competing crews, the Tideway was awash with pairings and duos from up and down the UK alongside a small contingent of international entrants. Filippi enjoyed 13 wins, the […]

Filippi and Emily Craig

Photo credit – World Rowing/Benedict Tufnell Just a few weeks ago, Emily Craig became world champion for the second year in a row in the women’s lightweight double scull. Alongside her partner, Imogen Grant, the duo decimated a stacked field of seasoned Olympians and internationals to firmly establish themselves as the leading contender for gold […]

Filippi Focus | Scullers Head 2023

Filippi recorded 17 wins at the 2023 Vesta Scullers Head of the River, the highest number of any boat-builder on the Thames. Our victories varied across age, gender and racing class but re-enforced Filippi’s status as the UK’s premier boat-builder for small shells. Philip Wolfensberger of St Paul’s School was our highest-ranked sculler, finishing seventh […]

Filippi and City of Cambridge Rowing Club

Cambridge is one of the UK’s most prominent hotbeds for rowing. Countless legends of the sport have emerged from the region and the area boasts a wealth of boat houses across the junior, student, club and masters’ spectrum. Principal among them is the City of Cambridge Rowing Club (CCRC), an institution that hosts over 300 […]

Carbon Convex Rail: Welcome to the New World

The profile of the brand-new carbon convex rail deserves particular attention from both an aesthetic and structural point of view. Those who know the process will immediately realize the complexity and quality of the work just from admiring the tips since the plastic ends and screw have been removed. In fact, the new carbon convex […]

The New Components For The Aliante Carbon Rigger

The best rigger finally configured with the best components. Let’s start with the weight; a detail that can make all the difference for those who have chosen to row in a Filippi with Aliante carbon riggers. The new oarlock’s holder block, which includes hilt, pin, hilt holder and washer made with carbon fabrics and forged […]

Filippi and Durham University

There are a few honours in UK-based student rowing that hail above all else. Securing the Victor Ludorum (the overall team points trophy) at BUCS Regatta ranks highly. Providing athletes for the British national to race at the U23 World and European Championships is certainly another. Standing tall above all else for performance programs though […]

Filippi Focus | Marlow Regatta 2023

Filippi are long-standing supporters of Marlow Regatta. Situated at Dorney Lake, Marlow is one of the major regattas in the British Rowing calendar, attracting a large entry from schools, clubs and universities from around the UK along with overseas crews who are preparing for Henley Royal Regatta just down the road. It’s an independent regatta […]