Mancunian Mettle: Agecroft Rowing Club and Filippi
Agecroft are one of the most instantly recognisable rowing clubs in the UK. Famed for their red strip, fierce racing mentality and perpetual pitch at the Jackson Trophy, the Salford-based institution are one of the first names that come to mind when we consider the rising force that is northern rowing. The mission is clear […]
In Conversation with Paddy Ryan, Cambridge Women’s Head Coach
It is a time-honoured tradition for Boat Race crews to head abroad in the early days of a new year. Usually nestling on the bank of a European shore or a long winding waterway, Cambridge’s women chose to head to Sabaudia in 2024 as preparations for The Gemini Boat Race stepped up a notch. Filippi […]
David Filippi: 2024, Olympic success and becoming the world’s most innovative boat-building brand
Let’s start by reflecting on 2023. What were some of the key achievements for the Filippi brand? 2023 was a year that produced extraordinary results on the water. Off the water, the fantastic commitment of means and men to put our customers in a position to win and compete did not prevent us from managing […]
Josh Lyon and Filippi
The Wingfield Sculls are universally renowned as one of the most challenging rowing competitions in the world. Set on the championship course, a handful of scullers pit their wits against each other in a side-by-side epic that twists and turns through the beating heart of England’s principal city. Previous winners have featured Olympians, World Champions […]
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 […]