A New Home: Vesta, James Cracknell and Filippi
James Cracknell has never been afraid of a challenge. After winning two Olympic golds as part of the Great British rowing team, his adventures have taken him across the Atlantic, on foot for mile upon mile of tarmac, sand and patchwork field and even into the emergency room via a cycling accident. His movements are […]
In Conversation with Becky Wilde, Olympic Bronze Medallist
Image Credit: Steve McArthur / British Rowing Great Britain’s openweight women’s double were arguably the surprise of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games Regatta, at least by British standards. The duo of Mathilda Hodgkins-Bryne and Becky Wilde only qualified for the Games by virtue of finishing second at the Final Olympic and Paralympic Qualifying Regatta in […]
Rising to the top: Dulwich College and Filippi
Becoming a powerhouse in UK junior rowing takes time. The level that the top programmes play at is so high in 2024 that international entrants at Henley Royal Regatta are finding it increasingly hard to even make the weekend, let alone win Trophies outright. The British junior team is going from strength to strength – […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]