The Club's Results
Results by event1. Bumps RacesThe Bumps are a historic and unusual form of racing, originally peculiar to rowing in Oxford and Cambridge and for many people the highlight of their extracurricular college life. For more about these exciting races, browse our Bumps guide in the Rowing section. May BumpsThe famous Cambridge University May Bumps on the River Cam48 events, most recently on the 13th June 2012 Lent BumpsThe famous Cambridge University Bumps on the River Cam25 events, most recently on the 26th February 2013 Cambridge Town BumpsJust like Bumps but for Town clubs, or alumni masquerading as such.2 events, most recently on the 20th July 2010 DrumpsLike bumps but illegal and with alcohol.1 event on 13th March 2005
2. Head races & other single stage eventsFairbairn CupA 4300m timed head race on the Cam for VIIIs19 events, most recently on the 30th November 2012 Novice Fairbairn CupA 2700m timed head race on the Cam for Cambridge College novice VIIIs17 events, most recently on the 29th November 2012 Fairbairn Cup - IVsA 3200m timed head race on the Cam for College and Invitational IVs16 events, most recently on the 30th November 2012 2nd Trinity Challenge ScullsA timed sculling race for singles, doubles and pairs over a course from Little Bridge to Peter's Posts, run by First and Third.12 events, most recently on the 15th March 2011 Battle for the FleecesA side by side race on the Reach to decide who gets free kit and the honour of rowing in TR41 event on 22nd February 2006 Bedford HeadA 2000m timed head race on the Great Ouse4 events, most recently on the 10th February 2008 Boston Marathon31 miles along the river Witham from Lincoln to Boston.4 events, most recently on the 21st September 2008 BPBCCC vs Trinity BAs CricketBPBC's elite cricketing talent take on the Trinity BAs as part of their warm-up tour for next year's defeat by FaT.1 event on 3rd August 2003 Cambridge Autumn HeadA 2600m head race upstream, organised by Rob Roy, from the A14 road bridge to the top finish at Chesterton footbridge.14 events, most recently on the 20th October 2012 Cambridge Channel ChallengeThe first race across the English Channel, in coastal IVs, organised by LMBC for Cancer Research UK and the University Sports Complex.1 event on 20th June 2005 Cambridge Head-2-HeadA timed headrace in two parts, length 2x2000m.28 events, most recently on the 4th May 2013 Cambridge Rowing TriathlonA race lasting two hours comprising cycling, running and rowing2 events, most recently on the 2nd December 2001 Cambridge Small Boats HeadA 2600m timed head race for small boats (sculls, pairs, doubles and quads)8 events, most recently on the 26th September 2009 Cambridge Winter HeadA timed head race over 2500m, from the Motorway bridge to the Penny Ferry pub.16 events, most recently on the 17th November 2012 Christmas HeadHead race from the Pike and Eel to Goldie Boathouse6 events, most recently on the 1st December 2012 Cuppers KartingA 2 hour inter-college Go-Karting endurance race at the Whilton Mill karting track in Northamptonshire2 events, most recently on the 6th February 2003 Cycling Cuppers10-mile intercollegiate road cycling time trial run by CUCC, open to all members of the University.1 event on 8th March 2003 FaT vs BPBC Cricket ChallengeThe annual cricket match between First and Third and BPBC, staged at Old Field.11 events, most recently on the 26th June 2011 Fens of FuryA 6k "adventure run" organised by ARU in a field near Lode.1 event on 7th April 2013 Great River RaceA 22 mile head race from Ham in West London to Island Gardens on the Isle of Dogs, attracting traditional and modern fixed seat rowing boats and paddle craft.1 event on 17th September 2005 Head of the CamA timed headrace on the Cam for college and town crews13 events, most recently on the 28th April 2012 Head of the CharlesA high profile head race upstream on the Charles River, Boston-Cambridge, Massachusetts USA5 events, most recently on the 22nd October 2005 Head of the NeneAn important regional 5000m timed head race12 events, most recently on the 6th February 2010 Head of the River IVsA processional head race over the University Boat Race Course for Fours and Quads13 events, most recently on the 14th November 2010 Head of the River RaceA huge head race on the Tideway (tidal river Thames) over the University Boat Race course15 events, most recently on the 17th March 2012 Head of the TrentA 6km head race on the Trent at Nottingham.2 events, most recently on the 15th February 2009 Intra-FaT Ergo ChallengeAn 8 x 500m challenge between the senior men's IVs and this year's novices1 event on 12th November 2003 Kingston Head5.3km head race on the upper Thames2 events, most recently on the 20th March 2010 LMBC erg champs4000m on the erg in a relay team of 8.1 event on 12th May 2007 Michell CupThe Michell Cup, presented in 1923 in memory of Dr. R. W. Michell, is awarded by the CUCBC to the Boat Club giving the best performance on the river during the course of the academic year.5 events, most recently on the 12th June 2010 Million Metre Record attemptAtlantic Prince's attempt on the World record for 1,000,000m on an indoor rowing machine1 event on 6th November 2005 Newnham Short CourseA timed head race from the Motorway Bridge to the Railway Bridge (approx 2k)13 events, most recently on the 2nd February 2013 Pairs Head4000m on the tideway from the University Stone to Hammersmith Bridge3 events, most recently on the 17th October 2009 Peck's Poker PartyThe best poker game ever for Martin's stag do, held at the Maypole.1 event on 10th January 2009 Putney Bridge to Kings Cross Tube ChallengeAfter a discussion of the optimal tube journey from Putney Bridge to Kings Cross the best route was to be determined by a race, in which no running is allowed, using only tube lines, from Putney Bridge to Kings Cross1 event on 2nd April 2011 Radegund Mile Head RaceHead race from the Plough to Two Tees boat shed organised by the St. Radegund Boat Club.3 events, most recently on the 19th April 2009 Robinson HeadA timed head race from The Plough to Peter's Post.15 events, most recently on the 8th February 2013 Scullers HeadThe Tideway Head for single sculls, raced over the Championship Course from Mortlake to Putney1 event on 1st December 2007 The Atlantic Rowing RaceA race over 2931 miles from the Canary Islands to the West Indies for coxless pairs and fours1 event on 30th November 2005 Wallingford HeadThe race is over 3 miles upstream from Moulsford Railway Bridge to the OUBC boat house at Wallingford Marina.1 event on 30th November 2008 Welsh 3000'sWalking (or running) round all the peaks above 3000' in Wales. The time is taken between leaving the first peak and reaching the last.2 events, most recently on the 13th July 2008 Winter League, 1st legA timed head race on the Cam, primarily for Town crews.2 events, most recently on the 26th January 2003 Winter League, 2nd legA timed head race on the Cam, primarily for Town crews.3 events, most recently on the 20th February 2005 Winter League, 3rd LegA timed head race on the Cam, primarily for Town crews.2 events, most recently on the 13th March 2005 X-Press Head RaceA fun Head course race, primarily for town crews.1 event on 16th June 2003
3. Regattas & other knock-out format eventsUniversity IVsA knockout competition for Cambridge College IVs over 2800m (light IVs), 2000m (men's coxed IVs) or 1300m (women's coxed IVs)18 events, most recently on the 29th October 2012 Bedford Quarts RegattaA 600m side-by-side race on the Ouse in Bedford, from the suspension bridge to the BRC clubhouse1 event on 13th July 2003 Bedford RegattaA knock out side by side regatta over 1200m5 events, most recently on the 15th May 2004 Bedford Star RegattaA side by side knock-out regatta over 550 metres2 events, most recently on the 11th June 2006 Bewdley RegattaPictures of the pot-winning VIII which visited Bewdley as part of the successful Summer '99 racing1 event on 1st July 1999 BPBC KartingA series of races at the Daytona karting track in Milton Keynes involving members of Black Prince Boat Club celebrating website creator Martin Peck's departure from bachelordom1 event on 10th January 2009 Bristol Avon RegattaA 500m regatta held next to the SS Great Britain on the historic Bristol docks.4 events, most recently on the 27th August 2006 BUSA RegattaA knock-out regatta in Nottingham for University Crews4 events, most recently on the 7th May 2007 Bushe-Fox Freshman's scullsA 2000m knock-out regatta in the 'chasing' format for single sculls, for 'men in their first year of residence'.6 events, most recently on the 23rd April 2012 Cam SprintsA fun 400m sprint regatta held by the boathouses6 events, most recently on the 11th May 2003 Cambridge 99's RegattaA side by side knock out regatta along the reach over 1000m15 events, most recently on the 20th May 2012 Cambridge Alumni RegattaA small regatta for old-boys (and girls!) crews organised by the University's Alumni Association and raced over about 600 m along the reach.2 events, most recently on the 27th September 2009 Cambridge Autumn Regatta600m side-by-side on the reach from the railway bridge to Ditton6 events, most recently on the 9th September 2012 Cambridge RegattaRacing from the end of the Long Reach to Top Finish (I think? -PWF)1 event on 1st January 1970 Cardinal's Regatta"a regatta unlike any other..."13 events, most recently on the 14th March 2013 City SprintsFun 400m regatta format sprint in front of the boathouses. Started from stakeboats just before Elizabeth way.7 events, most recently on the 5th May 2013 Clare Novice RegattaA side-by-side knock out regatta for Cambridge College novice (beginner) VIIIs15 events, most recently on the 22nd November 2012 Colquhouns2km sculling race run by LMBC open to anyone in the university.5 events, most recently on the 20th April 2010 Emma Sprints500m up the reach. Fancy dress and bribery are recommended!4 events, most recently on the 18th November 2012 Fairbairn Junior ScullsA 2000m knock-out regatta in the 'chasing' format for single sculls10 events, most recently on the 25th April 2012 FaT/LMBC Punting RegattaA side by side knock-out race in punts. The course is raced from the upstream side of Trinity Bridge towards St. John's, spinning downstream of the Bridge of Sighs, with a stern finish on the upstream side of Trinity Bridge.1 event on 17th June 2004 Foster Fairbairn PairsA 2000m knock-out regatta for coxless pairs as part of the Small Boats Regatta - raced in the 'chasing' format (boats starting 100 yards apart) from the posts before the motorway bridge to those by the pink house in the Reach.13 events, most recently on the 24th April 2012 Ghent Student Regatta250m side by side in the Portus Ganda, followed by holding it up hard - round robin followed by a final1 event on 10th April 2008 Gloucester RegattaAn 800m regatta held on the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal. (Held this year in Ross-on-Wye due to engineering works at Gloucester)3 events, most recently on the 26th August 2006 Henley Royal RegattaThe premier regatta in the UK, founded in 1839, attended by top club, university and school crews from across the world.12 events, most recently on the 30th June 2010 Henley Veteran's RegattaA regatta held on the weekend following Henley Royal Regatta for veteran crews.1 event on 9th July 2004 Henley Women's RegattaA 1500m side by side knock out regatta on the Thames passing by the famous Temple Island and finishing near the centre of Henley.4 events, most recently on the 18th June 2010 Itchen ImperialA coastal race on the same day as Gloucester, 2000m on the Itchen in Southampton.1 event on 27th August 2005 Kingston Amateur RegattaA 1000m three-lane regatta, held on the River Thames in South West London2 events, most recently on the 10th July 2004 Lowe Double ScullsHeld over the 2km course from Little Bridge to the posts downstream of the railway bridge. Part of the small boats regatta. Open to mens, womens and mixed crews.7 events, most recently on the 19th April 2010 Magdalene Silver PairsA 2000m knock-out regatta for coxless pairs in the chasing format.8 events, most recently on the 20th April 2010 Maiden Sculls500m side by side race in singles for women who have not entered a sculling race before.7 events, most recently on the 20th April 2010 Marlow RegattaA knock out multilane regatta over 2000m on the Dorney rowing lake.4 events, most recently on the 19th June 2010 Metropolitan RegattaTwo day, 2000m multilane regatta held at Dorney Lake. Each day is self contained.5 events, most recently on the 5th June 2011 Molesey Amateur RegattaA fun side by side knock-out regatta over 1000m on the river Thames at Molesey.2 events, most recently on the 19th July 2003 National ChampionshipsA prestigious annual event, including junior and U23 categories, raced as a knock-out regatta over 2000 m2 events, most recently on the 14th July 2005 Nottingham City RegattaA high profile 2000m multilane regatta at the National Watersports centre in Nottingham7 events, most recently on the 19th May 2012 Pembroke RegattaA side-by-side knock out regatta on the reach, over 1100m16 events, most recently on the 16th February 2013 Peter Brandt Sculls500m side by side race in singles for men who have not entered a sculling race before.2 events, most recently on the 24th April 2012 Peterborough June RegattaA knock out multilane regatta over 1000m on the Peterborough City Rowing club rowing lake1 event on 4th June 2005 Peterborough Sprint RegattaA multi-lane 500m sprint race held on the Peterborough Rowing Lake.3 events, most recently on the 7th June 2009 Peterborough Summer RegattaA knock out multilane regatta over 1000m on the Peterborough City Rowing club rowing lake5 events, most recently on the 11th August 2012 Poplar RegattaA 2000m 6 lane regatta at the Royal Albert Dock in London3 events, most recently on the 11th May 2008 Régates en SeineA knock out regatta mainly for Paris universities over a c.500m course by the Eiffel Tower1 event on 29th May 2011 Ross RegattaA course of variable length, claimed to be 750m but undoubtedly much shorter, held on the ridiculously shallow and twisty River Wye.3 events, most recently on the 29th August 2005 RTT RegattaA Single Sculling regatta open to any of Tom's friends, held over 500m from the 2nd post upstream of Ditton to the top Colquhouns finish.3 events, most recently on the 17th April 2005 Sparring against CULRCA series of variable length side by side races against the university lightweights2 events, most recently on the 21st February 2009 St Neots RegattaA 1000m race on the Great Ouse at St Neots1 event on 26th July 2003 St Neots SprintA 500m race on the Great Ouse at St Neots3 events, most recently on the 23rd July 2006 Talbott CupA side-by-side knock out regatta on the reach, over 800m1 event on 1st March 2013 test eventAn event purely for testing purposes - will be removed shortly1 event on 1st July 1999 Trinity Regatta, DublinFirst and Third travel to Dublin for a week's training camp on Blessington lake and racing in the Trinity Regatta2 events, most recently on the 14th April 2002 Wallingford RegattaPrestigious multilane regatta over 2000m.2 events, most recently on the 2nd May 2010 Women's Championship ScullsThe women's 2000m knock-out regatta in the 'chasing' format for single sculls.4 events, most recently on the 1st April 2008
4. Relay events - nor properly implemented.
FaT vs. BPBC Golf ChallengeA golf match held at Cambridge Lakes pitch & putt, between Black Prince and First & Third.5 events, most recently on the 9th May 2009
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