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An all familiar landmark to many a Coleraine oarsman is celebrating its centenary!

COBRA members take on the tideway!

Women’s Eights Head of the River Race took place last Saturday with 162 boats racing.
Conditions proved to be challenging with a strong headwind and fast flow along the 7km course, nothing new to rowers with years of experience on the Bann however!

Rachel Bradley, 5 seat in the Newcastle University ‘A’ VIII+, placed 10th overall and 2nd in the University category.

Kirsty Dalzell, 7 seat in the University of Nottingham’B’ VIII+, placed 92nd overall and 24th in the University category.

Bring on regatta season 💪

On this International Women’s Day, we’re proud to honour the incredible achievements of our female alumni oarswomen! Their dedication, strength, and passion for the sport have been a driving force in shaping the legacy of both the school rowing club and COBRA.

From breaking barriers to setting records, these remarkable women have navigated waters with grace, resilience, and sheer determination. They've shown us that the power of unity and unwavering commitment knows no bounds.

To every female alumna who has left an indelible mark on our club, thank you for inspiring generations of athletes. Your spirit continues to propel us forward both on and off the water.

Here’s to celebrating the achievements, empowerment, and limitless potential of all women today and every day!

We are delighted to announce that we came second in the TESCO Stronger Starts Community Grants Scheme.

As a result we have been awarded £1000 to add to our project to purchase new oars for Coleraine GS Rowing Club.

Thank you so much to everyone who placed a blue token in our box over the previous few months!

Last weekend saw 9 of our Cobra members compete for their respective universities at BUCs Head of the River on the Tyne in Newcastle. Plenty of medals were earned, promising an exciting racing season ahead. Full results report below:

Queen’s University Belfast:
Hugh Moore:
🥈Op ch 4x-
🥈Op inter VIII+

Fergus Bryce:
🥈Op ch 4x-
🥈Op inter VIII+

John Harte:
🥈Op inter VIII+
19th W inter VIII+
🥈W beginner VIII+
4th W beginner IV+

Matthew Boyce:
🥈Op inter VIII+
5th Op inter 4x-

Molly Curry:
🥈W inter 4x-

Newcastle University:
Rachel Bradley:
🥈 W ch VIII+
🥈 W ch 4x-

The University of Nottingham:
Kirsty Dalzell:
🥉 W lwt 4-
4th W lwt 4x-

De Montfort University, Leicester:
Jack Edgar:
13th Op inter 4x-

Bangor University, Wales:
Angus Bryce:
31st Op inter IV+

Last chance reminder to all members looking to order some kit. The order window closes this evening!

Reminder to all members, order window closes in a week! Check your email for details.

Congratulations to our boys J18 2x, a fantastic row today! Well done to everyone who competed, onwards and upwards.

Great to see so much enthusiasm around the Boat House last night at Coleraine Grammar School’s Open Night.

We even managed to connect with a few Old Boys and ex oarsmen who haven’t been in the boat house since their time at school… let’s say a few decades ago!

We have teamed up with Carnroe Supplies, Castleroe to provide a series of non-rowing kit. All members should check their email for more details.

Order window closes on 4th February 2023.