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Presidents issue their challenges ahead of historic Centenary year
01st October 2026
At the traditional Presidents’ Challenge, held ahead of each Boat Race, the Presidents of the previous year’s losing crews formally challenge their victorious opponents to defend their titles.
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CHANEL and The Boat Race announce the creation of new trophies for The CHANEL J12 Boat Race, celebrating 100 years of women’s racing
30th September 2026
At the Presidents’ Challenge on September 30th, CHANEL and The Boat Race are proud to unveil two new trophies for the victorious men’s and women’s crews in the Boat Race. They represent the shared philosophy of this long-term partnership: an uncompromising pursuit of excellence, achieved through collective effort, synchronisation and precision.
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Remembering Donald Legget
17th July 2026
It is with great sadness that Cambridge University Boat Club has announced the death of Donald Legget, long-time coach of CUBC, who passed away last week at the age of 84.
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Introducing the Oxford Presidents for The CHANEL J12 Boat Race 2027
06th July 2026
Meet your Presidents for The CHANEL J12 Boat Race 2027: Kyra and Alex.
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The CHANEL J12 Boat Race 2027 date confirmed
27th April 2026
We are delighted to confirm the date of The CHANEL J12 Boat Race 2027, which will mark 100 years since the first Women's Boat Race.
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Osiris-Blondie: Women’s Reserve Race 2026
23rd April 2026
Blondie won the Women's Reserve Race, their second victory in a row.
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Isis-Goldie: Men’s Reserve Race 2026
21st April 2026
Goldie defeated Isis by a substantial margin to win the Men's Reserve Race 2026.
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Light and Dark Blue on the Thames
04th April 2026
Cambridge Men and Oxford Women lifted the trophies for The CHANEL J12 Boat Race 2026.
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