After Cambridge won both Boat Races in 2025 for the third year running, how will Oxford try to turn the tide on the Light Blues in 2026?

Episode 1: A Dream Realised

A journey 99 years in the making. This first episode of Turning The Tide 2026 follows two triallists for The CHANEL J12 Women’s Boat Race 2026 in a campaign driven by history, resilience and belief. Meet Carys Earl (Cambridge) and Sarah Marshall (Oxford).

 

Episode 2: Making the cut

Stepping up to make a Boat Race crew requires physical and mental aptitude – as well as a dash of something special. Meet Tobias Bernard (Oxford) and Simon Nunayon (Cambridge) as they strive to make the Blue Boat for The CHANEL J12 Boat Race 2026.

 

Episode 3: Day of reckoning

Meet Heidi Long (Oxford) and Noam Mouelle (Cambridge) as they tell us what’s at stake in The CHANEL J12 Boat Race 2026.

 

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