Hartpury University and College Boat Club
University rowing club in Gloucester, UK
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Hartpury University and College Boat Club is a rowing club on the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal, based out of Gloucester Boathouse, David Hook Way, Gloucester. The Boat Club is owned by Hartpury University and Hartpury College[1] and is affiliated to British Rowing.[2] The club has gained significant success including wins at the Henley Royal Regatta[3] and has produced several Olympians in addition to multiple British and International Champions.[4]
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| Location | Gloucester Boathouse, David Hook Way, Gloucestershire |
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| Coordinates | 51.843909°N 2.267399°W |
| Home water | Gloucester and Sharpness Canal |
| Founded | 2012 |
| Affiliations | British Rowing Boat Code - HPY |
| Website | sites |
The club is currently run by Ben Smeeton (Head Coach), and Tom Jenkinson (Academy Lead Coach). Along with two studentship coaches.[5]
History
The club was founded in 2012 as Gloucester Hartpury Rowing, in which they were partnered with Gloucester Rowing Club. The programme was created with the support of British Rowing as part of their Performance Development Academy Programme.[6]
The club won four consecutive Diamond Jubilee Challenge Cups at the Henley Royal Regatta in 2014, 2015,[7][8] 2016[9] and 2017.[10]
In 2021 the club split from Gloucester RC and formed 'Hartpury University and College Boat Club',[11] although they still share the facilities at the recently constructed £2 million Gloucester Boathouse.[12]
Honours
Henley Royal Regatta
| Year | Event | Winning crew/s |
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| 2014 | Diamond Jubilee Challenge Cup | Alice Bowyer, Charlotte Hodgkins-Byrne, Flo Pickles. Coach - Tom Pattichis |
| 2015 | Diamond Jubilee Challenge Cup | Frances Russell, Alice Bowyer, Charlotte Hodgkins-Byrne, Flo Pickles. Coach - Tom Pattichis |
| 2016 | Diamond Jubilee Challenge Cup | Freya Webb, Zoe Adamson, Frances Russell, Bryony Lawrence. Coach - Tom Pattichis |
| 2017 | Diamond Jubilee Challenge Cup | Hannah Cooper, Zoe Adamson, Holly Huggins, Georgia Martin. Coach - William King |
Henley Women's Regatta
| Year | Event | Coach |
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| 2013 | The Bea Langridge Trophy.[13] | Tom Pattichis |
| 2014 | The Bea Langridge Trophy.[13] | Tom Pattichis |
| 2015 | The Chairman's Trophy.[13] | Tom Pattichis |
| 2016 | Groton School Challenge Cup.[13] | Tom Pattichis |
| 2017 | The Bea Langridge Trophy.[14] | William King |
| 2024 | The Rosie Mayglothling Trophy.[13] | Ben Smeeton |
| 2024 | The Rayner Cup.[13] | Ben Smeeton |
| 2025 | The Di Ellis Trophy.[13] | Ben Smeeton |
National Schools Regatta
British Championships
British University Championships
| Year | Winning crew/s |
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| 2024 | IntG 2x[18] |
Course Records currently held
| Event | Category | Year Set | Time |
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| Junior Sculling Regatta | Ch 2x | 2026 | 6:44.49 |
| National Schools Regatta | Ch 1x | 2024 | 7:08.33 |
| National Schools Regatta | ChG 2x | 2024 | 7:21.07 |
International representation
Hartpury University and College Boat Club have had 92 representations for Great Britain since 2012,[19] and a further 39 representations at The Home International Regatta.[20] The following events have had Hartpury athletes race at:
- U19 World Rowing Championships[who?]
- U19 European Rowing Championships[who?]
- U19 Munich Regatta[who?]
- U19 Coupe De La Jeunesse[who?]
- U19 Coupe De La Jeunesse Beach Sprints[who?]
- U23 World Championships[who?]
- Home International Regatta[who?]
- Home International Beach Sprints Regatta[who?]
The Boat Club have also had alumni competing at the below events: