Message from the President

It is an honour to have been chosen by my fellow crewmates to lead the Cambridge University Boat Club in the 2012 campaign against Oxford.  I am extremely proud to take on this role and look forward to the season ahead.

I would like to extend a warm welcome to the new athletes looking to trial.  It will be a very challenging year, requiring extraordinary dedication, but one I’m sure they will find hugely rewarding.

My message to the returning athletes is that we must strengthen our resolve and take on this new campaign with even greater focus and tenacity.

Over the past year it has been tremendous to meet many of the old Blues and Goldies and I welcome their continued involvement and support.  The upcoming Merivale dinner to be held at St John’s on the 19th of November will be an excellent chance for young and old oarsmen alike to meet and share their experiences.

Together 2012 looks to be a promising year.  With an established coaching team led by Steve Trapmore, both Blue and Goldie crews have every opportunity for success.  With full commitment as a team, we can turn this opportunity into reality when we line up on Boat Race Day. 

David Nelson

President

1 September 2011