Athletic Milestones Surpassed at the British Rowing Club Championships 2025
Record-Breaking British Rowing Club Championships 2025
The British Rowing Club Championships 2025 saw history being made as 14 Championship records were broken, along with 19 new Club and Beginner bests. The event, held at Nottingham’s National Water Sports Centre, was the largest in its history with 162 affiliated clubs participating, marking a 31% increase in senior entries and an overall 8% rise in participation [2].
In the Double Sculls event, the J15s set new records, outperforming their competitors in the Single Sculls race [1]. The records were not limited to the J15s, as Rohan Ladva, Amalia Sangiovanni Vincentelli, and James King also made their mark. Ladva and Vincentelli broke records in the Open and Women’s Junior AR-O Single Sculls, while King set a new record in the Open AR3 Single Scull [1].
Hugh Hall-Craggs joined the record books at the British Championships in the Open Double Sculls [1]. Hall-Craggs, who set the record time for Open Double Sculls in 1997 and represented Great Britain in the Single Scull at the 1992 Olympic Games, has once again proven his prowess in the sport.
Thames RC defended their Mixed Eight title and improved their time from last year, going 14 seconds quicker [1]. This impressive improvement reflects the team's dedication and hard work. George Nelson, a member of Thames RC, expressed his pleasure with their performance and looks forward to defending the title next year [5].
Avon County RC and Aberdeen Schools' Rowing Association set the times to beat in the Doubles Sculls [1]. The Mixed Championship Eights event, new to the World Rowing Championships in 2025, saw nearly double the entries compared to the previous year, reflecting growing enthusiasm for this category [3].
The British Championships offered a great atmosphere and fun racing, with key events such as the Mixed Championship Eight, Open and Junior Women’s AR3 Single Scull, and the J14 and J15 Coxed Quads witnessing record-breaking performances [1]. For instance, Dana Simpson smashed the Women’s J14 Single Sculls record by 22 seconds, while George Byrnes set and then improved on the Open record by 24 seconds in successive races [1].
The British Rowing Club Championships 2025 was a testament to the growing popularity and inclusivity of rowing, with notable performances in adaptive rowing events, including successes by Paralympic Pathway athletes in AR3 categories and new records set in indoor championships [4].
Rowing and sports were prominently highlighted at the British Rowing Club Championships 2025, where 14 Championship records and 19 new Club and Beginner bests were set, showcasing the remarkable athleticism and dedication of the participants in the sport. Notable achievers who made their marks include Rohan Ladva, Amalia Sangiovanni Vincentelli, James King, Hugh Hall-Craggs, Thames RC, Avon County RC, and Aberdeen Schools' Rowing Association, who demonstrated their skill and competitiveness in numerous rowing events.
