Our
Story
History
Derby Rowing Club was founded by a few friends who wanted to row. They worked for the train network and met in a pub by St. Mary’s bridge each week before deciding that they wanted to start rowing. Initially, they rented some land by the river from the rail company and made a small boathouse (which was called the shed). Over time expansion was needed and one cold winter when the river froze, the clubhouse was moved across to the other side of the river, where it is located today. Throughout the years, many improvements have been made, the latest of which is the addition of an extension which is now our erg room and many boats have been added to our fleet. Our members have competed at the highest levels with members racing in the Boat Race, World Championships and at Henley Royal Regatta.
Club Committee
Derby Rowing Club is governed by a committee which is made up of our members. The Committee conduct the affairs of the Club as a whole and shall consist of a President, Secretary, Membership Secretary, Treasurer, Captain, up to 3 Vice Captains, Welfare Officer, Club Rowing Safety Advisor, Bar Manager, House Manager and other Officers as deemed necessary, together with four ordinary members.
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The 23/24 Committee is:
President - Matt Ley
Secretary - Stefano Sigorini
Treasurer - James Taylor
Captain - Martha Nutkins
Membership Secretary - Neil Shorrock
House Manager - Sam Mountford
Bar Manager - Stella Scott
University President - Ollie Hanks
Club Rowing Safety Advisor - Josh Rhodes-Hook
Welfare Officer - Emily Carr
General Committee Members - George James, Erica Gauler, Elliot Mcfarlane, Sophie Payne
Vice-Captains - Josh Rhodes-Hook, Ollie Hanks, Chloe Andrews, Gaynor Vass