Hi! I’m Andreas, a final-year PhD student in Biological Anthropology and I’m excited to have been elected the new Captain of Boats for DCBC. My predecessor Anna and her committee did a terrific job under very difficult conditions, leading the club to a long-desired headship and through a period without any rowing that felt even … More Captain of Boats Introduction – 2020/21

Hi! I’m Immy, a third year natsci and incoming Women’s Captain for 2020-21. I came to Cambridge keen to try something new; gave rowing a go in Michaelmas and was hooked. After moving from NW2 to NW1 in novice term, I rowed in the seven seat of W2 for my first Lents and Mays, moving … More Women’s Captain Introduction – 2020/21

Hi, I’m Aidan! I’m in my 2nd year studying Physical Natural Sciences at Downing and I’m the 2020/21 DCBC Men’s Captain. After coronavirus cut my first year at DCBC short, I’m excited to get back on the Cam and lead the Men’s Squad in October. I had no rowing experience before joining DCBC. In school, … More Men’s Captain Introduction – 2020/21

Alex George Hello! My name is Alex and I’m a second year Prelims Classicist. I will be one of the four Captains of Lower boats for this year and we are here to encourage you to give rowing a go and to guide you through your novice term. I wasn’t very active before I came to Cambridge, … More LBCs Introductions – 2020/21

Hi, I’m Anna, a third-year medical student, and I am honoured to be taking on the role of Captain of Boats for DCBC. I take over from Stephen, who did an exceptional job of expanding and strengthening the club last year, and I hope to continue this work over the 2019/20 season. I have just … More Captain of Boats Introduction – 2019/20

Hi, I’m Becca; I’m about to start my third year studying HSPS at Downing and I am going to be DCBC’s new Women’s Captain for the 2019-20 season. Having learnt to row in secondary school on the River Dee with King’s, Chester I thought I would take a break from the sport when I arrived … More Women’s Captain Introduction – 2019/20

Hi, I’m Seth, a Third Year Engineer and the 2019/20 Men’s Captain at DCBC. When I came to Cambridge I knew rowing was something I wanted to try out. I saw the posters for the club around college and threw myself into novice term. After an intense first term of studying, training and lots of … More Men’s Captain Introduction – 2019/20

Caitlin Allsop Hi! I’m Caitlin and I’m a second year English student. Having not been active at all before coming to Downing, I was a bit nervous about starting a new sport – but everyone at the boat club made me feel at home right away. Whether you’ve never been involved with rowing before uni, or have … More LBCs Introductions – 2019/20

Hi, my name is Stephen and I’m going to be DCBC’s new Captain of Boats for 2018-19. I take over the role from Alex, who did a superb job last year, and look to push on both men’s and women’s squads into the new academic year. My new job as Captain of Boats comes off … More Captain of Boats Introduction – 2018/19

Hi, I’m Ollie, a soon to be 3rd Year Engineer, and the Men’s Captain of DCBC for 2018/9. Before I came to Cambridge, I hadn’t considered rowing at all – I’m not even sure I knew what a cox was! Deciding to give it a go during Fresher’s week, I started both rowing and coxing. … More Men’s Captain Introduction – 2018/19

Hello, I’m Kirsty and I am DCBC’s Women’s captain for the 2018-19 season. This will be my third year studying Natural Sciences at Downing and my third year as a member of DCBC. I had wanted to take up rowing for a few years before I came to Cambridge but never had the time, so … More Women’s Captain Introduction – 2018/19