Hi! I’m Katy, and I am the Captain of Boats for the upcoming year. I graduated in Biological Natural Sciences in June, and am now studying for an MPhil in Cell Science. I joined DCBC halfway through my first term at Downing back in 2021, and the Club has been a massive part of my … More Captain of Boats introduction – 2024/25

Hi! I’m Will, a fourth year Earth Sciences student and the Men’s + NB captain for this year. I’ve been a member of DCBC since right at the start of my first Michaelmas term in 2021, and having rowed before coming to Cambridge, I was thrown straight into the deep end in the M2 VIII. … More Men + NB Squad Captain Introduction – 2024/25

Hi, I’m Rosie, a second-year Geographer and Women’s and NB Captain for next year. Having rowed for 6 years, predominantly on the Tideway, I have faced various challenges including bad weather, broken oars and even a rigger falling off in my first race. Nevertheless, I instantly fell in love with the sport, and have continued … More Women + NB Squad Captain Introduction – 2024/25

Hi! I’m Thomas, a third year Engineering student and this year’s Men’s + NB Captain. I joined Downing Boat Club in October 2022 at the start of my second year at Cambridge after focusing on cricket in my first year. Within a week of novicing, I was hooked! Learning a new sport has always been … More Men + NB Squad Captain Introduction – 2023/24

 Hi! I’m Holly, and I am a third year Bio Natsci and the Women’s + NB captain for the upcoming year. I noviced in my first term at Cambridge, and I was quickly drawn in by both the sport and club, especially after getting the opportunity to race in a senior-novice composite for Winter Head. … More Women + NB Squad Captain Introduction – 2023/24

Our LBCs are in charge of our novice intake in Michaelmas and the club’s lower boats throughout the year. If you’re looking to join the club and start rowing for the first time then do get in touch with these guys! They’ll be the face of the club at the Freshers’ fair and our taster … More Lower Boat Captains 2023/34