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Torpids Day 4 – 5th March 2022

M1 Day 4 – Samuel Dower With three taxing days down, we all went to bed thinking of one thing: rear-ending LMH and how good the beer would taste afterwards. Sure enough we arrived for our pre-race ritual with a knowing calm; knowing what we needed to do, how to do it, and the inevitable…

Torpids Day 3 – 4th March 2022

M1 Day 3 – Jody Bragger Success, it is said, is built not in fleeting moments of excellence, but in the grinding reality of repetitive hard work. Now as a boat we have put in the effort, almost a year and half of training for some of the M1. Day three Torpids. Hump day of…

Torpids Day 2 – 3rd March 2022

M1 Day 2 – Dominik Koller & Simon Martina-Peréz Dominik: Day two was a day of firsts. First time this M1 raced in their full kit (note the missing uni in two seat the day before..), but more importantly the first bump for every member of the crew! That says a lot – some of…

Torpids Day 1 – 2nd March 2022

M1 Day 1 – Andrew Tucker Wednesday saw a very positive start to our Torpids campaign with a comfortable row over. We pulled many boat lengths away from a chasing Mansfield M1 (the closest they came to bumping us being post-race when they nearly dropped their boat on our prized Empacher) and took nearly 7…

IWL D February 6th HT2022

In the second IWL race this term, Hertford entered a M8 crew placed in Division 6, and a W8 crew in Division 3. With incredibly gusty conditions, Div 1 and Div 3 were given a hard time of it but received a good amount of OxRow praise! With the M8 coming in 6th out of…

IWL C January 23rd HT2022

HCBC started this Hilary Term strong, eager to get back on the river in racing position. Our W8 entry for IWL C placed in Division 3, and despite just missing out on the top 30 results due to a gate mishap, are setting themselves up for an exciting term. IWL C – W1 – Jemima…

ChCh Regatta 2021- W side

Hertford-Only Novice W Boat Wittily recounted by Frances Hand – MCR In the lead up to race day, safe to say the nerves were high. Not only was this my 5th week ever of rowing, but we had also not had the opportunity to race as a complete team before competing. However, I was also…

ChCh Regatta 2021- M side

Hertford-Only Novice M Boat Day One: enthusiastically remembered by Finlay Jordan The Christ Church regatta was our first ever race being a novice crew, after a long term a term of learning how to row on lots of early morning outings we were ready to show what we could do. We arrived nice and early…

Hertford Oxmas Regatta 2021

To round off a long and exciting term, an afternoon of friendly, mixed boat racing was planned for the last Wednesday of Week 8. With a mix of Seniors, Novices, and both W and M side together, the crews started with a healthy amount of competitive ambition. This was dampened somewhat when the clouds over our lovely Longbridges started…

Worcester Regatta Race Report

Worcester Regatta crew, Autumn 2021: Cox: Bridget Donaldson, Stroke: Paul Metz, 3: Isaac Hilsley, 2: Simon Martina-Perez, Bow: Richard Bradshaw Isaac Hilsley, three seat: “Over the summer break, the men have had a small but committed group of oarsmen training in preparation for next year. Training overwhelmingly in fours, having seen the brilliant progress made…

TorpEights 2021: M2 Race Reports

With a nearly complete set of race reports for the Hertford M2 boat, you can get into the heads of the hardy crew. M2 bumped up on day one of racing, were bumped by Linacre M2 on day two, were bumped again by Lincoln and overbumped by Pembroke M3 on the third day, and finished…

TorpEights 2021: W2 Race Reports

W1 DAY 1- 08/06/21 Niamh, W2: “It’s the first day of racing and we are all feeling nervous yet extremely excited to get going. Having not trained much together as a crew and with many of us never having rowed before this term, we are unsure what to expect from the elusive Oxford Torpids. As…

TorpEights 2021: M1 Race Reports

M1 TorpEights Crew: Cox: Bridget Donaldson, Stroke: Antonis Dim, 7: Peter Todd, 6: Adam Teece, 5: Isaac Hilsley, 4: Dominik Koller, 3: Johannes Messner, 2: Rafee Ahmed, Bow: Henrik Tiemroth Isaac Hilsley, M1 five seat: “The COVID- disrupted year of rowing had left the men’s squad in a rather unfortunate and exceptional position- lacking seniors,…

TorpEights 2021: W1 Race Reports

Here’s a little taste of the feeling in W1 during Summer TorpEights from the 8th-11th June 2021. W1 started at 2nd place on the river in Division 1, rowing over on the first day of racing, bumping up to Head of the River on day two, rowing over to maintain their headship on day three,…

Row to London

Hertford College Boat Club will be rowing to London in a mixed VIII on the 22nd of March, hopefully arriving in London on the afternoon of the 23rd. The route covers a distance of just over 100 miles and traverses 32 locks. We are aiming to raise money to set up a long term fund…

Henley Women’s Regatta: Race Report

Last week the Women’s 1st VIII teamed up with some friends from LMH to end the year at the home of rowing to test themselves against some of the best university clubs in the country in the Aspirational Academic 8+ category. Cox: Esther Rollinson (LMH) Stroke: Maddie Burrell 7: Sarah Edwards 6: Philippa Thornton 5:…

Summer VIIIs 2018 Day 4: Race Reports

A huge thank you to everyone who came down to watch the Hertford crews throughout their Summer VIIIs campaign. While the results weren’t perfect, all crews gave it their best and should be proud of what they’ve achieved over the year. Hopefully next year will see even greater drive, and greater success in the races…

Summer VIIIs 2018 Day 3: Race Reports

Despite the best efforts of our crews, Friday sees all Hertford boats remain without a bump to their name (or at least without a bump in the preferred direction). Hopefully Saturday will see the streak end, and hopefully there’ll be plenty of supporters there when it does! W2 – Bumped by GTC W2 Cox: Abbigail…

Summer VIIIs 2018 Day 2: Race Reports

Two days in and the bumps have begun in earnest (though perhaps not in the way our crews had hoped), with all crews on the river now familiar with the process, if not so familiar that they avoid snapping sterns and breaking bows (thankfully not those of any Hertford boats – yet). W2 – Bumped…

Summer VIIIs 2018 Day 1: Race Reports

The first day of racing saw drama and destruction, though Hertford’s seats flying off their slides pales in comparison to some of the equipment damage other crews experienced. Whilst not the best day in terms of results, further opportunity awaits our crews as the week continues. W2 – Bumped by Oriel (TBC) Cox: Abbigail Colwyn…

Head of the River Race 2018: Reports and Videos

Both the men and women entered (We)HoRR this year, and with no cancellations due to bad weather, both crews were able to get out and race. The women placed 146th with a time of 22:29.4, and the men came in at 210th with 20:48.5. Footage from spectators is located here. W1 Cox – Jack Yates…

Torpids 2018: Day 4 Race Reports

Due to the inclement weather, Saturday’s racing was only the second chance to race for the first boats, and unfortunately due to restrictions imposed for the safety of crews offered no chance for W2 and M2. This leaves the final positions as follows: W2: Division 4, 12th (up three) M2: Division 4, 11th (level) W1:…

Torpids 2018: Day 1 Race Reports

With extreme weather facing the crews, there were a mix of results from across the divisions. Worsening forecasts for Thursday mean day 2 has been cancelled by OURCs, with the final two days provisionally going ahead. W2 Day one of Torpids got off to quite a ‘cool’ start! Despite some small mishaps in rowing on,…

Christ Church Regatta – Day 1 Race Reports

Chris Church Regatta 2017 kicked off today with four crews of Hertford “fawns” taking to the Isis for their first taste of Oxford racing. Read on to find out how they got on! Men’s A – Beat Lincoln A Cox: Maciej Arcadius Bugala Stroke: Ryan Gould 7: Tom Blackmore 6: Paddy Christy-Parker 5: Oscar…

Summer Eights 2017 – Thursday Race Reports

M1 – Level at 1st in Division II Cox: Alice Vacani Stroke: Chris Nicholls 7: Alex Allison 6: Jack Waterman 5: Steve Crabb 4: Hamish Streeter 3: Chris (CJ) Jones 2: Rob House Bow: Maciej Bugala Following a disappointing result on the first day, M1 were ready for the opportunity to show off what we could…

Summer Eights 2017 – Wednesday Race Reports

It’s that time of year again, when coxes and crews take to the Isis to showcase the fruits of their training efforts throughout the year. For blow-by-blow updates throughout the week and an excessive amount of hashtagging, follow @hecbc on Instagram, or read on to hear how the crews got on on the first day…

Women’s Eights Head of the River Race report

Bow- Annie Ault 2- Amy Holguin 3- Bridget Johns 4- Philippa Thornton 5- Penny Hyde 6- Rosalind Martin 7- Hannie Knox Stroke- Marie Becker Cox- Joe Wynn After W1’s most successful Torpids campaign in over 35 years (finishing 4th on the river in Division 1), we were looking forward to racing again in WeHorr. The…

Torpids 2017 – Saturday Race Reports

After a dramatic week of racing, Torpids 2017 drew to a close with W1 and M1 finishing at 4th and 5th on the river respectively – read about the action here. Congratulations to all rowers! #FTD

Torpids 2017 – Wednesday Race Reports

It’s that Torpids time of year again, and the bumps action has kicked off on the Isis. Please read below for Wednesday’s race reports. W1 – up 1 to 7th Division I Bow: Annabel Ault 2: Amy Holguin 3: Hannie Knox 4: Philippa Thornton 5: Penny Hyde 6: Marie Becker 7: Ros Martin Stroke: Abie…

Torpids 2017 – Rowing On Race Reports

It’s that Torpids time of year again, and to kick off the action on Friday W2 and M3 took to the Isis looking to secure themselves a bungline. Congratulations to W2 for achieving the illustrious title of Winners of Rowing On 2017! Fear The Deer!

HCBC Victory at Henley 4s and 8s

On the 18th February 6 HCBC crews decamped to Henley-on-Thames for a hard day’s racing, with one emerging victorious in their division! Read on to learn how the action unfolded. Well done to all who raced.

Christ Church Regatta 2016: Day 1 Race Reports

WA Cox: Joe Wynn Stroke: Catherine Dumbill 7: Hae Jin Yang 6: Isabella Reynard 5: Annie Ault 4: Morgan Nguyen 3: Zara Ahmad 2: Alice Maynes Bow: Jenna Christiansen The female novice boat (WA) had our first ever race against Lincoln on Wednesday. Unfortunately blue flag meant Sophie our trusty novice cox who’d been with us all term…

Autumn Fours race reports – victory again for W1!

Last week saw W1 take to the water again for Autumn Fours and emerge victorious! See the action here.

Zoë Lee selected for Rio Olympics`

We’re delighted to inform you that Hertford alumna Zoë Lee has been formally selected for the GB Women’s VIII for the Rio Olympics.

Summer Eights 2016 – Saturday Race Reports

W1 rounded off an excellent Eights for HCBC by winning blades and moving up to 8th in Women’s Division I, whilst a klaxon in Men’s Division IV cruelly denied M2 their own opportunity to win blades. M1, W2 and M3 also gave the HCBC supporters plenty to cheer on. Please read on to hear the…

Summer Eights 2016 – Friday Race Reports

Another day, another bump for W1 and M2! M1 also putting in a strong effort holding level in Division 1. Better start making your travel arrangements to Oxford to come along and cheer your college on to a potential double blades victory tomorrow afternoon! M1: Rowed Over The gentlemen of HCBC’s M1 arrived at the…

Summer Eights 2016 – Thursday Race Reports

Another great day of racing today saw two crews continue their march skywards, with bumps on Balliol from W1, and Brasenose II from M2. Here’s how it all happened! M1: Rowed Over Confidence was high as we sat on bungline. On the first day, we had repelled every push Catz had to offer, so much so…

Summer Eights 2016 – Wednesday Race Reports

Hertford’s 2016 Summer Eights campaign got off to a strong start today with no bumps conceded by any crews, and a glorious bump each for W1 and M2! Read on to hear about the action: M1: Rowed Over Hertford M1 pushed off with high hopes having just heard of W1’s bump over the tannoy. Unfortunately, despite…

Summer Eights 2016 – Rowing On Race Report

M3: Qualified 13th of 32 boats in a time of 3:03.0 Hertford’s M3 doesn’t have automatic qualification, so we took to the river on Friday to prove we deserved to row in Summer Eight’s. Having narrowly missed out on a place in Torpids, the crew had a point to prove as we built up to…

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Oxford City Bumps 2016 – Race Reports

In April this year’s women’s squad took to the Isis for a long day’s hard bumps racing hosted by City of Oxford Rowing Club. Read on to learn how Hertford finished as top college crew of the day and third on the river! Hertford ‘A’ Saturday 16th April, the first Saturday of the summer training camp, brought with…

Torpids 2016 – Saturday Race Reports

M1 Race Report M1 approached the start of torpids with trepidation, but with each passing day we grew with confidence and ability (even if the best rowing was always the paddle home). We set out on Saturday evening knowing that Wadham had caught Christchurch the day before and if we carried on our trajectory of…

Torpids 2016 – Friday Race Reports

W1 Race Report With a plummeting Teddy Hall in sight and a raging Balliol behind (who had however lost their Bow girl due to appendix problems unsure emoticon ) W1 pushed off confident with our beloved Leslie. All ready to go, our start was aborted- it turns out there was a deer in the river!…

Torpids 2016 – Thursday Race Reports

W1 Race Report Returning to our beloved routine of communal fruit eating an hour before the race, we listed the various options open to us in the race today: 1. Row over 2. Over-Over Bump on a plummeting Teddy Hall 3. Bump Balliol (listed in order of expectation & being bumped was not an option). Recognising…

Torpids 2016 – Wednesday Race Reports

M1 Race Report Injuries and weather meant we did not have the preparation that we had desired when we regrouped at the start of term. Changing our Strokeman just over a week out was definitely not bad of the plan, however we had pulled together to overcome the potential pitfalls (including some lethal hidden chillis…

Torpids 2016: Rowing On

Much like a Shakespearian tragedy, M3’s day has had a series of unfortunate twists that, alas have left them without a bungline for Torpids. First came the news that the news that the result of rowing on had been declared a dead heat between Hertford and St. Benet’s. M3 would have to face off against…

HCBC December Kit Order

The HCBC kit ordering window is now open and we are pleased to be able to offer the opportunity for alumni to replenish their Hertford stash collection. Unisuits, splash jackets and leggings are available including the (in)famous stag leggings! Orders can be made directly and paid for through the Pontoon Sports website. Simply create an…

Christ Church Regatta Race Reports – Day 1

Christchurch Regatta – Day 1 Race Reports

Autumn Fours 2015 – Race Report

Attempting to avoid the carnage that is Michaelmas novice rowing, four rowers (Annie Taylor, Marianne O’Connor, Sarah Edwards and Marie Becker), one trusty cox (Joe) and our coach Caroline spent numerous sessions on the river in darkness, to prepare for Autumn 4s. Despite the fact that none of us could really see what exactly we…