One of the UK's Leading School Rowing Programmes

The Windsor Boys' School Boat Club has established itself as one of the country's leading school rowing programmes, combining excellence at the highest level with opportunities for every athlete to enjoy and develop through the sport.

2026 has been one of the most successful seasons in the club's history.

Across every age group our athletes have produced outstanding performances, demonstrating both the depth and quality of the programme.

Our development squads in Years 9 and 10 continue to demonstrate that they are the future of the club, highlighted by the Year 10 'A' crew winning GOLD at the National Schools' Regatta, and Year 9 taking SILVER in both J14 1st & 2nd Octuples events.

Our senior squads (Years 11, 12 and 13) have continued to perform at the very highest level nationally and internationally including Championships GOLDS in U19 Quads, Coxed Fours, J16 1st Quad & 2nd GOLD and more.

At the 2026 National Schools' Regatta—the most prestigious schools' rowing event in the country—The Windsor Boys' School Boat Club finished top of the overall medal table, winning an incredible:

• 7 Gold Medals

• 5 Silver Medals

• 1 Bronze Medal

across multiple age groups and boat classes. This incredible achievement was recognised throughout the rowing world as one of the outstanding school performances of the season.

The success continued at the British Rowing Club Championships, where WBSBC were crowned both Junior Victor Ludorum and Overall Victor Ludorum Champions, finishing top of the championship medal table, winning 4 Gold, 1 Silver and 3 Bronze medals, breaking a 36-year-old Championship Record in the J18 Eight and earning a brand-new racing shell for the club.

Success Built on Teamwork

While medals and trophies are exciting, they are never the only measure of success.

What makes WBSBC special is the culture that has been built over many years—a culture where athletes support one another, celebrate each other's successes and learn from every challenge together.

Whether racing in an A Final or an F Final, every athlete is valued equally. We believe that great individuals become great teams through commitment, humility, resilience and looking after one another, values that underpin everything we do.

A Proud Henley Royal Regatta Tradition

At the world-famous Henley Royal Regatta, The Windsor Boys' School 1st Quad has won the Fawley Challenge Cup in:

• 2017

• 2018

• 2022

• 2024

• 2025

Each season we aim to compete at the very highest level in both the Fawley Challenge Cup, and in the Princess Elizabeth Challenge Cup for U19 Eights continually striving to challenge the very best school crews in the country and the world.

Opportunities for Every Athlete

Although we are proud of our elite performances, WBSBC is about far more than winning.

We provide opportunities for boys of all abilities to experience rowing, improve themselves and enjoy being part of a supportive team environment.

Athletes from every year group train regularly and compete throughout the UK regatta season, gaining confidence, resilience, leadership skills and lifelong friendships along the way.

An International Programme

Very few school rowing programmes offer the breadth of international opportunities available at WBSBC.

Our athletes regularly race and train across the world, including:

• Boston, USA – Head of the Charles Regatta (which we have won for the past three consecutive years)

• Amsterdam, Head of Heineken, Netherlands

• Ghent International Regatta, Belgium

• Italy Training Camp

• Portugal Camp

Our international programme continues to expand, with further opportunities including Switzerland and Bulgaria through Great Britain representation and international competition.

Opening Doors for the Future

Rowing at WBSBC regularly creates opportunities far beyond school.

Former athletes have progressed to prestigious universities including:

• Princeton University, Princeton NJ

• Harvard University, Boston MA

• Brown University, Provence, RI

• University of Pennsylvania, Phylidelphia 

• University of California, CA

AND in the UK to major Universities including

• Durham University, Reading University, Warwick University, Oxford Brookes University, University of London, Oxford University and more.... proving you can row to an outstanding level and achieve outstanding academics too

Others have enjoyed GAP year opportunities in Australia and New Zealand before continuing their academic and sporting journeys.

The programme has also consistently produced Great Britain U17 and U19 internationals, with athletes representing GB almost every year over the past decade at both the European Championships and World Rowing Championships.

A Proud History - An Exciting Future

The Windsor Boys' School Boat Club has a long and proud rowing tradition, and we are excited to continue developing future generations of rowers.

WBSBC is part of the Windsor Rowing Partnership, established in 2006, which continues to grow and evolve. Most recently this has included the appointment of a dedicated Lead Coach for Girls, working alongside Windsor Girls' School and in partnership with Eton Excelsior Rowing Club, creating an exciting rowing pathway across Windsor.

Our Mission

Our mission is simple:

• To provide as many young people as possible with the opportunity to enjoy the sport of rowing.

• To help athletes achieve their full potential, from learning to row through to competing at National Schools' Regatta, Henley Royal Regatta and representing Great Britain.

• To provide outstanding coaching, facilities and resources that allow every athlete to develop both on and off the water.

• To develop young people who demonstrate teamwork, resilience, humility, leadership and a lifelong love of the sport.

Please explore the website and check back regularly for news, events and developments across the club.

We look forward to welcoming you to The Windsor Boys' School Boat Club.

Mark Wilkinson

Director of Rowing

The Windsor Boys' School | Windsor Rowing Partnership

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