Burton Leander Rowing Club
Burton Leander Rowing Club is a rowing club on the River Trent, based at Stapenhill Road, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire.[1]
| Location | Stapenhill Road, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 52.804522°N 1.620344°W |
| Affiliations | British Rowing (boat code BUL) |
| Website | burtonleanderrowingclub |
History
The club has open membership and runs teams for all age groups.[2] The original Burton Rowing Club and Burton Leander Rowing Club merged in the early part of the 20th Century.[3] The boathouse sits next door to rival club Trent Rowing Club.
The club won the prestigious Wyfold Challenge Cup at the Henley Regatta in 1958.[4] Many years later in 1993 they won the Fawley Challenge Cup as part of a composite team with the Walton Rowing Club.
Honours
Henley Royal Regatta
| Year | Winning crew |
|---|---|
| 1958 | Wyfold Challenge Cup |
| 1993 | Fawley Challenge Cup |
References
- "Club details". British Rowing.
- "Club history". Burton Leander Rowing Club.
- "Welcome to Trent Rowing Club". Trent Rowing Club.
- "All results". Friends of Rowing History.
- "Railton, Jim. "Rowing." Times, 22 July 1985, p. 25". Times Digital Archives.
- ""For the Record." Times, 18 July 1994, p. 22". Times Digital Archives.
- ""For the Record." Times, 19 July 1999, p. 40". Times Digital Archives.
- ""Rowing." Times, 17 July 2006, p. 57". Times Digital Archives.
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