The End of the Island Rowing Podcast

With just a couple of days to go until racing kicks off on Saturday, join Fergus Mainland, Camilla Hadland-Horrocks, Tom Morgan, and Ed Evans for the only preview you need to listen to ahead of this weekend's Boat Races. We give our predictions and thoughts ahead of the flags dropping but we've also got some great guests too.

Hear from OUBC President Heidi long and Austrian international Julian Schöberl as well as the two Cambridge coaches Rob Baker and Paddy Ryan alongside Gabriel Obholzer who makes his Cambridge debut.

This episode is sponsored by Filippi Boats.

Filippi are one of the most instantly recognisable rowing boat brands in the world. Since inception in 1980, they've carried crews to over 400 medals at World Championship and Olympic level and have a network of dealers across the globe.

They pride themselves on an ability to custom-create shells of the highest specification, suitable for Olympic champions and novice athletes. Today, the running of the boatyard is undertaken by David Filippi; the yard employs 60 technicians and produces just over 1100 boats each year which supply Federations worldwide.

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In today's special episode Fergus Mainland is joined by Tim Levell, Programme Director of TimesRadio and Pete Andrews, Head of Sport at Channel4 to chat about the broadcast of the 2026 CHANEL J12 Boat Race.

This episode is sponsored by Filippi Boats.

Filippi are one of the most instantly recognisable rowing boat brands in the world. Since inception in 1980, they've carried crews to over 400 medals at World Championship and Olympic level and have a network of dealers across the globe.

They pride themselves on an ability to custom-create shells of the highest specification, suitable for Olympic champions and novice athletes. Today, the running of the boatyard is undertaken by David Filippi; the yard employs 60 technicians and produces just over 1100 boats each year which supply Federations worldwide.

Visit https://www.filippiboats.com/to learn about what they can do for you.

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In this week's episode, Fergus and Tom are joined by Seb Benzecry and Zoë Hayes to debrief all the action from Head of the River Race 2026. Tom also caught up with athletes from Imperial College  Boat Club and Stu Head of London Rowing Club, who reflect on a strong Tideway showing. 

This episode is sponsored by Filippi Boats.

Filippi are one of the most instantly recognisable rowing boat brands in the world. Since inception in 1980, they've carried crews to over 400 medals at World Championship and Olympic level and have a network of dealers across the globe.

They pride themselves on an ability to custom-create shells of the highest specification, suitable for Olympic champions and novice athletes. Today, the running of the boatyard is undertaken by David Filippi; the yard employs 60 technicians and produces just over 1100 boats each year which supply Federations worldwide.

Visit https://www.filippiboats.com/to learn about what they can do for you.

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The names for the new Henley Royal Regatta Trophies have been revealed and to chat through all the details, Fergus Mainland is joined by Richard Phelps, Chair of the Committee of Henley Royal Regatta.

They chat through the names of the trophies, the royal seal of approval, the recent Scottish Championship news, as well as how the regatta choose which events to put on notice following the announcement of the new events.

This episode is sponsored by Filippi Boats.

Filippi are one of the most instantly recognisable rowing boat brands in the world. Since inception in 1980, they've carried crews to over 400 medals at World Championship and Olympic level and have a network of dealers across the globe.

They pride themselves on an ability to custom-create shells of the highest specification, suitable for Olympic champions and novice athletes. Today, the running of the boatyard is undertaken by David Filippi; the yard employs 60 technicians and produces just over 1100 boats each year which supply Federations worldwide.

Visit https://www.filippiboats.com/to learn about what they can do for you.

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In this week's bumper episode, Camilla is joined by Becky Wilde and Eve Stewart (hosts of JRN's 'Between the Buoys' podcast) to debrief all the action from WeHoRR 2026. Camilla also caught-up with athletes from Durham University Boat Club and Molesey Boat Club as they reflect on a strong Tideway showing. 

Meanwhile, Tom and Ed take a look at the headlines from Schools' Head: Shiplake's dominance in the championship eights, Marlow's rise in the quads, and a broader evaluation of a fiercely competitive junior circuit. 

This episode is sponsored by Filippi Boats.

Filippi are one of the most instantly recognisable rowing boat brands in the world. Since inception in 1980, they've carried crews to over 400 medals at World Championship and Olympic level and have a network of dealers across the globe.

They pride themselves on an ability to custom-create shells of the highest specification, suitable for Olympic champions and novice athletes. Today, the running of the boatyard is undertaken by David Filippi; the yard employs 60 technicians and produces just over 1100 boats each year which supply Federations worldwide.

Visit https://www.filippiboats.com/to learn about what they can do for you.

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Fergus Mainland is joined by Will Hadland-Horrocks and Fraser Innes to run through all the action from BUCS Regatta 2025.

We're also delighted to welcome a number of special guests; Durham University BC Head Coach Will Fletcher, Edinburgh University BC Women's Captain Maddie Fatani, the Captains at the University of Birmingham BC Keir Palmer and Cari Meredith, and Strathclyde University BC's Matthew Hughson.

This episode is sponsored by Filippi Boats.

Filippi are one of the most instantly recognisable rowing boat brands in the world. Since inception in 1980, they've carried crews to over 400 medals at World Championship and Olympic level and have a network of dealers across the globe.

They pride themselves on an ability to custom-create shells of the highest specification, suitable for Olympic champions and novice athletes. Today, the running of the boatyard is undertaken by David Filippi; the yard employs 60 technicians and produces just over 1100 boats each year which supply Federations worldwide.

Visit https://www.filippiboats.com/to learn about what they can do for you.

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They're back! Join Fergus Mainland, Tom Morgan, Camilla Hadland-Horrocks, and Ed Evans for the start of a new podcast series at the beginning of the new year. 

We look ahead to what's coming up this year and give our wishes/predictions for the season.

This episode is sponsored by Filippi Boats.

Filippi are one of the most instantly recognisable rowing boat brands in the world. Since inception in 1980, they've carried crews to over 400 medals at World Championship and Olympic level and have a network of dealers across the globe.

They pride themselves on an ability to custom-create shells of the highest specification, suitable for Olympic champions and novice athletes. Today, the running of the boatyard is undertaken by David Filippi; the yard employs 60 technicians and produces just over 1100 boats each year which supply Federations worldwide.

Visit https://www.filippiboats.com/to learn about what they can do for you.

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For the final episode of the year, it's our annual quiz, looking back on 2025.

Tom Morgan plays quizmaster as Ed Evans and Camilla Hadland-Horrocks team up as The End of The Island. Fergus Mainland and Fraser Innes represent All American Rowing, and Sharing The Podium is represented by Zoe De Toledo and Becky Wilde.

The three teams go head to head and there can only be one winner!

Thank you to everyone for joining us across the JRN podcasts, we'll see you in 2026.

This episode is sponsored by Filippi Boats.

Filippi are one of the most instantly recognisable rowing boat brands in the world. Since inception in 1980, they've carried crews to over 400 medals at World Championship and Olympic level and have a network of dealers across the globe.

They pride themselves on an ability to custom-create shells of the highest specification, suitable for Olympic champions and novice athletes. Today, the running of the boatyard is undertaken by David Filippi; the yard employs 60 technicians and produces just over 1100 boats each year which supply Federations worldwide.

Visit https://www.filippiboats.com/to learn about what they can do for you.

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Join Fergus and Ed from Thames RC to dissect all the action from the 2025 edition of Trial VIIIs. 

On day 1, we chatted with Light Blue coaches Rob Baker and Paddy Ryan as well as athletes Gabriel Obholzer and Charlotte Ebel. From Oxford we hear from coaches Allan French and Mark Fangan-Hall and Presidents Heidi Long and Tobias Bernard.

This episode is sponsored by Filippi Boats.

Filippi are one of the most instantly recognisable rowing boat brands in the world. Since inception in 1980, they've carried crews to over 400 medals at World Championship and Olympic level and have a network of dealers across the globe.

They pride themselves on an ability to custom-create shells of the highest specification, suitable for Olympic champions and novice athletes. Today, the running of the boatyard is undertaken by David Filippi; the yard employs 60 technicians and produces just over 1100 boats each year which supply Federations worldwide.

Visit https://www.filippiboats.com/to learn about what they can do for you.

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Join Fergus Mainland, Camilla Hadland-Horrocks, and Tom Morgan to unpick all of the action from Rutherford Head and Wallingford Head.

Who had a big day out on the Tyne? Is this the year of the Dark Blues? Which JRN team member slipped on the NUBC steps? All these questions answered and so much more on this week's episode.

This episode is sponsored by Filippi Boats.

Filippi are one of the most instantly recognisable rowing boat brands in the world. Since inception in 1980, they've carried crews to over 400 medals at World Championship and Olympic level and have a network of dealers across the globe.

They pride themselves on an ability to custom-create shells of the highest specification, suitable for Olympic champions and novice athletes. Today, the running of the boatyard is undertaken by David Filippi; the yard employs 60 technicians and produces just over 1100 boats each year which supply Federations worldwide.

Visit https://www.filippiboats.com/to learn about what they can do for you.

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