Fergus and Ed are back in Putney to take you to the heart of the action at the 2025 Head of the River Race of The River Race. 

Greg Searle joins them to dive deep into all the day's stories, including Cambridge's intimidating Boat Race gauntlet, Leander's dominance, and the provincial club shuffle. 

Fergus also caught up with crews from Leander, Marlow, and Commercial to get the inside line from the athletes and coxes of HoRR 2025.

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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We're live from the banks of the Thames for Women's Eights Head of the River Race 2025 on International Women's Day!

Join Fergus Mainland, Camilla Hadland-Horrocks, and Tom Morgan to go through all of the action from this year's event. 

We also hear from Thames Rowing Club's Rosa Millard, Cambridge University's Carys Earle and Annie Wertheimer as well as Maia Hely and Philippa Lloyd from St Andrew Boat Club.

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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This we look back on BUCS Head and Hammersmith Head. Join Fergus Mainland, Camilla and Will Hadland-Horrocks, and Fraser Innes to look back on all of the action from BUCS 4s & 8s Head and pick out the key talking points Hammersmith Head as we build towards the crescendo of the tideway head season.

We also hear from Newcastle's Holly Youd, Reading's Finnola Stratton, and Bristol's Josie Sawbridge to get the rundown of their results from a fantastic weekend's racing.

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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Welcome back to The End of The Island Podcast. Join Fergus Mainland, Camilla Hadland-Horrocks, Tom Morgan, and Ed Evans for the first episode of 2025.

We look back on some of the racing that has taken place including the latest round of GB Trials and Quintin Head. London Rowing club have been busy in 2025 so we've also caught up with Head Coach Stuart Heap to hear his thoughts on their season so far.

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 Big Fat Christmas Quiz is back for it's third installment. Hosted by Rosie Oates, Camilla Hadland-Horrocks and Ed Evans go head to head with Fergus Mainland and Tom Morgan to test their knowledge of some of the highlights from the past 12 months.

This episode is sponsored by WinTech & King Racing.

WinTech & King Racing have established themselves as the largest and foremost sustainable boat builder, producing over 2000 boats annually. They are dedicated to expanding the reach of the sport by making it accessible to all through the integration of cutting-edge technology and the use of the highest quality materials. Drawing on the combined expertise of US engineering and German and Australian design, WinTech & King craft exceptional racing shells that set new standards for performance and durability.  WinTech and King’s unwavering commitment to sustainability, affordability, and innovation drive them to propel the sport of rowing into a more inclusive and exciting future where excellence knows no boundaries.

WinTech & King Racing shells are available worldwide through their network of distributors. 

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In our final 'special' episode of 2025, Camilla Hadland-Horrocks is joined by athletes and coaches from Oxford and Cambridge on the balcony of London Rowing Club in the hours following their Trial VIIIs races.

Hear from Oxford's Heidi Long, Nick Rusher, and Assistant Coach Harry Brightmore, alongside Cambridge's Claire Collins and Luca Ferraro, and Chief Men's and Women's Coaches Rob Baker and Paddy Ryan. 

Their wide-ranging discussions with Camilla cover this week's racing, the coaches' strategic aims, and the broader cultural priorities at both clubs.   

This episode is sponsored by WinTech & King Racing.

WinTech & King Racing have established themselves as the largest and foremost sustainable boat builder, producing over 2000 boats annually. They are dedicated to expanding the reach of the sport by making it accessible to all through the integration of cutting-edge technology and the use of the highest quality materials. Drawing on the combined expertise of US engineering and German and Australian design, WinTech & King craft exceptional racing shells that set new standards for performance and durability.  WinTech and King’s unwavering commitment to sustainability, affordability, and innovation drive them to propel the sport of rowing into a more inclusive and exciting future where excellence knows no boundaries.

WinTech & King Racing shells are available worldwide through their network of distributors. 

Learn more about how you can get a fair price and unfair advantage by finding your local distributor: www.wintechking.com

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Fergus, Tom, Camilla, and Ed are back looking at some of the racing from up and down the country. Most noticeably we've had Rutherford Head, featuring some of the likes of Newcastle, Durham, and Edinburgh Universities going head to head.

This episode is sponsored by WinTech & King Racing.

WinTech & King Racing have established themselves as the largest and foremost sustainable boat builder, producing over 2000 boats annually. They are dedicated to expanding the reach of the sport by making it accessible to all through the integration of cutting-edge technology and the use of the highest-quality materials. Drawing on the combined expertise of US engineering and German and Australian design, WinTech & King craft exceptional racing shells that set new standards for performance and durability.  WinTech and King’s unwavering commitment to sustainability, affordability, and innovation drive them to propel the sport of rowing into a more inclusive and exciting future where excellence knows no boundaries.

WinTech & King Racing shells are available worldwide through their network of distributors. 

Learn more about how you can get a fair price and unfair advantage by finding your local distributor: www.wintechking.com

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Join Fergus and Ed on location at Somerset House for a series of exclusive interviews from the Presidents' Challenge, the event that officially kicks off the 2025 Boat Race season. 

Guests on today's show include: 

• Siobhan Cassidy, Chair of The Boat Race Company
• Paddy Ryan, Cambridge Chief Coach, Women.
• Mark Fangen-Hall, Oxford Men's Head Coach.
• Allan French, Oxford Women's Head Coach.
• Tom Mackintosh, Oxford Men's President 
• Annie Anezakis, Oxford Women's President.
• Gemma King, returning Cambridge Blue.
• Noam Mouelle, returning Cambridge Blue.
• James Robson, first year Cambridge trialist.  
• Douwe de Graaf, first year Cambridge trialist.

JRN will cover the  2025 Boat Race season in more depth than ever before. Stay tuned for industry-leading analysis, classic JRN previews, and exclusive features.  

This episode is sponsored by WinTech & King Racing.

WinTech & King Racing have established themselves as the largest and foremost sustainable boat builder, producing over 2000 boats annually. They are dedicated to expanding the reach of the sport by making it accessible to all through the integration of cutting-edge technology and the use of the highest-quality materials. Drawing on the combined expertise of US engineering and German and Australian design, WinTech & King craft exceptional racing shells that set new standards for performance and durability.  WinTech and King’s unwavering commitment to sustainability, affordability, and innovation drive them to propel the sport of rowing into a more inclusive and exciting future where excellence knows no boundaries.

WinTech & King Racing shells are available worldwide through their network of distributors. 

Learn more about how you can get a fair price and unfair advantage by finding your local distributor: www.wintechking.com

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Fergus, Tom, Camilla, and Ed are back from Boston, MA and eyes have swiftly turned to Boston Lincolnshire. This week, they're joined by Olympic Champion and GB Trials winner Lauren Henry to look back on last weekend's racing and the past couple of months post Olympics.

We also look through some of the other racing that's been happening up and down the country including the 2024 Wingfield Sculls.

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WinTech and JRN - Live from The Head of The Charles
Join Fergus and Camilla live from the Head of The Charles as they dive deep into the stories and narratives unfolding at the world's largest rowing event.

On tonight's episode:
Tune-in for conversations with Olli Zeidler and Sofia Meakin, the victorious Washington women’s 1V, the Irish-Swiss composite four, and much, much more. 

This episode is sponsored by WinTech & King Racing.

WinTech & King Racing have established themselves as the largest and foremost sustainable boat builder, producing over 2000 boats annually. They are dedicated to expanding the reach of the sport by making it accessible to all through the integration of cutting-edge technology and the use of the highest quality materials. Drawing on the combined expertise of US engineering and German and Australian design, WinTech & King craft exceptional racing shells that set new standards for performance and durability.  WinTech and King’s  unwavering commitment to sustainability, affordability, and innovation drives them to propel the sport of rowing into a more inclusive and exciting future, where excellence knows no boundaries.

WinTech & King Racing shells are available worldwide through their network of distributors. 

Learn more about how you can get a fair price and unfair advantage by finding your local distributor: www.wintechking.com

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