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The Boat Club Appeal
Ever since the establishment of rowing at Pangbourne, the College has punched above its weight, competing successfully at the highest levels in the UK.
Not only are we lucky to have perhaps the best stretch of the River Thames, but we have inspirational coaching and a top-quality fleet. Beyond this, there is the intangible but critically important matter of culture – the levels of motivation and determination at Pangbourne elevate performance.
What the club lacks is a place to call home - somewhere to socialise and bond as a crew, with changing facilities for both genders. As well as the positive effects on the rowers, the equipment would be kept in better condition. Currently half of the fleet is stored outside which reduces the life of a boat considerably. In short, the new Boat House will strengthen rowing at Pangbourne, athlete recruitment and retention will be higher and the overall rowing experience will be enriched for the long term.
To keep up to date with news from Pangbourne College Boat Club and construction progress, please join a scheduled PCBC Zoom events:
2026
Tuesday 17 March - 17:00-18:00 GMT (registration link)
Monday 11 May - 17:00 - 18:00 BST
Monday 21 September - 17:00 - 18:00 BST
2027
Monday 11 January - 17:00-18:00 GMT
Monday 26 April - 17:00 - 18:00 BST
If you are considering supporting the Boat Club Appeal and would like to find out more, please email lucinda.grafton@pangbourne.com
Our community has generously committed £1.6m in pledges to enable the plans for the new Boat House to become a reality. You can track redemption progress below. Thank you to all our donors for their transformational support to Pangbourne Rowing.
The Boathouse Task Force brings external rigour to both the project and the appeal.
Task Force Members
Siobhan Cassidy
Current Parent
Julian Coles
OP
Oliver Knight
Head
Peter Lowe
OP
Ewan Pearson
Former Parent
Patrick Roberts
Chair of Governors
Phil Rogers
Former Parent
James Underhill
Development Consultant
Lucinda Grafton
Director of Development & Community
