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Leander Club Leander Club is recognised the world over for its extraordinary achievements, its athletes having won 159 Olympic and Paralympic medals since 1908.

Leander Club is the most historic. prestigious and successful rowing club in the world, its athletes having won 124 Olympic medals since 1908.

It is with great sadness that we share the news that Honorary Life Member Ivor Lloyd passed away on 26 August, following...
01/09/2026

It is with great sadness that we share the news that Honorary Life Member Ivor Lloyd passed away on 26 August, following a short illness.

Ivor’s connection to Leander spanned more than three decades - as an athlete, Captain, Director of Rowing and Chairman - and his leadership helped shape the most successful era in our Club’s history. His influence on British rowing reached far beyond Leander, touching river and coastal communities alike.

Please go to the 'Remembering our Members' page on the Leander website to read a full tribute, written by those who knew him best.

Our flag will fly at half‑mast until his funeral, in honour of a man whose vision, generosity and lifelong commitment to the sport inspired generations.

We send our deepest condolences to Ivor’s family and all who knew him.

Leander at the 2026 World Rowing Championships 🚣‍♀️🔥A huge week in Amsterdam for Leander athletes representing Great Bri...
01/09/2026

Leander at the 2026 World Rowing Championships 🚣‍♀️🔥
A huge week in Amsterdam for Leander athletes representing Great Britain — delivering three silvers, two bronzes, and record‑breaking speed across the board.

🥈 Men’s Eight
Silver in a photo finish — both GB and the Netherlands under the previous World Best Time.

🥈 Women’s Eight (Historic!)
GB’s first ever Women’s Eight silver, with Leander athletes powering the fastest British time ever.

🥈 Women’s Quad
Back‑to‑back Worlds silvers for GB, led by Leander’s Lola Anderson and Hannah Scott.

🥉 Men’s Four & 🥉 Men’s Quad
Two hard‑fought bronzes in fiercely contested finals.

Plus strong performances from the Women’s Four (5th) and Women’s Double (B‑Final win).

Proud of every athlete who wore the pink this week — raising the standard for British rowing once again.

📸 Benedict Tufnell & British Rowing

Author Alex Robertson is currently compiling a reference guide to Leander HRR badges and has uncovered a mystery. During...
26/08/2026

Author Alex Robertson is currently compiling a reference guide to Leander HRR badges and has uncovered a mystery. During the 1980s, Leander issued a run of undated plastic badges, and the exact years they were used have become difficult to confirm.

Only two badges from that era are dated, 1983 and 1984. Working backwards from the first metal badge in 1990 and the nine plastic variations identified so far, Alex’s best estimate is that the first plastic badge appeared in 1981.

If you remember which badge belongs to which year, or if you have an example that does not match the known designs, Alex would be delighted to hear from you at [email protected].

A lovely reminder that even the smallest pieces of Leander’s history hold a lot of heart.

Another great day in Amsterdam yesterday which saw all Leander athletes progress to the semi-finals.M4- Graham, Robson, ...
26/08/2026

Another great day in Amsterdam yesterday which saw all Leander athletes progress to the semi-finals.

M4- Graham, Robson, de Graaf, Bourne
M4x - Dafydd, Schroder, Harris
W4- Brinkhoff
W4x Anderson, Scott

McKay and Nyland race the W2x semi-final at 15:54 CET.


Photos thanks to and

Great result for Sarah McKay and Cam Nyland in the first day of the Worlds yesterday, winning their heat in 7.40.42 and ...
25/08/2026

Great result for Sarah McKay and Cam Nyland in the first day of the Worlds yesterday, winning their heat in 7.40.42 and going through to the semi final tomorrow at 15:54.






Photo thanks to ⁠and

Just one month to go until the Thames at Henley lights up! The Illuminated Boat Parade returns on Saturday 19 September ...
19/08/2026

Just one month to go until the Thames at Henley lights up! The Illuminated Boat Parade returns on Saturday 19 September - and Henley is about to glow. From unicorns to pirates to a 7‑foot penguin, the creativity gets brighter every year, and this time promises even more spectacle. Whether you’re lighting up your own boat or joining thousands along the riverbank, it’s one of the most joyful nights in the Henley calendar. Enter your boat or come and enjoy the parade - we’ll be open to the public with bars, food trucks and prize‑giving inside the Club.
Details via linkinbio!

The newly named, totally refurbished Penn Room is now open for bookings! This stunning superking room with views of the ...
18/08/2026

The newly named, totally refurbished Penn Room is now open for bookings! This stunning superking room with views of the HRR stretch has been generously sponsored and decorated by Sean and Bibi Colgan. It can be booked only by Members calling us on 01491 575782.

On Friday 9 October, we shine a light on one of the most extraordinary figures in rowing and music: Frederick Septimus K...
14/08/2026

On Friday 9 October, we shine a light on one of the most extraordinary figures in rowing and music: Frederick Septimus Kelly — Olympic champion, celebrated composer, Gallipoli veteran and Leander man.

Join Martin Cross at 6.30 pm as he discusses his new book To Gallipoli and the Somme, co‑authored with Dr Thérèse Radic.
Stay on for a relaxed two‑course supper at 7.30 pm.

Kelly’s life reads like a novel:
• Three‑time Diamond Sculls winner
• Pianist and composer performed at the Proms
• Close friend of Rupert Brooke
• Decorated for bravery at Gallipoli
• Killed leading his men at the Somme, aged just 35

His diaries reveal wit, brilliance, privilege and courage — a vivid portrait of Edwardian society and the cost of war.

Leander on the World Stage at the 2026 FISU World University ChampionshipsOur athletes have touched down in London, Onta...
13/08/2026

Leander on the World Stage at the 2026 FISU World University Championships
Our athletes have touched down in London, Ontario — and Fanshawe Lake is about to see a whole lot of pink power. 🇬🇧💗

Five Leander representatives are racing for Great Britain at the 2026 FISU World University Rowing Championships:

🔥 Alfie Dean — bringing Leander horsepower to the Men’s Eight
💪 James Purves Liddelle — lining up in the Men’s Pair after a strong season in our Thames Cup crew
⚡ Phoebe Snowden — triple‑U23 international doubling up in the Pair and the Eight
🥇 Zoe McCutcheon — returning to North America with gold‑medal momentum
🎧 Caspar Gray — calling the race in the Women’s Eight with trademark Leander precision

These athletes showcase everything Leander stands for: excellence, ambition, and stepping confidently onto the global stage. With more than 20 nations competing, we’re proud to see our athletes representing both their universities and the pink hippo in Canada.

Read the full story on our website and cheer them on as racing begins at Fanshawe Lake. 💗🚣‍♂️💗

Photos thanks to

Our gorgeous new summer a la carte menu lands today! Head Chef Nick has bottled the sunshine and brought it straight to...
11/08/2026

Our gorgeous new summer a la carte menu lands today!
Head Chef Nick has bottled the sunshine and brought it straight to your plate. Think prosciutto, mozzarella + marinated figs… or pan‑seared teriyaki salmon that tastes like holiday mode.

And fear not — the legendary Leander BBQ bacon cheeseburger is still right where you need it.

Out in the garden, The Shack is serving all summer long. If it’s closed, just order from the main bar and we’ll look after you.

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