Doggett's Coat & Badge Race

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The Doggett's Coat and Badge Race The oldest rowing race in the world. Up to six apprentice Watermen of the River Thames compete for t

DOGGETT'S EMBLEM DINNER
On Friday 11 March the Company of Watermen & Lighterman of the River Thames held its first Emblem Dinner for two years.

James Berry, our 2020 winner and Max Carter-Miller, our 2021 winner were in attendance along with George Gilbert who competed in both races. Remaining competitors Coran Cherry and Lucas Britton were unable to join us.

It was a pleasure to welcome The Worshipful Company of Fishmonger's Prime Warden, Sir Alan Yarrow to present their medals, with our Master, Derek Mann presenting the Company Silver Emblem pins.

Pictured L to R: 2021 Winner Max Carter-Miller and 2020 Winner James Berry

ANNUAL DINNER - TUESDAY 15 FEBRUARY 2021
Last week the Company of Watermen & Lightermen of the River Thames celebrated their first Annual Dinner at Fishmongers Hall in almost 2 years. A wonderful evening was had in a spectacular venue.

Pictured: The Master, Derek Mann with Mistress, Iara Spinelly and his guard of honour, Company Bargemaster, Robbie Coleman along with Doggett's & Millennium Coat & Badge winners.

TOM DALEY'S COMIC RELIEF ENDURANCE CHALLENGE
This morning saw Tom finish the first leg of his challenge sculling from The London Aquatic Centre to Tower Pier!

Our very own 2020 Doggett's winner, James Berry, was also at Tower Pier to welcome him.

Tom then continued his challenge by transferring to a bike and heading off to Reading. He will also turn swimmer and runner this week to get him back to his hometown of Plymouth, via Exeter.

You can contribute to Tom’s fundraising efforts for Comic Relief charities, including Kinship, here:
https://www.comicrelief.com/rednoseday/challenges/tomdaley
Good luck Tom!

Watermen's Company Bargemaster, Robbie Coleman with Doggett's winners Ben Folkard, Max Carter Miller and James Berry, awaiting to accompany the Master and Wardens on their procession to yesterday evening's Company Carol Service at All Hallows by the Tower

LORD MAYOR'S SHOW 2021
Watermen's Company Bargemaster, Robbie Coleman with the new Lord Mayor, Vincent Keaveny and Doggett's winners

FISHMONGER'S COMPANY - DOGGETT'S PRESENTATION DINNER
Yesterday evening Doggett's winners James Berry (2020 race) and Max Carter-Miller (2021 race), were each presented with the prestigious Red Coat & Badge.

Congratulations to you both, well deserved.

Photo L to R: 2021 winner Max Carter-Miller, Immediate Past Master, Mrs Gina Blair, 2020 winner James Berry and Master, Derek Mann

Thank you to all our friends and family who came out to support today, or watched online!

And it’s done!

Congratulations to our winner, Max, and all our competitors!

Our oarsmen are arriving!

Good luck lads!

Race day!!

Where will you be watching?

Doggett's Coat and Badge Race 2021 Welcome to the Live Streaming of the Doggett's Coat and Badge Race of 2021!

Doggett's Coat and Badge 2021 can now be viewed on-line, free of charge, on 8 September, when we will offer live video commentary of the race from start to finish.

This is your chance to watch one of the most prestigious and historic events in the sporting calendar, wherever in the world you may be!

The broadcast starts at 1135 hrs with the race itself getting under way at 1145 hrs.

Four competitors will battle it out on the 7400m upstream course from London Bridge to Chelsea: Coran Cherry, Lucas Britton, Max Carter-Miller and George Gilbert. Our umpire will be 1973 Doggett's winner Bobby Prentice, Barge Master to the Fishmongers’ Company, and race commentary will be provided by the Voice of Rowing, Robert Treharne Jones.

Click on the link to watch the race from 1135 hrs on 8 September
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ius618mJi3Q