Bedford Modern School Boat Club

Sabaudia: Day 1 We awoke early, very early, extremely early. Upon arriving at the airport, we quickly located the finest dining at the airport. We all chose to have the American Breakfast, showing the start of our team synergy going into this week ahead. Entering the aeroplane, we were met face to face with the … Continue reading Sabaudia Blog – Day 1

The trailer has arrived and we're on our way! Rowing is known for operating around some fairly unsociable hours, which I'm sure our parents can relate to, however arriving at school at 02:30am was particularly unpleasant. During this week I have programmed a fairly relentless set of sessions designed to help our crews improve technically, … Continue reading Sabaudia 2019…

Jess Read had a very successful weekend at her second set of GB trials and produced some fantastic results. On Saturday Jess raced the 5K course and came 15th in her single before doubling up with a girl from Marlow rowing club on Sunday. The girls finished in a very impressive second place. These results … Continue reading February GB Assessments/Nottingham Head of the Trent

Two members of our boat club had a very busy weekend, both competing at the Great Britain early identifications trials on Saturday and Star Head the next day. Jess Read and Joe Walker completed a 5K time trial in sunny Boston, this was their first opportunity to get their name in the mix for a … Continue reading GB Early ID Trials

On Saturday 3rd November BMSBC travelled down to the Tidewayt in London where the Senior girls quad of Lara Brittain, Abi Ngwang, Jess Read and Lizzie Rowe competed at the Fours Head of the River featuring in the Junior Challenge coxless quads category. The weather was looking promising, it was dry and not too cold. … Continue reading Fours Head of The River

Only a week on from an outstanding team performance at St. Neot’s Head, BMSBC were back in action, this time on home water competing at Bedford Small Boats Head. Every member of the boat club showed incredible determination and resilience as they battled the relentless rain throughout the entire day, none more so than our … Continue reading Bedford Small Boats Head 2018

On Sunday 7th October the Boat Club attended their first race of the season, and what a successful one it was. Racing the 2.6K course, the J15 boys got the chance to have their first sweep race, splitting down into two fours, both boats showed their skills in smaller boats. The J15 girls raced two … Continue reading St.Neots Head

Dear Parents/Pupil, I hope you have all found time to enjoy the summer break and recharge your batteries ready for the new school year and the rowing season! Our first social event is fast approaching in the form of the Boathouse BBQ. This year the BBQ will be held on Sunday 23rd September at 12:30 in the boathouse garden.  … Continue reading BMSBC Welcome BBQ