OV Rowing

Old Vigornian Rowing News

OV 2000 Seb Pearce coxed the Oxford blue boatin the Oxford vs. Cambridge Boat Race in 2006.

OV 2004 Zac Purchase is the reigning Olympic and World Champion in the lightweight double scull and was awarded an MBE in the 2009 New Year's Honours List in recognition of his achievement. He holds the World's Best Time in the lightweight single scull - a record he has held since 2006. At the Beijing Olympics Zac along with his crewmate Mark Hunter were able to put planning into action with a strong Olympic regatta, culminating in a dominant display to secure the gold in the final.

OV 2007 Sarah Cowburn has continued to perform at the highest level since achieving a 4th place finish at the World Junior Championships in 2007. She was selected for the GB senior women's quad in 2009, which won silver at the Munich World Cup in 2009. Sarah has since taken her rowing to the states where she is currently enjoying her rowing with some highly talented oarswomen.

If you are an OV and would like to get back in a boat, the Boat Club Regatta is the best time to do it! Contact if you would like more information.

Previous boat club captain, Andrew Guy and his son Jack on the river in June 2011.