The Griffen Boat Club had a successful first day at the Henley Royal Regatta having easily beaten their first opponents, the Star and Arrow Club, by 3 1/4 lengths. The Griffen BC are the current holders of the Thames Challenge Cup, so we high hopes for them this year.

Stroke – James Richards (2012)
7 – Dan Boddington (2010)
6 – Will Sadler (2011)
5 – Rory Brampton (2013)
4 – Iain McKenzie (2004)
3 – Tom Williams (2004)
2 – Julius Gerstmeyer (2010)
Bow – Will Davey (2011)
Cox – Ian Middleton (2013)

Also rowing today were Rory Copus (2009) and Jamie Copus (2011) for the Oxford Brookes 'A' Crew; they progressed to the 2nd round in the Temple Challenge Cup. Nick Turnbull also helped his crew, the Thames Rowing Club, glide into the 2nd round of the Thames Challenge Cup.

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