Boat Race

Boat Race Dinners

 

Cambridge alumni across North America are coming together to celebrate the 2026 Boat Race. These dinners offer a chance to reconnect with fellow alumni, enjoy a shared meal, and celebrate the tradition of the Boat Race together.

Boat Race Dinners

Chicago

The 84th Annual Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race Dinner of Chicago
Friday, April 17th at 6:00pm
The University Club of Chicago
76 E Monroe St Chicago, IL 60603
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New York

The 97th Annual Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race Dinner
Friday, April 24th at 6:00pm
The Harvard Club of New York City
35 W 44th St, New York, NY 10036
Early Bird pricing until March 10
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San Francisco

The 87th Annual San Francisco Boat Race Dinner
Tuesday, April 21st at 3:00pm
The University Club of San Francisco
800 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94108
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Congratulations

Congratulations to all the athletes who participated in The Boat Race 2026! What an incredible achievement to represent your university in one of the most historic rivalries in sport.

Check out the full roster here:
https://www.theboatrace.org/news/crew-unveiled-for-the-chanel-j12-boat-race-2026

We are especially proud that six athletes in this year’s crews come from North America:


Aidan Wrenn-Walz (USA)


Camille Vandermeer (USA)


Isobel Campbell (Canada)


Kyle Fram (USA)


Sammy Houdaigui (USA)


Will Klipstine (USA)

And if you would like to learn more about one of these remarkable athletes, Cambridge in America recently featured Camille Vandermeer, tracing her journey from a Rowing World Championship to the Thames:
https://www.cantab.org/cambridge-in-america-news/from-a-rowing-world-championship-to-the-thames-cambridge%E2%80%99s-camille

Boat Race Stories

Explore our collection of Boat Race stories that celebrate the personal journeys of those who have worn the Light Blue: https://www.cantab.org/boat-race-stories