The season and year finale! We're delighted to be joined by Jess Eddie and Andy Triggs-Hodge to look back on what was 2021. Jess and Andy share their insights into the decision to appoint Louise Kingsley as the new Director of Performance at British Rowing. We also look back on Tokyo results, selection decisions and comments that exploded over the press after the Men's 8 won bronze. We share our standout moments of 2021. This episode is sponsored by Swift racing. Head over to www.swiftracing.co....
Dec 14, 2021•46 min•Season 5Ep. 11
This week, Fergus and Ed welcome Jason Foster to The End of The Island. The newly appointed Director of Rowing at his alma mater talks why he came back to the club, his plans to get rowing growing in Bedford and put Star Club back on the map. We also look at how some clubs are going above and beyond to battle with the big schools. Always a pleasure to catch up with my old coach! Send us a text
Dec 10, 2021•41 min•Season 5Ep. 10
Yes, He's back from Belgium for one time and one time only. We run through Wallingford, President's Challenge and an interview with Smithy fresh from ULBC. We also have big chats around balancing academics and rowing, wether Oxbridge milk it when the rest of the country just get on with it and look at drop out rates around the country at uni and club level. This episode is sponsored by Square Blades. Square Blades is the UK’s top rowing inspired lifestyle brand. They take their inspiration from ...
Dec 01, 2021•43 min•Season 5Ep. 9
At The End of The Island, we love beginners rowing. As do our guests! This week we welcome Meghan Hunter from Queens University Belfast and Sam Tuck from Surrey University. We run through how to put together a successful programme, key parts of integration, some of their favourite moments as coaches and a lot more! This episode is sponsored by Square Blades. Square Blades is the UK’s top rowing inspired lifestyle brand. They take their inspiration from the heritage and history of British rowing ...
Nov 23, 2021•45 min•Season 5Ep. 8
Fergus, Tom and Ed delve into the Kjetil Borch v World Rowing debate. Who knew a can of Red bull would cause so much divide....Ed takes a deep dive into this year's Boat Race squads, we asess the new positions available at British Rowing and feature interviews with two former TSS Juniors, Gabriel Obholzer and Zoe Scheske. This episode is sponsored by Rival Kit. Rival Kit are changing the custom sportswear game. With three years of experience building a brand, developing products, and refining ou...
Nov 10, 2021•57 min•Season 5Ep. 7
Fergus and Camilla have assembled some of the top coaches in the land. Leander's Chief Women's Coach- Ross Hunter, GB High Performance Coach- Jane Hall and Aussie legend responsible for the Oarsome Foursome and Kiwi Pair- Noel Donaldson. We talk athlete welfare and how to get the most out of the squad you are working with, their favourite crews they've worked with and why as well a trip down memory lane... This week we're sponsored by Bont Rowing. They are a Rowing Shoe company dedicated to prod...
Nov 02, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 5Ep. 6
This week, Fergus is joined by this year's winners of the Wingfields, Lola Anderson and Graeme Thomas. He also welcomes back Men's Record holder, Adam Freeman-Pask. We run through this year's two races and also touch on The mood in Caversham as the new olympiad unfolds.. This week we're sponsored by Bont Rowing. They are a Rowing Shoe company dedicated to producing the world’s best and only anatomically correct rowing shoes. Their shoes are designed around the shape of your feet for greater comf...
Oct 27, 2021•28 min•Season 5Ep. 5
Fergus and Camilla sit down with British Rower and former Harvard Oarsman, Sam Meijer as well as HOCR Chief Executive and IRA Commentator, Fred Schoch. We preview this year's event and run through some of their highlights. Ed also sits down with the Queen of HOCR, nine times winner of the single, Gevvie Stone who also happens to be an Olympic Silver Medalist... We've gone big for the biggest show in Boston. This episode is sponsored by Swift racing. Head over to http://swiftracing.com/ to learn ...
Oct 20, 2021•44 min•Season 5Ep. 4
This week, Fergus sits down with Martin Sauer, the recently retired cox of the Deutschland-Achter and Olympic Champion. He reflects on his career in the coxing seat and talks through his Olympic campaigns. We also reflect on the news that Brendan Purcell is stepping down at Performance Director at British Rowing. This episode is sponsored by Swift racing. Head over to http://swiftracing.com/ to learn more. Send us a text...
Oct 12, 2021•1 hr 9 min
We're talking all things Irish Rowing! Fergus and Camilla welcome Olympic Champion, Fintan McCarthy; Olympic Bronze Medalist, Aifric Keogh and Host of the Rowing Ireland Podcast, Niamh Hayes. We run through Olympic success, the rise of Irish Rowing, and look at the domestic scene too, Aifric drops a bombshells about Lucerne...Apologies for Fergus' voice this week, time to start using a megaphone whilst coaching... This episode is sponsored by Swift racing. Head over to http://swiftracing.com/ to...
Oct 06, 2021•44 min•Season 5Ep. 2
Season 5, let's be having you. We start with huge news that we welcome a new presenter! Will Tyrell has shipped off to Europe so we're delighted to Welcome former DUBC President and world Rowing Commentator, Camilla Hadland to the roster!. This week we've got an interview with Hinksey royalty, Axel Dickinson and look ahead to the season to come. Don't worry, Ed's back with a quiz... This episode is sponsored by Swift racing. Head over to http://swiftracing.com/ to learn more. Send us a text...
Sep 28, 2021•51 min•Season 5Ep. 1
For the season finale, Fergus and Tom are joined by three champions of Henley Royal Regatta. Zack Youell (Thames Cup Winner), Juliette Perry (Wargrave Winner) and Dan Safdari (Coach of Shiplake Diamond Jubilee Quads) reflect on what it means to win HRR. And that's a wrap on season 4! We've been running since May 4th and it's time for us to take some time off too! A huge thank you to all of our guests this season and to you the listeners for helping us make this our most successful season to date...
Aug 17, 2021•25 min•Season 4Ep. 21
It's a JRN Team Special as Jonty, Rosie and Ed gather around the mic to preview finals day at HRR 2021. We start with the Grand and move through every event on the roster. We also discuss some of Saturday's best racing, and the controversy in the Brookes 'A' v Brookes 'B' Island Challenge Cup quarter-final. Send us a text
Aug 14, 2021•21 min•Season 4Ep. 20
Fergus is joined by Ed and Rosie Oates from the JRN team and Nigel Longley, HRR Team Manager for Frankfurter Rudergesellschaft Germania. We talk their success in the Brit today, European crews and some of the highlights of Day 3. Send us a text
Aug 13, 2021•15 min•Season 4Ep. 19
Fergus and Tom welcome back John Laurenson and are joined by Henley Steward, Matt Brittin to run down Day 2 and talk all things HRR. Send us a text
Aug 12, 2021•16 min•Season 4Ep. 18
Fergus and Tom are joined by Olympic Gold Medalist, Andrea Proske and Italian rower, Simone Martini who race in the Princess Royal and Diamond Sculls respectively. We run down a couple of the highlights and talk Henley with Andrea and Simone. Send us a text
Aug 11, 2021•18 min•Season 4Ep. 17
Our first ever in person recording and we're live at the course! Fergus, Tom Ed and Will take a look down the HRR course and take a look over the Wednesday draw. The first of our daily HRR podcasts. This episode is sponsored by Asensei Rowing. Asensei is the easiest way to add technique coaching and correction to sport and fitness products. Asensei weaves motion capture into sports apparel and knowledge into software so that fitness equipment, training apps and Connected Fitness products can coa...
Aug 10, 2021•28 min•Season 4Ep. 16
All eyes on Henley Royal Regatta. To kickstart our HRR coverage, we welcome back to the airwaves the cast of Regatta Radio. Peter O'Hanlon, George Thomas, Martin Unsworth and Pete McConnell return fo one time, and one time only to regal the glory days of 87.7 Regatta Radio. Regatta Radio was THE way to listen to and keep up with action around the rowing world, not just at HRR, and its cult following ensured it saw a decade of success. Please excuse George's audio...he's joining us from Paddingto...
Aug 07, 2021•48 min•Season 4Ep. 15
Asensei is the easiest way to add technique coaching and correction to sport and fitness products. Asensei weaves motion capture into sports apparel and knowledge into software so that fitness equipment, training apps and Connected Fitness products can coach and correct athlete’s performance and technique in real-time. In 2019, Asensei introduced their Connected Rowing Coaching app. All you need is to connect your Concept2 or bluetooth compatible rowing machine and follow guided training program...
Aug 03, 2021•39 min•Season 4Ep. 14
This week, Fergus and Ed sit down with the parents of the GB Rowers racing out in Tokyo. We're joined by Peter Beaumont (Jack's Dad), Trish McKellar (Rowan's Mum), Gina Thornley (Vicky's Mum) and Stuart Thomas (Graeme's Dad). We hear all about life as a British Rowing Supporter, hear the story of Jack and Graeme's medical substitution at Rio from their Dads' perspective and learn all about some of their favourite venues from around the world. Plus so much more! This episode is sponsored by Fulha...
Jul 27, 2021•48 min•Season 4Ep. 13
Blockbuster Episode inbound.... We run through all 14 Olympic events with Sarah Cook and Gary Herbert. This is an epic one, need we say more? This episode is sponsored by Fulham Reach BC. Fulham Reach Boat Club is a charity that exists to deliver Rowing for All. They believe that everyone in society should have the chance to get on the water and learn the true meaning of teamwork, focus and confidence. Each year they help over 1,000 local state school children, ex-prisoners from five institution...
Jul 20, 2021•49 min•Season 4Ep. 12
Fergus and Tom are joined by Matt Rostron, CEO of London Youth Rowing and Richard Sinnott, Coach and Trustee of Warrington Youth Rowing. We talk grassroots rowing, how to change the image of the sport and how to get more people interested and involved with the sport we all love. This episode is sponsored by Fulham Reach BC. Fulham Reach Boat Club is a charity that exists to deliver Rowing for All. They believe that everyone in society should have the chance to get on the water and learn the true...
Jul 13, 2021•45 min•Season 4Ep. 11
Don't adjust your headsets, ED EVANS IS IN THE HOT SEAT! Ed takes the reigns for one time, and one time only as Fergus moves house and starts his new job. He's joined by Naomi Riches (Paralympic champion and incoming HWR Chair), Phoebe Horan (HSOBC J8+ champion), Merry Oakes (Shiplake J4x champion), Joseph Salter ( AA8+ Champion (cox)) and Rosie Oates from the JRN Team. We run through the 2021 Henley Women's Regatta. This episode is sponsored by Fulham Reach BC. Fulham Reach Boat Club is a chari...
Jul 07, 2021•22 min•Season 4Ep. 10
After three days of yelling on the bank at BUCS, you'll have to excuse Fergus' voice... This week Fergus is joined by Ais Green, Captain at Mortlake and Tom Copeland, Women's Coach at Cantabrigian RC. We discuss body positivity in rowing, weighing athletes, creating a culture of success that doesn't revolve around winning and some differences between men's and women's programmes. This episode is sponsored by Fulham Reach BC. Fulham Reach Boat Club is a charity that exists to deliver Rowing for A...
Jun 29, 2021•47 min•Season 4Ep. 9
BUCS Regatta is just around the corner...and we've got the perfect show to preview it. Fergus and Will are joined by John Laurenson( Bath Uni), Tara Grimsley-Moore(Edinburgh Uni) and Alex Darby(@uni.rowing) to run through some of the events at this year's regatta. We're joined by Mr BUCS himself, James Lee, to run through what he is looking forward about #BUCSRegatta2021. This episode is sponsored by Swift racing. Head over to http://swiftracing.com/ to learn more. Whilst online, Gareth and Pete...
Jun 22, 2021•1 hr•Season 4Ep. 8
We're joined by John Fife, Head Coach of St. Joseph's Prep, the newly crowned National Champions in the Varsity Eight at the US Youth Nationals. How quick are St. Joe's? Are they coming to Henley? How does junior rowing in America work? All those questions answered here! This week, we've replaced the quiz with Tom's Euro Corner, think 'Match of the Day' but on a smaller budget and we run through the first few games of the European Championships. This episode is sponsored by Swift racing. Head ov...
Jun 17, 2021•38 min•Season 4Ep. 7
We're joined by Pete Wells from Swift to run through all the ins and outs of coastal rowing. Tom also sat down with Coastal Rowing World Champion, Eduardo Ruiz to learn more about this kind of rowing. This episode is sponsored by Swift racing. Head over to http://swiftracing.com/ to learn more. Whilst online, Gareth and Pete would like to direct everyone to support the rowers of Beirut following last year's explosion: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-54013623 https://www.rebuildrerow...
Jun 09, 2021•43 min
Lots to discuss so lets get into it...We wrap up NSR with an interview from LEH Head Coach, Smithy and we're joined on the recording by Shiplake coach, Dan Safdari who oversaw two golds from the Shiplake girls. We also look ahead to this weekend's Siemens Boat Boat Race of The North. Fergus sits down with current DUBC President, Jake Lane and former NUBC President, Kat Bulmer. The four of us have a quick look through which British crews are heading out to Sabaudia for World Cup III. This episode...
Jun 03, 2021•45 min•Season 4Ep. 5
Do not adjust your sound. This is real. The National Schools' Regatta is here and boy are we ready for it. As previews drop left right and centre on juniorrowingnews.com , we take a look at some of the hotly contested racing here at The End of The Island. We deep dive into both Championship Eights categories and the two Championship Quad events. The four of us pick out some of the other exciting events and we've got interviews from Westminster Head Coach, Josh Butler; Voice of Rowing, Robert Tre...
May 25, 2021•57 min•Season 4Ep. 4
Fergus and Tom are joined by Dan Spring, better known by his Twitter handle Fatsculler and Australian Olympian and Henley Steward, Sarah Cook. We briefly reflect on the Regatta of Death/Opportunity that was the FOQR and we have a quick fire preview of all 16 events at the 2nd World Cup Regatta. Two minutes of insight per event means this is the perfect place to brush up on who's hot and who's not as we get ready to turn attention to the Lake of The Gods once more. This episode is sponsored by Te...
May 18, 2021•45 min•Season 4Ep. 3
