Aberdeen Boat Race 2024: Meet the crew
The crew for this year's Aberdeen Boat Race has now been revealed...
Led by cox and RGU Boat Club President, Jill Adam, the purple crew will set off at 14:00 on Saturday 24 February in a bid to beat their city rivals for the ninth time.
The main boat race, which stretches 3.5km of the River Dee, will follow an alumni and beginners crew race earlier in the day.
Supporters have been encouraged to line the Dee to cheer on their respective university in what will be the 29th edition of the annual event.
Now for the crew...
Jill Adam, Cox, 22 and 159cm, from Airdrie, Scotland.
“No, my job is not to just sit in the boat and shout.”
Louis Allman, Stroke, 22 and 180cm, from Kelso, Scotland.
“The first time was so nice, I had to do it twice.”
Harris Pearce, 18 and 190cm, from Pontefract, England.
“If you’re not first you’re last.”
Pamela Stevenson, 43 and 167cm, from Stonehaven, Scotland.
“We have hope. Rebellions are built on hope.”
Gwen O’Rourke, 20 and 175cm, from Roscommon, Ireland.
“Here for a good time, not a long time.”
Sam Edwards, 31 and 187cm, from Chester, England.
“Why did the scarecrow become a successful racer? Because he was outstanding in his field.”
Sandy Griffin, 20 and 180cm, from Insch, Scotland.
“Day 7,437 of not training legs.”
Laura Stewart, 20 and 167cm. from Inverkip, Scotland.
“Speed. I am speed.”
Helen Tintpulver, Bow, 28 and 163cm, from Mississauga, Canada.
“Nothing but watts and good vibes.”
Good luck RGU!
The RGU second crew team is:
Anelka Karunaratne (Cox); Katherine Higginbottom; Poppy Pratt; Emily Belokon-Dennis; Clare McVey; Peter Catterall; Maedoc Ferguson; Max Cortelletti; Pippa Atikinson.
