Falcon Boat Club

14/06/2026

Thanks to Ollie and Matt for some fantastic open canoe coaching on the Tryweryn this weekend

08/06/2026

We did it! Falcon's Women's Dev Squad took on Blenheim Palace yesterday 💪🏊🚴🏃‍♀️ We're fundraising for Falcon's brilliant outreach programme, so please do donate or share the link if you're able to https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/triathalon-for-falcon Thanks for your support!

06/06/2026

A group of women from Falcon Women's Dev Squad are stepping beyond our comfort zones as we tackle Blenheim Palace Triathlon tomorrow!

Many of us are non-runners, non-cyclists, and nervous swimmers - we’re all doing something new, and a little bit scary. But we’re doing it together - supporting each other and celebrating every breakthrough each step of the way! And we've had a lot of fun training!

We’re fundraising for two fantastic causes:

✅ Falcon Boat Club’s outreach programme is helping open up rowing to people who haven’t had the chance before - particularly those from the most disadvantaged communities in Oxford. By breaking down financial and access barriers, the programme is working to make rowing more inclusive, welcoming, and accessible to all.

https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/triathalon-for-falcon

✅ Surviving Economic Abuse, an inspiring charity working to end a devastating and often hidden form of domestic abuse that traps survivors through control of money, economic resources and independence.

https://www.justgiving.com/page/triathlon-for-sea

Please donate if you can to support these incredible causes.

02/04/2026

Wishing the very best of luck to all paddlers tackling the DW challenge this weekend.

The Devizes to Westminster International Canoe Race is a truly unique event, pushing competitors to their limits over a demanding 125-mile course that includes 77 portages. Starting in Devizes, Wiltshire, the race sees Senior Doubles crews finish at Westminster Bridge in central London, right opposite the Houses of Parliament.

This year, several Falcon members are taking part. You can follow their progress and find more information by using the tracking links available on the official website. https://www.dwrace.co.uk/

The 2026 Start List is herehttps://static1.squarespace.com/static/644927ea1dfd0b0ca624992f/t/69c7e69982007f3541dd85e8/1774708377637/DW+2026+Start+List.pdf

In particular, look out for crews with current Falcon members or people who have paddled recently at Falcon (including race numbers 306, 316, 327, 341, 355, 361, 348, 716, 721, 117, ...)

https://live.opentracking.co.uk/dwrace26/

Have a great time!

Thrudark Devizes to Westminster Canoe Race 2026 - Live Event Tracking

16/03/2026

https://www.goodgym.org/v3/reports/pegs-and-plogging

Falcon were delighted to join up with friends at GoodGym in support of the OxClean Spring Litter Pick. This team effort never ceases to amaze. Despite the river still flowing fast and constraining most of the litter pick to land, there was a very impressive haul. Many thanks to all those who helped to make our stretch of river a better place for everyone.

Every year we team up with Falcon Canoe Club for a spring litter pick during OxClean weeks. This year we couldn't get out on the water because the river is still very high and fast after the soggy winter we've just endured, so we set off to clear the areas along the river bank…

13/03/2026

Good luck to everyone racing at The Women's Eights Head of the River Race tomorrow, the largest women's rowing race in the world! Our Women's Development Squad is learning to row and race together ❤️💪🚣‍♀️ Will you be racing with us next year?! Sign up for a taster session and our next learn to row course here: https://www.falconboatclub.org.uk/learn-to-row/

02/03/2026

Many congratulations to Brynde and Joe on taking the record for the fastest paddle of the Thames

26/02/2026

🚣 Ready to try something new this year?

Falcon Boat Club’s next Learn to Row course is now open for beginners of all backgrounds and fitness levels.

No experience needed. No fancy kit required. Just come along and give it a go.

Rowing is a brilliant way to:
✔ Build strength and fitness
✔ Improve mental wellbeing
✔ Meet new people
✔ Try a sport you might never have considered before

We’re a friendly, community club in Oxford and we love welcoming new members — especially those who haven’t traditionally seen rowing as “for them.”

Find out more and sign up here:
https://www.falconboatclub.org.uk/learn-to-row/

Please share with anyone who might enjoy getting out on the water 🚣✨

21/12/2025

What started as a plan for mulled wine and mince pies after rowing and paddling sessions quickly turned into something a little different, due to flood alerts and strong river flow: and so the Falcon Gauntlet Games was born.

Six teams competed in a festive paddle-and–mince-pie twist on the egg and spoon race, a fiercely competitive 500m row on the indoor rowing machines, and a fast and furious circuit session — all expertly organised by Siobhan Frank.

With thanks to Sandra and team in The Falcon Café for providing mince pies, mulled wine and other festive refreshments to keep everyone fuelled.

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 🎄✨