The Oxford and Cambridge University Boat Clubs have confirmed their fixtures ahead of The Gemini Boat Race 2023.
Each season, the four coaches of the Oxford and Cambridge squads invite other teams to race their ‘A’ and ‘B’ line ups. These races provide vital experience and preparation for the crews.
Coaches look for every opportunity to test crew performance and these races are a key part of the selection process. Every student athlete will be looking for a chance to make an impression.
The 2023 fixtures have attracted some of the best teams in the world to race Oxford and Cambridge; Leander, Oxford Brookes, Imperial College, University of London, Thames, Molesey and the Dutch National Team.
This season promises to deliver some of the most exciting racing ever seen between The Boat Race squads and top performing crews from around the world.
Fixtures are subject to change. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch our livestream of fixtures on 5 February and 12 March.
Sunday 22 January
Cambridge Women v Oxford Brookes ‘A’
‘Blondie’ v Oxford Brookes ‘B’
Saturday 4 February (Club Fixture)
11:15 Oxford Women’s ‘Blue Boat’ v Molesey Women’s ‘A’
Umpire: Matt Smith
11:30 ‘Osiris’ v Molesey Boat Club Women’s ‘B’
Umpire: Katherine Finucane
11:45 ‘Isis’ v Molesey Men’s ‘B’
Umpire: John Garrett
12:00 Oxford Men’s ‘Blue Boat’ v Molesey Men’s ‘A’
Umpire: Ciarán Hayes
Sunday 5 February – Live on YouTube
Schedule and Race Details
Crew Lists
11:20 ‘Isis’ v Imperial (will not be livestreamed)
Umpire: TBC
12:00 Cambridge Women v University of London (livestreamed in full)
Umpire: Matt Smith
12:20 ‘Blondie’ v University of London (partially livestreamed)
Umpire: Caroline Lytton
12:45 ‘Goldie’ v University of London (partially livestreamed)
Umpire: Clare Harvey
13:10 Cambridge Men v Dutch National Team (livestreamed in full)
Umpire: Antony Reynolds
CUBC Men v Dutch – Tom Ransley’s Race Report
CUBC Women v University of London ‘A’ Race Report
Sunday 12th Feb (Club Fixture)
15:45 Oxford Women’s ‘Blue Boat’ v Thames ‘A’
Umpire: John Garrett
16:05 ‘Osiris’ v Thames’B’
Umpire: Caroline Lytton
Sunday 19 February (Official Fixture)
11:00 Cambridge Women v Thames’A’
Umpire: Matt Pinsent
11:15 Cambridge ‘Blondie’ v Thames ‘B’
Umpire: Caroline Lytton
11:45 ‘Goldie’ v Leander
Umpire: Sarah Winkless
12:00 Cambridge Men v Leander
Umpire: Antony Reynolds
Saturday 25 February (Official Fixture)
15:40 ‘Isis’ v Oxford Brookes ‘B’
Umpire: Clare Harvey
16:00 Oxford Men’s ‘Blue Boat’ v Oxford Brookes ‘A’
Umpire: Antony Reynolds
Sunday 26 February (Official Fixture)
16:05 Oxford Women’s ‘Blue Boat’ v Leander
Umpire: Matt Pinsent
16:20 ‘Osiris’ v Leander
Umpire: Caroline Lytton
Sunday 5 March (Club Fixture)
11:45 ‘Goldie’ v Oxford Brookes ‘B”
Umpire: Clare Harvey
12:00 Cambridge Men v Oxford Brookes ‘A’ Umpire: Ciarán Hayes
Monday 6 March
Crew Announcement
Sunday 12 March – Live on YouTube
14:20 Oxford Women’s Blue Boat v Oxford Brookes ‘A’
Umpires: Matt Smith & Sarah Langslow
14:40 Blondie v Leander ‘B’
Umpire: Judith Packer
15:00 Osiris v Oxford Brookes ‘B’
Umpire: Caroline Lytton
15:20 Cambridge Women’s Blue Boat v Leander ‘A’
Umpire: Matt Smith
15:35 Isis v Leander ‘B’
Umpire: Clare Harvey
15:50 Oxford Men’s Blue Boat v Leander ‘A’
Umpire: Sarah Winkless
Saturday 25 March
Women’s Vets Race
Men’s Vets Race
Sunday 26th March
16:00 77th Women’s Boat Race
16:15 51st Women’s Reserve Race – Osiris v Blondie
16:30 58th Men’s Reserve Race Isis v Goldie
17:00 168th Men’s Boat Race