Fastest time : Bedford Star R.C. - 7.21.00 - 1999
Holder : Headington School
Distance : 2000m
THE COLONEL'S CUP
This cup was the trophy for the U.K. Senior Eights at the 1919 Peace
Regatta at Henley. It was won by Thames Rowing Club. It was then
presented to the legendary Jack Beresford senior, (Berry), who had
rowed in the crew at the age of 51. It was returned to T.R.C. in 1960
by Berry's sons, Jack and Eric. From 1966 to1972 it was the cup for
Junior Double Sculls at the National Youth Championships. The loan of
this cup was negotiated by the previous Chairman, David McLellan,
often called 'Colonel' by the rest of the Committee, as a farewell
gesture. As the plinth is full, a book of honour has been added.