Masters
Upper Thames consistently fields a number of competitive Men’s and Women’s Masters crews
Masters squads
Masters rowing at Upper Thames takes many forms. Unlike more formal “senior” or “elite” squads, veterans tend to form their own crews based on criteria of their own (often age groups!).
The key drivers of Masters rowing at UTRC are availability, rowing ability and personal preferences so it’s really about getting stuck in with a “can do” attitude. There is no formal selection policy as we take the view that those willing to help themselves will likely do so – in other words it is down to individual members to take responsibility for their own satisfaction!
On the rowing performance side, the club has an excellent reputation for winning Masters events at all age categories in both men’s and women’s events. Upper Thames has crews regularly racing at Veteran 4s Head, Wallingford Head, Quintin Head, Women’s Head, Masters 8s Head, British Masters, Henley Masters, European Masters and World Masters.
In 2019 a men’s Veteran D crew qualified for the Thames Cup at HRR, and the veteran group often travel overseas to enjoy racing and training together. The priorities range from enjoying each other’s company, training hard, winning races, forming some more recreational crews for the older age groups (including twice annual lunches at Leander) and generally appreciating for the many wonderful things rowing at UTRC affords members.
At UTRC, masters row in superb boats and have access to the very best training equipment. The focus of the whole club is kept firmly on rowing and how to enjoy it to the maximum.
The club welcomes visitors from all around the world and encourages travelling rowers to join for a reduced fee. We want to be at the very centre of the global rowing community. We also host the internationally renowned Henley Masters Regatta