Monmouth Comprehensive School Boat Club was set up in 1992.  Until 2000, the club focused on rowing.  From 2000 onwards, the club switched to sculling and this continues to be the focus of activities today, although there is now sweep rowing at 6th form.  Currently, over 50 students regularly represent the school in competition.

Every year, the top crews from the squad target high achievement at the National Championships of Great Britain. These crews will have put a lot of time and effort into training and preparation for these events, typically including a week-long training camp held at Easter as well as early morning, after-school and weekend training sessions.

Captain Profiles 2024-2025

Name - Isaac Thomson

Role - MCSBC Club Captain 

Subjects - Maths, Further Maths, Physics and Chemistry

Favourite Boat – Single, Samuel Royston 122

My Target for this year – I want to push my 2km time to easily below 7:00. I want to represent the club at national events and try to inspire younger athletes to push for the top competitions, too.  I would like to try out for the Welsh rowing team and, hopefully, represent at HIR.

What does MCSBC mean to me? - MCSBC is a family to me that has allowed me to become who I am today. MCSBC has supported me with its friendly, yet competitive, atmosphere to push myself to be the best I can be. Being part of the rowing club has allowed me to compete at the top national events and get a taste of top level rowing.

What will I do in my role? - I want to help inspire all the rowers in the club to be the best they can be - whether that is competing at national events or rowing to keep a fit and healthy lifestyle. I want to help keep that friendly and also competitive environment that I have enjoyed so far at MCSBC.

 

Name - Nanci Edwards

Role - Vice Captain

Subjects - D&T - Fashion and Textiles, Health and Social Care and BTEC Sport

Favourite boat - 407 Bethan Lloyd

My target this year - For my last year at MCSBC I would like to aim to stay very competitive and I aim to trial for Wales at the end of the season. I would also like to be very active within the club and support younger athletes with their training.

What does MCSBC mean to me? - For me, MCSBC is a place where I can exercise and keep fit, whilst getting me away from the stresses of school. It is a unique community where I can meet new people and help other athletes enjoy the sport.

What will I do in my role? - I would like to support all athletes within the club, whether it is within the sport or in school. I would like all athletes to feel welcome and be able to strive for their goals. I would also like to support the other captains and coaches in making decisions for the club.

 

Name - Sam Chilton

Role - Vice Captain

Subjects - Music Technology, Engineering and Criminology

Favourite boat - 114 Stephen Moore

My target this year - This year I would like to improve on my 2k time and to get sub 7:30.  I would also like to improve my rowing ability on the water, and to apply my power on the water. 

What does MCSBC mean to me? - Rowing with MCSBC continues to be a great support to me both physically and mentally and plays a huge part in my life.  I love the routine and the stability that MCSBC provides and it’s such a brilliant team environment to be a part of.

What will I do in my role? - In my role as Vice Captain, I want to ensure that everyone within the club feels heard and is recognised. I always aspire to be a supportive and well respected role model to other athletes and to the wider community and someone who is always inclusive and approachable to other athletes.     

 

 

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MONMOUTH COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL BOAT CLUB