The Boat Race Celebration – 2005

Seventy two members gathered at Reg and Wendy Mitchell’s residence to celebrate the Boatrace.  After watching the ITV video of the race, Mike Spracklen (head coach of the Canadian Men’s rowing team and Oxford finishing coach -in photo 15 below)) gave us some special insights to the race.   Ken Lee (Emmanuel 54) proposed the toast to Oxford on behalf of Cambridge, and Bill Gibson (New College 35 -rhs, photo 17 below)) responded.  Two members even sported their original blazers (Clive Timms – Clare 64 – photo 15 below) and (Shaun Peck – Emmanuel 58 – photo 16 below). Liberal refreshments ensured that a good time was enjoyed by all.

Some photos of the group watching the video, are available as an acrobat pdf file below:
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and additional photos from Donna & Clive Timms
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The Boat Race Celebration – 2004

Seventy members of the Vancouver Island Oxford and Cambridge Society met at the residence of Reg (St John’s, Cambridge 62) and Wendy Mitchell in Victoria for the annual boat race celebration. We enjoyed re-uniting friendships over wine and snacks, and then the BBC video of the race followed by an excellent rower’s overview by Scott Frandsen (03 Oxford Blue), who was introduced by Justin Fryer (Christ Church, Oxford, 58).

Some photos of the group watching the video, are available as an acrobat pdf file below:
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The Boat Race Celebration – 2003

Seventy eight members of the Oxford and Cambridge Society of Vancouver Island met at the residence of Allan (O, St Cats, 53) and Ewa Lupin on the evening of Friday April 23rd to celebrate the Boat Race.  John Money (C, Clare 60) proposed the toast to Oxford and Peter Hawker (O, Exeter 42) responded to Cambridge.  We watched the BBC video of the race and a great evening of food, drink, music and good conversations was had by all.  Our thanks to Alan and Ewa.

Some photos of the group watching the video, are available as an acrobat pdf file below:
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The Boat Race Celebration – 2002

Some 71 Oxonians and Cantabrigians gathered at Reg and Wendy Mitchell’s in Victoria,

BC, Canada on April 26th to celebrate the annual Boat Race with much wine and food, while we wayched the BBC video.
Most of us found the race very interesting, and at least it provoked much cheering for the bulk of the course.
Shaun Peck (Emmanuel, 58) proposed the toast to Oxford and John Sandys-Wunch (Christchurch, 56) responded.

Some photos of the group watching the video, are available as an acrobat pdf file below:
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The Boat Race Celebration – 2001

Some 60 Oxonians and Cantabrigians gathered at Reg and Wendy Mitchell’s in Victoria,
BC, Canada on April 20th to celebrate the annual Boat Race.
Most of us found the re-start very interesting, and at least it provoked much argument
and reminiscing about our own days at O&C.
The toast to Cambridge was made by Brian Richardson (Balliol, 57)
and the response to Oxford was made by Jim Gower (Queen’s, 56).