Exec 2026/27
Harry wildridge
President
Harry is a 3rd year Chemistry student who learnt to row at Yarm School. In his first two years he became a well-respected, consistent member of the men’s first VIII. Harry won a gold medal at BUCS Head and three silver medals at BUCS Regatta as well as making the HRR Friday in 2026. This summer Harry also raced for GB at the FISU World University Championships in the men’s eight. Harry brings his valuable racing experience to his role as President.
Harry aspires to ensure the club continues to develop towards its goals of showing success throughout the whole squad, regaining the Victor Ludorum at both BUCS Head and Regatta, and winning the student events at Henley Royal Regatta. Harry aims to lead by example alongside captains Rupert and Tabby to make it a historic year for DUBC, especially as it celebrates its 150th anniversary.
Email: dubc.president@durham.ac.uk
evie perry
Vice President
Evie is a 3rd year Geography student who learnt to row at Molesey Boat Club. She spent her first year at DUBC in the Women’s 2nd VIII, contributing to the successes which led the 2nd VIII to qualify for the Island Challenge Cup at HRR for the 2nd time ever. In her second year she raced in the Women’s third VIII, with being the first time in several years DUBC had a competitive third VIII.
In the 2025/26 season Evie took on the role of women’s welfare which helped her build a tight-knit women’s squad. She will utilise these skills in her role as vice president as an already well-respected member of DUBC.
With strong leadership skills and the trust of the squad, Evie is focused on driving performance and supporting the squad’s progress. As Vice President, she will work closely with Harry to lead the club and build on this season’s achievements.
BeN VAN BROEKHOVEN
Treasurer
Ben is a 2nd year Natural Sciences (Biology and Economics) student who began rowing at King’s College School Wimbledon and has rowed for 7 years. Having raced in the lightweight squad he won gold at BUCS Head as well as two silvers and a bronze at BUCS Regatta. Further to this, he also raced in the Men’s 3rd VIII throughout the season, notably at Henley Royal Regatta. Ben is a core member of the squad who will be taking up the Treasurer role this season.
Working as Treasurer, Ben is aiming to work closely with the squad in order to simplify payments for students and ensuring that the basics are being done by all members of the squad.
Email: dubc.treasurer@durham.ac.uk
Alex Gentry
Secretary
Alex will be continuing in her role of secretary this year, bringing a strong track record of reliability and organisation to the club. Since joining from Bedford Girls’ School and Star Club, Alex has proven herself both on and off the water as a reliable member of the club.
Throughout her time at Durham Alex has coxed both the women’s and the men’s 1st VIII, with notable success including silver medals in the championship 4+ and 8+ at BUCS regatta, racing with the women’s 1st VIII at Ratzeburg, before coxing the men’s 2nd VIII at HRR, Alex has shown great attention to detail and dedication in supporting club administration.
Working alongside Tom Pearson, Alex will focus on maintaining smooth communication and managing the club’s operations efficiently, ensuring everything is in place to allow the squad to perform at its best in the year ahead.
Email: dubc.secretary@durham.ac.uk
TOM PEARSON
Secretary
Tom is a 2nd year Engineering student who joined us from Emanuel School Boat Club in 2025. In his first year he became a consistent member of our men’s second VIII. This boat performed consistently well, having opportunities to race at Ratzeburg Regatta in Germany and win at Durham Regatta.
Joined by Alex Gentry, Tom will be conducting the often-unseen administrative work, the importance of which cannot be overstated in facilitating DUBC’s performances.
Email: dubc.secretary@durham.ac.uk
TABBY BUTTERFILL
Women’s Captain
Tabby is a 3rd year Combined Honours student. Having learnt to row at Kings School Canterbury, Tabby bought her racing experience to Durham. Since being at Durham Tabby has been a core member of our Women’s 1st VIII, having reached the HRR Saturday in both 2025 and 2026.
Tabby will be looking to bring this experience to her role as Women’s captain with her aim to drive performance and encourage success. Tabby is excited to captain the DUBC women’s squad this year alongside Vice-Captain Hannah and build on from the success from previous years.
Email: dubc.womenscaptain@durham.ac.uk
RUPERT APPS
Men’s Captain
After a successful first year at DUBC, Rupert is looking forward to helping build greater success amongst the men’s squad. After learning to row at Nottingham and Union Boat Club before later joining Bedford School Boat Club and then Leander for his gap year, Rupert has lots of experience from both smaller and high performing clubs which he is looking forward to bringing to his role.
In his first year at DUBC Rupert was a consistent member of the men’s 1st VIII, including making the Friday at HRR. Further to this, Rupert also raced internationally at FISU World University Championships over the summer, securing a silver medal for GB.
Rupert is aiming to work alongside Vice-Captain Will to drive performance and build on the success of previous years.
Email: dubc.menscaptain@durham.ac.uk
Committee 2026/27
Hannah scott
Women’s Vice Captain
Taking on the role of women’s vice-captain is Hannah, a second year business student. Having rowed at Wallingford Rowing Club and representing GB at Coupe De La Jeunesse in 2025, Hannah brings her knowledge of high-performance racing to the club. Since rowing at Durham, Hannah has won a silver medal at BUCS Head as well as a gold, silver and bronze medals at BUCS Regatta. Being a consistent member of the women’s first VIII, she made the Saturday of HRR in 2026.
Hannah is looking forward to working closely with Tabby in order to build on the success of previous years and to create an environment where the women’s squad thrives.
Email: dubc.womensvicecaptain@durham.ac.uk
WILL EATON
Men’s Vice Captain
Will is a second year Maths student and has been a key member of DUBC since joining the club in his first year. After learning to row at Wallingford Rowing Club, he moved to Leander. After a successful junior career, including representing GB in the Junior Europeans quad in 2024, Will is bringing his experience into the role. Being a consistent member of the men’s second VIII has led to Will developing strong bonds and trust with the squad, meaning he is well equipped for this role.
Will is looking forward to working with Rupert to create a positive environment in order to continue the momentum from last year and winning more silverware.
Email: dubc.mensvicecaptain@durham.ac.uk
JONTY RIDLEY
Alumni and Fundraising Officer
Jonty is a second year Geology student who began rowing at Hexham Rowing Club and has been rowing for 6 years. Since rowing at Durham, Jonty has been integral to the squad, both with his attitude towards training and his addition to the squads achievement. Having won Bronze at BUCs Head in 2026 he transitioned into the GB para squad where he became a European Champion in 2026 in the PR3 Mixed 4+. Later on in the season Jonty raced at the Senior World Championships in the PR3 Mixed 4+.
Jonty is looking to reach out to businesses with the hopes of gaining sponsorship for the club to help fund camp and other projects.
HANNAH JACOBS
Media Officer
Hannah is a second year Combined Honours student who learnt to row at Surbiton High School. Hannah had a successful Junior career where she steered the U19 W8+ to win at the U19 World Championships in 2025. Since coming to Durham, she coxed the Men’s second VIII throughout Head season including at BUCS Head and Regatta before she coxed the Men’s first VIII to the Friday at HRR. She is excited to take on the role of media officer and is looking forward to seeing how the season takes shape.
Hannah is looking forwards to working with Josh in well-versed in promoting the image of the club across all platforms and show off the many successes of the club in the coming year.
Email: dubc.mediaofficer@durham.ac.uk
josh coulter
media Officer
Joining Hannah in being a media officer is Josh, who learnt to row at Oundle School. Josh is a second year Chemistry student. After competing in the Coupe De La Jeunesse in 2025, Josh won gold medal at BUCS Head, before racing in the Prince Albert four at HRR and making it to the Thursday. From this racing experience Josh has developed the drive and is dedicated to showing all the club’s success in his role as media officer.
Josh is well-versed in social media and looks to expand the reach of the club, especially utilising more modern media.
Email: dubc.mediaofficer@durham.ac.uk
CHARLOTTE DARGUE & GEORGE COATES
WELFARE SecretarIES
Charlotte is a second year Psychology student who learnt to row at St Georges Boat Club. She spent her first year at DUBC in the Women’s 2nd VIII, contributing to the successes which led the 2nd VIII to qualify for the Island Challenge Cup at HRR for the 3rd time ever. She will work hard to create a supportive and welcoming culture within DUBC, ensuring every athlete knows they are supported and valued as part of the wider squad, and helping to seamlessly integrate new and returning members of the squad.
George is a first year psychology student who learnt to row at Monmouth Boat Club. He spent his first year at DUBC in the men’s 2nd VIII, contributing to the successes which led them to racing at Ratzeburg Regatta. Over the summer, he represented Wales at the Home International Regatta. He will work hard to create a supportive and welcoming culture within DUBC, ensuring every athlete knows they are supported and valued as part of the wider squad, and helping to seamlessly integrate new and returning members of the squad.
Email: dubc.welfaresecretary@durham.ac.uk
IZZY SMITH & OLLIE SMITH
SOCIAL SECRETARIES
Izzy is a second year student at Durham and joined after being a part of GB Start as a junior. Having predominantly sculled as a junior, Izzy spent the majority of her first year in the Women’s third VIII including racing at Marlow and HRR Qualifiers. She looks forward to the upcoming season as she hopes to continue to develop her sweep skills.
She is excited to be social secretary alongside Ollie ad hopes to strengthen the bonds within the team and make space for everyone to unwind, have fun, and build lasting friendships.
Ollie studies Aeronautical Engineering and joined DUBC having learnt to row at St. Chads College and has been rowing for three years. Having suffered from an ankle injury last season, he aims to comeback this year and strives to have a season without injuries. He looks forward to the season ahead and making new memories with those in the squad.
Being social secretary alongside Izzy is a role and responsibility he is genuinely excited to embrace. He’s enthusiastic about creating an inclusive environment where the whole squad feels connected.
HARRY MAIER
KIt Secretary
Harry is a second year Natural Sciences student who learnt to row at Emanuel and Tideway Scullers School on the Tideway. Throughout the year, Harry has been crucial to help create momentum to push the success of the club. From racing at BUCS Head and Regatta, his organisational skills will be important to bring to his role as kit secretary. He will be ensuring the club is supplied with high quality kit in which we can proudly represent the university.
chris o’reilly
development SECRETARY
Chris is a second year geology student who learnt the basics of rowing at Strangford Costal Rowing Club before joining DUBC’s development squad in 2025. His commitment and determination saw him progress to the Men’s Squad this year, and even racing in the DUBC lightweight squad at BUCS Regatta.
He has been selected for this role due to his approachable nature, organisational skills and passion for helping others succeed. Drawing on his own experience as a novice, Chris supports developmental rowers both on and off the water, ensuring they build strong foundations and feel a part of the club from day one.