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Training & mentoring for yacht professionals.

INDUSTRY-FOCUSED TRAINING

The yacht industry offers fantastic career opportunities.  It can also be challenging. Living at close quarters, working long shifts and meeting exacting 24/7 service expectations can take its toll on even the most resilient and robust yachtie.

Drawing on a wealth of experience working on yachts of all sizes, Crew Solutions’ training and mentoring services provide the framework, tools and insights you need to develop your professional skills and succeed throughout your career in the industry.

BUILDING A BETTER TOMORROW WITH YOU

One-to-one mentoring.

Combining structured learning modules with one-to-one mentoring, Crew Solutions provides a springboard for your career development. Whether you are new to the yacht industry, a seasoned Head of Department and looking to take on additional responsibilities, or HELM-accredited, we can help you maximise your training courses and value in the workplace and deliver positive outcomes.

We are committed to building positive and supportive work cultures across the yacht industry that promote crew development and safeguarding. Crew education and empowerment are key to delivering this change. From improved working culture, personal support and advancing employment prospects, at Crew Solutions, we deliver better career outcomes. If you would like to know more about how we could work for you, we’d love to hear from you.

BUILDING A BETTER TOMORROW FOR CREW

The crew solutions advantage.

Control the narrative

Who doesn’t want to make good money working in some of the most extraordinary places on the planet? But what happens if there’s a disconnect between the dream and the day-to-day reality? Working long hours under pressure, with little control over your work-life balance can be disconcerting and isolating.

How you respond can make all the difference, not only to your well-being but also in defining the value you bring to the team. When things get tough, your Crew Solutions training gives you a practical toolset to help you keep perspective, control the narrative and defuse potentially damaging situations before they escalate.

we have your back

Long hours, a lack of privacy, confinement, poor leadership and dysfunctional crew dynamics can all create tensions onboard. Despite a step change in safeguarding across the industry, it is still not always easy to raise these issues in the full-throttle hurly-burly of an in-season private or charter yacht.

Our one-to-one mentoring works online. If you are looking to navigate tricky leadership issues or seeking help and advice on how to address workplace harassment, cultural issues or abuse, our experienced, informed and independent opinion is always only a couple of clicks away.

Be your best self

The yacht industry has undergone a period of rapid growth over the last decade. The accompanying professionalisation of yacht crewing has highlighted the value that the right crew can deliver and the cost and disruption of crew turnover. Talent management and crew retention have become key industry focus points.

There has – arguably – never been a better time to build a Long term successful career in the yacht industry. That is where Crew Solutions comes in. The learned skills and insights that help you forge a successful career pathway, are the very same skills that the best industry employers are now seeking.to emulate and create in their crews.

Crew Solutions Training

- module 1 - new crew.

Designed for new crew, this course provides the personal insight, development tools and understanding you need to thrive onboard. Plus the course covers laws and codes, unions and maritime bodies, chain of command and contract issues, making sure you are work-wise and industry savvy from day one.

Module 2 - Experienced crew

Designed for seasoned crew looking for leadership and management preparedness, giving improved workplace recognition. This course focuses on leadership psychology, HR, workplace cultural dynamics and transformation and creating positive feedback loops.

Module 3 - Helm Level

Aligned with the Helm course objectives, this module provides high-value insight into the successful feedback systems that underpin highly functional hierarchical structures on board. Reviewing leadership, professionalism, journalling and proactive feedback communication strategies, from other diverse professions, this course examines the successful Professional growth models used outside the Yacht Industry. A personalised module reflecting on experiences whilst embracing concepts, utilised by other professional bodies, yet to be understood and metamorphosed for the Yacht Industry.

One to One Mentoring from Experienced Yacht Industry Professionals

Crew solutions mentoring.

Building on our university teaching, mentoring and course design background, Crew Solutions combine modular learning with bespoke mentoring programmes that are individually curated to reflect both your experience and your unique circumstances. This dualistic approach delivers maximum learning value. The modular courses provide a solid knowledge foundation, while ongoing mentoring delivers fresh and diverse perspectives in response to real-world events, providing the impartial and trusted input needed to confidently tackle any situation.

Mentoring is invaluable for anyone who feels the need to discuss an issue or have time to work through areas that can be difficult or that requires expanding knowledge or personal growth. For yacht crews – going forward– it is essential. It provides the continuous applied learning that unlocks latent potential and helps to foster inclusive and collaborative work environments. Find out more about how Crew Solutions mentoring could work for you, your boat and your crew.

Yacht Industry talent development planning

On our watch.

Let’s be honest, sexism, ageism, racism, abuse, gender, pay disparity and mental health issues are endemic in the yacht industry, which still lags behind land-based hospitality providers in adopting best practice in diversity, equality and safeguarding procedures. However, with a growing awareness of the scale of the challenge and a new generation at the helm, this is changing.

There are also strong economic and legal factors – from unenforced liabilities to the direct and indirect cost of high crew churn – that are driving the uptake of better working policies and practices. For employers looking at how the yacht industry employment transformation will affect them, the question is can I afford to take a business-as-usual approach? Our focus on awareness and communication makes Crew Solutions part of the answer and the perfect talent management and crew retention strategy partner.

Building positive and supportive work environments

Yacht crew mental health awareness & communication, crew  wellness.

Unsurprisingly given both the environment and the nature of the work, mental health is an issue in the yacht industry with one-in-three crew members admitting to suffering from stress, anxiety or loneliness.

By combining an understanding of the regulations, onboard policies and mental health training that should be in place to safeguard crew well-being, proactive mentoring with Crew Solutions will aim to improve the culture onboard and increase the personal resilience and capacity and mind set of the crew.

I have had the pleasure and good fortune to work with the founder of Crew Solutions and can state that I gained so much from her depth of knowledge in regards to handling the many, varied and often perceived unpredictable HR issues that appeared onboard. It allowed me to develop both personally and in a capacity as a leading Crew member and I have gained not only insight into a whole new way of leading a crew but it has altered me in that my own confidence was elevated. This was a life altering time in my life.

I have managed the impossible! Without this woman I would not be where I am today. This industry is not for everybody but suddenly I am somebody that it is absolutely right for.

I spent one of the most growthful times of my life in the presence of the Crew Solutions Founder.  It was a deeply difficult time for me where my experience and personal confidence did not allow me to competently deal with situations to which I was bound.  She not only gave me some very great truisms to consider, which I might add where uncomfortable at the time but she was a rock that I could run to when all else seemed to be getting away from me.  She had my back and she allowed me to find my route to a much better existence onboard.  I moved Yachts and continued to work with her when there were moments of uncertainty in my work and career.  I can honestly say that I have grown both personally and in my career having used her very open knowledge and professionalism.  It rubs off on you.

How it works

How do i book a course.

For Individuals.  Either fill out the induction form on this site or call us on  +44 7565 919961 or  +39 3271 317380  You can email us on [email protected]

For Yachts or Groups please telephone us to discuss your specific requirements or email on or email us on [email protected] to request a callback.

It is important to us that we discuss in person your requirements and organise your first Mentoring session prior to the Classroom course. Hence we currently personalise our booking process.

Do Crew Solutions provide online training ?

There are two distinct sections to our course. The first is a classroom module carried out in either London, Antibes or Monaco or Onboard in a Yacht Setting. This is a one day, information-dense part of the course. The Mentoring is carried out in a manner that suits you and your circumstances. It can be carried out via Phone, FaceTime, Skype, Zoom or in person, as long as all ten sessions are taken within the year.

Do Crew Solutions run a course for Captains?

With the updated HELM course literally being written as we speak, it is vital that we offer a course for the Captains. Reflection and integration of the softer skills are the thrust of this new HELM course and Crew Solutions is bringing exactly this, to help you really process the changes that are altering the Industry.

How does online mentoring work if I am on board?

The online or Phone mentoring is flexible to help you carve out personal professional time onboard. We will do all we can to make your access to it as flexible as we can. You have ten seasons to take within a year after your classroom module and you dictate the pace and timing.

Is Crew Solutions independent and impartial?

Crew Solutions is the work of one individual who spent over thirty years in a highly regulated health care profession before entering the Yacht Industry.  This company is totally independent of all outside influence and is completely impartial and holds your professional education with the highest levels of confidentiality and respect.

Where can I find upcoming course dates?

Our training courses run in the UK and in the South of France. With differing group sizes. composition and location, the best way to get the right time and content for your is to either call us on  +44 7565 919961 or  +39 3271 317380  or email us on [email protected]

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View our full range of exceptional training programs and online courses below.

Take that next step.

Through our range of specially-designed training courses, our mission is to empower, educate, and elevate the industry’s finest, fostering a brighter and more compassionate future for everyone.

From those just starting out to those already in senior positions, we’ve got you covered. View all the dates and course information below.

Interested in bespoke training? Find out more about our on-board and land-based services.

Single Courses

Barista & Hot Beverages (IAMI GUEST Unit 11)

Directed at interior crew of all levels, looking to improve their barista and hot beverage skills.

From £255.00

Food & Beverages Service (IAMI GUEST Unit 02)

Directed at junior and entry-level steward/esses looking to gain and improve skills in food and beverage service, as well as Chief Steward/esses looking for assistance training junior crew members.

From £300.00

Housekeeping & Laundry (IAMI GUEST Unit 32)

Directed at junior and entry-level steward/esses looking to improve their housekeeping and laundry skills, as well as Chief steward/esses looking for assistance training junior crew members.

Floristry & Plant Maintenance (IAMI GUEST Unit 10)

Directed at steward/esses of all levels looking to gain skills in floral design and plant care

Advanced Cigar Service (IAMI GUEST Unit 06)

From £195.00

Advanced Food & Beverages Service (IAMI GUEST Unit 05)

Take your service skills to the next level with this comprehensive guide to exquisite service practices and service styles.

24hrs of blended learning

From £600.00

Advanced Housekeeping Services (IAMI GUEST Unit 08)

This course provides students with the expertise to maintain immaculate environments while ensuring the smooth operation of housekeeping duties. You will learn the importance of adhering to standard operating procedures and schedules to maintain consistency and exceed guest expectations.

24hrs Blended Learning

From £500.00

Advanced Laundry Service (IAMI GUEST Unit 07)

Master the art of garment care with the proper techniques for ironing, pressing, folding and presenting different types of clothing.

11.5hrs blended learning

From £400.00

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6 Of The Best Superyacht Training Courses In The UK

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In recent years, the UK Superyacht Industry has been booming and more individuals have become aware of the staggering amount of  Superyacht Service providers and industry businesses that are based in the British Isles, much to their surprise. With this being said, alongside the boom, we’ve seen a higher percentage of UK residents interested in starting a career in the yachting industry. But, how do you know which Superyacht training courses in the UK are right for you?

To help your initial process of becoming crew a whole lot easier, green UK crew can find below a list of 6 UK Superyacht training courses.

Crew training academies are your first port of call when looking to embark on an exciting career journey. They provide you with all the necessary training and qualifications to find your first yacht job, whether you’re interested in becoming a stewardess, deckhand, yacht engineer or yacht chef.

Based on the Isle of Wight, the UKSA is a national maritime charity. The training courses that they offer include but are not limited to; STCW, AEC1&2, GMDSS, Security Training courses, Leadership and Management courses, Superyacht Stewardess and Steward courses as well as the OOW and Master 3000 modules.

The UKSA state:

“Our reputation as one of the world’s leading providers of MCA and STCW courses sets us apart as an industry leader. We offer a comprehensive range of all-inclusive courses designed to make career development as effective and straight-forward as possible”

At their facilities, located in West Cowes, full board is included, taking the stress out of organising meals during your stay.

2. South West Maritime Academy 

Located in South West England, close to Bristol and South Wales, the South West Maritime Academy claims to have a student pass rate of 100%. They offer all of the important yachting courses such as STCW, Medical First Aid, Fire Safety and Security courses. Their full STCW packages and dates can be viewed here .

There are several options for comfortable accommodation that are close to the training facilities, these are also broken down on their website .

SWMA claim that:

“Whatever and wherever you choose, we will adapt and develop specific training and programmes to support your needs and will also remind you when re-certification is required for individuals to ensure continued compliance”

3. Flying Fish

Specialising in Superyacht training courses such as the Yachtmaster Ocean and Yachtmaster Offshore courses, as well as Water Sports and other Superyacht training courses, Flying Fish is a training centre that prides itself on a personal touch provided during courses. They also offer Stewardess and interior training courses. After enrolment, the team claim to take the time to get to know students as individuals, and not just a name on the register – from their background and previous experience to their hopes for their future careers.

Located on the Isle Of Wight, the school make use of their proximity to The Solent, a hub for water sports and yachting.

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4. warsash academy.

Warsash Academy operates at Solent University, Southampton. With state of the art facilities such as the Engine Room Simulator and Maritime Simulation Centre, they are world leaders in superyacht training, having invested over 43 million in technology and resources.

Offering over 150 accredited deck, engineering, interior, maritime and offshore safety training courses, approved by the MCA, MNTB, OPITO, SIGTTO, SQA, and other awarding bodies, Warsash is one of the best options for those looking to get serious about a career on Superyachts.

5. Bristol Maritime Academy

Direct access to the ‘challenging’ tides of Avonmouth and the Bristol Channel makes the Bristol Maritime Academy an excellent training location for aspiring superyacht crew, and for those who are looking to further their career with courses such as the RYA Day Skipper Theory and Yachtmaster Theory courses.

“For over a decade, our team of highly qualified instructors have trained small and large teams to keep safe near the water with our unique training courses delivered online, onshore, on water, and on-site. We believe in professionals training professionals and ensuring the training is appropriate to your team’s working environment” – Bristol Maritime Academy

For more information, including further details of the courses on offer, click here .

6. The Maritime Skills Academy

Part of the Viking Maritime Group , The Maritime Skills Academy have locations in Portsmouth and Dover. The academy offers the UK’s first purpose-built marine safety and training centre using a classroom environment and on-site fire ground. Courses on offer include STCW training, deck training, medical training and fire safety.

Viking Maritime also operate Viking Crew , who run a jobs board crew can use when searching for positions on vessels. This is a great place for graduates of the Skills Academy to find work after completion of training.

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Our practical and theory courses will take you from complete beginner to capable skipper and beyond

Stepping into the world of sailing for the first time is exciting and exhilarating. The courses in the RYA Yachtmaster training scheme will help you learn to sail and build confidence, become a useful crew member and even learn how to skipper a sailing yacht and manage it’s crew. 

Most courses can be taken either on your own or with friends and family, including children provided they meet our minimum age recommendations. There are also flexible options allowing you to do the course in one go or split over several days or weekends. 

Our sail cruising courses can also help you progress to the RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Certificates of Competence  which are recognised by maritime authorities worldwide and can be commercially endorsed for professional skippers and crew. 

So whether you’re new to boat ownership, want to charter a yacht on holiday, or to venture further offshore – there’s an RYA course for every level. 

Our practical on-the-water courses build confidence, teaching you everything from basic terminology and safety tips to how to skipper a yacht and manage its crew. You can enter at any level, provided you have the correct level of experience. 

Cruising Level 1 - An entry level course focusing on the principles of sailing a yacht. Can be run in conjunction with the Basic Skills course.

A short introduction to sailing for complete beginners.

Cruising Level 2 - Build on the skills gained during Start Sailing, Competent Crew or Day Skipper, focusing on sailing techniques as both crew and helm.

A hands-on course for anyone interested in becoming a useful crew member.

A course for aspiring skippers with some yachting experience and basic navigation and sailing skills.

Advanced skippering techniques for those with considerable knowledge of sailing and navigation, wanting to undertake coastal passages by day and night.

Our navigation and other specialist short courses complement the sail cruising practical courses and will take your knowledge and confidence to the next level.

A basic introduction to navigation for new skippers, crew or anyone interested in getting out on the water.

A more comprehensive course recommended for inexperienced skippers and anyone thinking of doing the Day Skipper practical course.

Take your theory knowledge to the standard required for the RYA Yachtmaster Coastal and Offshore practical exams.

Unravel the mysteries of astro navigation, using a sextant, ocean passage planning, worldwide meteorology and electronic navigation aids.

Get qualified to use a handheld or fixed marine VHF radio with our course and exam.

From first aid to diesel engine, there are a number of related classroom and online courses you may find useful as you develop your knowledge.

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An RYA Yachtmaster Certificate of Competence is the ultimate aim of aspiring skippers. It is a well known, highly respected qualification worldwide, proving your experience and competence.

You are capable of coastal passages

You are competent to undertake passages up to 150 miles offshore

You have the knowledge and experience to sail worldwide

With more than 100 different titles to choose from, there’s an RYA book, eBook or audiobook for every age, interest and ability. Visit our webshop for course books and a range of supporting titles.

Sailing is great fun for all ages and there are plenty of opportunities for young people to get involved. Check our course descriptions for minimum age recommendations.

If you want to cruise outside of the UK you are likely to need an ICC. RYA course completion certificates can be used as evidence of your competence.

Find out more about commercial endorsements, professional qualifications and what it takes to work on the water.

CREW TRAINING

“an adventure - not just a job”, get paid to travel on the worlds most prestigious yachts, whilst building  unforgettable  experiences lasting a lifetime..

We offer courses to crew to ensure they are able to provide service of the highest quality at all times.

Superyacht training courses, a career in the yachting industry can provide the opportunity to combine work and travel, opening doors to excellent rates of pay and the chance to work on some of the world’s most luxurious vessels in remote and beautiful locations. a profession in the sector will be lifechanging, creating unforgettable memories and making friendships that will last a lifetime. there is growing demand for professional, hardworking and energetic crew.  ​ our comprehensive online programme teaches the foundations required to kickstart a successful career and provides knowledge and insight that will help you to stand out from the crowd. the courses are designed by industry experts, who have first-hand experience on some of the most prestigious yachts in the world. we offer un-parallel support throughout the course and during your career.  ​ register your interest today and a member of our team will be in touch. .

ADVANCED CREW TRAINING & REFRESHER COURSES ​

Using our extensive global network, we can offer accredited courses to progress your career. we organise training wherever you are in the world, suited around your busy schedule. we can also assist with arranging stcw renewals and provide you with the database of mca approved doctors that can issue eng1 certificates. ​ contact us for more information. .

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STCW Superyacht Starter £995

Best for: Getting started,  Deckhands and Stewardesses.  

• STCW Basic Safety Training
• Security Awareness
• Duration 5 days
• 0845 - 1700

The Superyacht Starter package covers the bare minimum to get you on onboard. Note each of  the courses are independantly accredited and accepted internationally under the MCA & International Maritime Organisation. 

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STCW Superyacht Silver £1,500

Most Popular for: Deckhands, Stewards & Stewardess.

• RYA VHF Radio Licence
• Food Safety Level 2
• RYA Powerboat Licence
• Duration 7 days
• Monday to Sunday

  This package covers the essential ellements for your CV to get you off to a great start in the yachting industry.  Each course is independantly accredited and accepted internationally under the MCA & International Maritime Organisation. ​

STCW Superyacht Gold  £3,900

Best for: High CV value, more opportunities. 

• RYA Competent Crew
• RYA Day Skipper Theory
• RYA Day Skipper Sail
• Food & Accommodation
• Duration 4 weeks
• Every Month

The gold standard is a great way to quickly bring your CV nearer the top of the pile. ​  The experience acquired during the Gold Course is loggable, and counts towards yachtmaster Sail.

RYA Yachtmaster Sail £11,950

Best for: Ultra high CV value. Yacht skippers or mega yahct crew. 

• Miles included 2500nm 
• RYA Yachtmaster Theory
• RYA Yachtmaster Offshore
• VHF Radio Licence
• Food and accommodation
• Duration 90 days
• Every 3 months

For those that just can not wait to achive the globally acclaimed RYA Yachtmaster Offshore, we have a comprehensive package that provides you wil all the skills and certification you need. 

Motor Yachtmaster Prep. £1,950

Got the  miles and experience? Book your Motor Yachtmaster Prep. Various options.

• Pre - Course requirements, see below. 

You must have all your qualifying  pre-course sea time and experience for RYA Yachtmaster offshore. This course only provides RYA Yachtmaster Theory and Motor Exam Preparation. Note exam fees are NOT included. 

This course is focused and intensive, please book in advance to ensure any required pre-revision is completed. 

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Read on to learn about the key areas of superyacht training and certification that you might need to consider and click on the button below to access Superyacht UK\’s members that specialise in superyacht training and recruitment.

Note you should include on your CV full details of what you have achieved and an outline of what skills you have learnt (for example a brief syllabus).  This will help potential employers to understand exactly what training you have received, even if they are not personally familiar with every course.

MCA certification

MCA stands for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency. It is the organisation responsible for maritime safety in the UK.  This role encompasses setting the standard for training and certification for seafarers, including the minimum requirements for certification of superyacht crew.  The MCA is an agency of the Department for Transport of the British Government.

Even if you have completed similar courses, unless they are approved by the MCA they will not be recognised for use in the superyacht industry.

Courses include:

• MCA STCW Basic Safety Training Certificates
• MCA Yacht Rating Certificate
• MCA Deck Officer Certificates (Officer of the Watch (OOW), Chief Mate and Master)
• MCA Engineering Officer Certificates (Chief Engineer)

If you have any previous maritime experience, or wish to talk to someone in more detail about which level of certification is right for you, please contact the MCA directly on 023 8032 9231.  Or visit the MCA site for further information.

RYA Qualifications

RYA stands for the Royal Yachting Association, which is the UK’s national association for all forms of recreational and competitive boating.  RYA’s training schemes for powered and sailing craft provide qualifications for skippers, instructors and water sports professionals worldwide.

RYA Yachtmaster and Yachtmaster Ocean

The RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate of Competence is gained by taking an exam in either a sailing or motor yacht – your certificate will be endorsed accordingly.  There is no formal training course leading up to the exam, but those who have not previously taken RYA courses often find it useful to book themselves in for some informal training prior to taking an exam.  You will need to get your Certificate commercially endorsed for it to be valid for working on board superyachts.

The Yachtmaster Ocean exam is an oral and written test of your knowledge of ocean passage making including planning, navigation, worldwide meteorology, crew management, yacht preparation, maintenance and repairs.  You will also be questioned on your sights taken at sea during an ocean passage.  Again, you will need to get your Certificate commercially endorsed.

IYT (International Yacht Training) is a US-based organisation and its equivalent courses are also recognised by the MCA.

Find more information about RYA training and certification

Degrees and Foundation Degrees

A Foundation Degree has been developed for the Superyacht sector. Known as the FdSc Operational Yacht Science, it is usually delivered over a period of three years in conjunction with other training or a ‘cadetship’.  Some training providers are now offering a full programme of training to provide you with a broad overview of all superyacht operations including deck duties, engineering and hotel services, and a ‘fast-track’ route to Deck Officer OOW certification.

There is often the opportunity to ‘upgrade’ your Foundation Degree to a full degree with further study to achieve a BSc (Hons) Marine Studies (Ocean Yachting), for example.

There are benefits with both the foundation degree route, and the more traditional on-the-job certification route and you should consider these carefully before making your decision.  Find out as much information as you can about your chosen route before embarking on it.

Stewarding and Hospitality

Marine and non-marine training providers offer training courses for stewarding and catering skills such as:

• Silver service
• Wine appreciation
• Table management
• Bar management

Courses also exist covering an overview of all of these types of skills, sometimes including certifications such as STCW Basic Safety Training or RYA qualifications.

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Cambridge do the double in 2024 Boat Race

Cambridge have done the double in the Boat Race, winning both the Men’s and Women’s races in a thrilling day of action on the Thames.

Despite both the Cambridge Men and Women’s Blue Boats starting as underdogs, Cambridge emerged victorious in both races.

In the 78th Women’s Race, despite Oxford taking an early lead, Cambridge caught up and then overtook Oxford. Oxford cox Joe Gellett raised an appeal at the end of the race, arguing that the Cambridge boat had crossed their path, but after a discussion with umpire Richard Phelps the appeal was dismissed.

In the 169th Men’s Race, Cambridge took an early lead but slowed towards the end with stroke Matt Edge struggling, but with his teammates digging in they held on for what was in the end a comfortable victory.

All in all it was a fantastic weekend for Cambridge, with the Light Blues dominating the results, with Goldie winning the Men’s Reserve race, and the Cambridge Men’s Lightweight and Women’s Lightweight Crews winning on Friday.

“This Boat Race just means so much, this Club just means so much” said victorious Men’s President Seb Benzecry.

“This season has been the most amazing season, it’s been challenging, we’ve pushed ourselves harder than any team I’ve been a part of before. We knew Oxford would pose a huge challenge this year to us, we knew we had to step on. I couldn’t be prouder of the ways the guys responded to that challenge, in a year when basically every single boat was an underdog.”

Women’s President Jenna Armstrong said she was almost pinching herself at the result.

“I almost can’t believe it. This year we were slated as the underdogs going in to the race. Our race plan was to go out and row our best race, go as fast as possible and hang on and wait for an opportunity to pop up - and that’s what we did.”

Cambridge University Vice-Chancellor Professor Deborah Prentice, who was watching her first Boat Race after joining in July last year, said it had been a fantastic weekend.

“It was brilliant, utterly brilliant – everything I expected and more,” she said. “This is my first time at the Boat Race obviously and I heard Oxford started as favourites so I didn’t expect Cambridge to come out ahead like this.

“I went out to see the Women’s Blue Boat training earlier this year and today I could see the fruits of the labour that they put in, going out every day at 5.30 in the morning – it’s incredible.”

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Boat Race crews 2024: Who is competing for Oxford and Cambridge?

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Oxford and Cambridge will vie again for Boat Race glory as the two universities meet in their annual clash on the River Thames.

Nearly 200 years since the first men’s race, the event is still going strong as a fixture of the spring sporting calendar.

The women’s race has run on the same day and course since 2015 having first been held in 1927.

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Cambridge lead the men’s series 86-81, with one recorded dead heat, and have a 47-30 advantage in the women’s series.

Here’s everything you need to know.

When is the Boat Race?

The 2024 Boat Race will take place on Saturday 30 March along the River Thames in London.

How can I watch it?

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What is the course?

The Boat Race course, known as the Championship Course, is four miles and 374 yards (6.8 km) long. It stretches between Putney and Mortlake on the River Thames in south west London.

The race is rowed upstream, but starts during the incoming tide to ensure that crews are rowing with the fast stream.

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Oxford rower says Boat Race crew suffered 'E. coli outbreak' before defeat and complains of 'poo in the water'

High levels of E. coli, which can cause a range of serious infections and other side-effects, were found earlier this week along the River Thames course taken by Oxford and Cambridge, but, despite warnings, some rowers became ill.

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A rower on the Oxford team which lost the Boat Race on Saturday has complained about "poo in the water" and claimed that sickness caused by an outbreak of E. coli played a part in their defeat.

There were warnings this week before the Boat Race about pollution levels in the River Thames and the possible risk to competitors.

But the historic race went ahead, and both the men's and women's races were won by the University of Cambridge on Saturday afternoon.

Afterwards, the University of Oxford's Leonard Jenkins told the BBC his team "had a few guys go down pretty badly with E. coli, this morning, I was throwing up, I was not sure there would be a chance for me to be in the boat".

He added: "But I kept that quiet and that is on my shoulders. I'm not sure if it was the right choice because I don't feel I had much to give.

"It would be a lot nicer if there wasn't as much poo in the water.

"It's not to take away from Cambridge, as we may not have beaten them even if we were all on top form."

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However, Mr Jenkins' team-mate Will Denegri was more reluctant to blame team illnesses and water conditions for their loss.

He said: "This week we've had three people who have had to miss sessions because they've had stomach bugs, essentially.

"Whether that's related to E. coli in the river I don't know, but it's certainly not helped our campaign, and it's a poor excuse.

"It's not an excuse, but it definitely hasn't helped our preparation."

In a statement, organisers of the Boat Race said: "The Boat Race is aware of Leonard Jenkins' comments about a sickness bug affecting their preparations this week.

"We're not in a position to speculate about the causes of this sickness bug but we have contacted Oxford University Boat Club to seek further clarity."

'National disgrace'

Earlier this week, it was revealed that high levels of E. coli, which can cause a range of serious infections and other side-effects, had been found along the Boat Race course.

Oxford's coach Sean Bowden called it a "national disgrace".

Campaigning group River Action said its testing suggested the source of pollution is from Thames Water discharging sewage directly into the river and its tributaries.

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Rowers were told not to enter or swallow the water, as well as to take other preventative measures, such as covering up scrapes with waterproof plasters.

Heeding the warnings, the winning Cambridge women's team lifted their cox Hannah Murphy up inside the boat, rather than throwing her into the water, as is traditional.

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Cambridge extended their dominant run in both the men's and women's versions of the annual event, despite Oxford's crews starting as favourites.

The men claimed a fifth trophy in six years, while the women cruised to a seventh win in a row.

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