Meet the Committee Team
Club Chair
Peter Westwood
Peter joined the club in 2011 and was elected Chair in 2021. He started rowing over 40 years ago and competes in Master’s events.
Club President & Club Welfare Officer
Gerard Wilcox
Gerard has been with the Club since 1994, and was elected President of BLRC in 2011. He is a Recreational Rower on Saturday afternoons. Gerard is also the Club Welfare Officer.
Club Captain
Adam Brown
Adam joined the club in 2008. He served as Vice Captain for 2 years and was elected Club Captain in 2018. He can be found regularly coaching at the club.
Honorary Treasurer
John Laycock
John was elected as treasurer in 2018 and is an active member of the Recreational Rowing Squad. He often can be found bringing cake at the end of a session.
Club Secretary
Harriet Lamb
Harriet was elected as secretary in 2021 and is an active member of the club.
Health and Safety Advisor
Barbara Delaney
Barbara is a qualified British Rowing Umpire and has been with the club for 7 years. She also runs GoRow sessions with Steve Hollands.
Social Chairs
Bob and Carole McDonald
Bob and Carole are both long standing members of the club, and can be found at the weekends either helping out at Saturday Rec Rowing or making wonderful breakfasts on Sunday morning. They also organise Social events such as our Annual Awards Night. They are always looking for volunteers if you want to help please let them know.
General Member
Hollie J
Hollie has been on the committee a few years and served as secretary for 2 years. She is an active and competitive member of the club.
General Member
Gareth Kirby
Gareth has been on the committee since 2019. He rows frequently with our Club Chairperson Pete. He competes in Master’s events. He is an active and competitive member of the club.
General Member
Paul Gopsill
Paul has been on the committee a few years. He is an active member of the recreational rowers squad. Please ask Paul about club kit. Creativewear or Godfrey.
General Member
James Hall
James has been rowing with Burton Leander since 2020.
General Member
Jack Burrows
Jack has been rowing with Burton Leander since 2022.
General Member
Steve Richards
Steve has been rowing with Burton Leander since 2018.
Junior Rep
Charlie Moorby
Charlie has been rowing with Burton Leander since 2018.
Junior Rep
Issac Gadsby-Gower
Issac has been rowing with Burton Leander since 2022.