Stewards' Challenge Cup, being beaten by Barn Cottage BC by 4 lengths. In 1961 an SEH coxless IV won the Visitors' Challenge Cup, beating St Catherine's College, Cambridge by 1½ lengths. In 1963 the 1st VIII were the losing finalists in the Ladies' Challenge Plate, losing to the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst by ½ length. In 1965, SEHBC had two victories; the 1st VIII won the Ladies' Challenge Plate, beating Jesus College, Cambridge by ¾ length, and an SEHBC coxless IV won the Visitors' Challenge Cup, beating Fitzwilliam House, Cambridge by 2 lengths. SEHBC at the Olympics A number of SEHBC rowers have represented their countries at the Olympic Games. These include: · Tokyo 1960: Richard Fishlock, GB Men's VIII · Tokyo 1960: RCI Bate, GB Men's VIII · Beijing 2008: Scott Frandsen, Canadian Coxless Pair (Silver medallist) · Beijing 2008, Alice Freeman, GB Women's VIII · London 2012, Scott Frandsen, Canadian Coxless Pair Later years More recently, the Women's 1st VIII were Head of the River in Summer Eights in 2006, and maintained their headship in 2007, 2008, and 2009, a first in college history. The men have had notable success in Torpids over the years. Each of the Men's 1st VIII, 2nd VIII, and 3rd VIII has won blades five times or more (the 3rd VIII most recently in 1983, the 2nd VIII most recently in 2016, and the 1st VIII six times, most recently in 2009). Both the 1st and 2nd Torpids VIIIs were awarded blades in 2009. SEHBC has achieved this feat at least once before in the 1930s. The Men's 2nd VIII went on to be awarded blades in Summer Eights of the same year. Facilities The club has a well-equipped erg room, containing 16 Concept2 ergs and with large mirrors lining one wall. In addition, the club has access to several Rowperfect machines. Above the boat bays is a large club room, with a bar and basic facilities, including a large balcony with a good view from the Greenbank round to the Finish. The walls are adorned with SEHBC memorabilia, including historic blades and photographs. See also University rowing (UK) References External links Link to the SEHBC website Oxford Bumps Charts Summer Eights 2005 Video Rowing clubs of the University of Oxford Boat Club 1861 establishments in England Sports clubs established in 1861 Rowing clubs in Oxfordshire Rowing clubs of the River Thames