GGBC will be launching its very own club blazer in the next few months. We have collaborated with Walters of Oxford, renowned for their expertise in tailoring rowing club blazers, to design a blazer for us. To gauge reaction, three of us wore a prototype to Henley Royal Regatta two weeks ago and happy to say, the feedback was overwhelmingly positive. We are looking at the cost of a custom map to our club colours and a blue option.
Rowing blazers have a rich history, dating back to the 19th century when they were first worn by rowers to warm-up and became the club ‘strip’ in the boats. They quickly became a symbol of rowing tradition and camaraderie and became an iconic part of the sport’s heritage. We are very excited to contribute to this tradition – recreational boat club or not! If you fancy a club blazer watch this space for their launch in a couple of months.
