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History of X-Press Boat Club
History of X-Press Boat Club
X-Press Boat Club has its origins in the heart of Cambridge’s pub culture and community spirit. It all began at the Free Press Public House on Prospect Row, where, in 1978, Chris and Debbie Lloyd—then landlords of the pub—decided to establish a rowing club. Known at the time as the Free Press Boat Club, it became a unique gathering place for local rowing enthusiasts.
In 2002, Chris and Debbie, along with the club, relocated to The Blue on Gwydir Street. This move also marked the club’s transition to the name we proudly carry today: X-Press Boat Club. In 2007, after nearly three decades of building and nurturing the club, Chris and Debbie retired from rowing, but their legacy remains strong on the River Cam. Today, our crews continue to row the boats named in their honour—the coxed four Debbie, and the eight Chris Lloyd - up and down the Cam, as a tribute to the founders who shaped the club we are today.
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