CARDIFF UNI
ROWING CLUB
LIFE AFTER CURC
HIGH PERFORMANCE ALUMNI
At CURC, we not only want to provide a good experience, good results and a strong community during your time at Cardiff but also the next step in your rowing future. Whether that future is on a regional, national or international level, we are proud to support our members on their goals and help them develop.
TOM BARRAS
Course: Bsc Physiotherapy (Class of 2015)
Learnt to Row at: Burway RC
Current Club: Leander Club (Team GB)
Notable Achievements at Cardiff:
Team GB Under-23 selection in '14, '15, '16
Notable Achievements post-Cardiff:
Team GB Senior debut in 2017
Bronze, M4x, World Rowing Cup 1, 2017
Bronze, M1x, World Rowing Championships, 2017
Gold, M4x, World Rowing Cup 1, 2018
Gold, M4x, World Rowing Cup 3, 2018
Selection for Tokyo 2020 Olympics
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BECCY MUZERIE (nee GIRLING)
Course: Bsc Psychology (Graduated 2015)
Learnt to Row at: Cardiff University RC
Current Club: Molesey BC (Team GB)
Notable Achievements at Cardiff:
WEHORR Academic 8's Pennant 2012
HWR Academic 8's Winner 2012
4th, W2x, FISU World University Championships, 2016
Notable Achievements Post-Cardiff:
HWR Elite Pairs Winner 2013
Team GB Senior debut in 2017
Silver, W8+, World Rowing Cup 1, 2018
Silver, W8+, European Rowing Championships, 2018
Selection for Tokyo 2020 Olympics
JOSH BUGAJSKI
Course: BSc Pharmacy (Graduated 2013)
Learnt to Row at: Cardiff University RC / Welsh Rowing
Current Club: Oxford Brookes University BC (Team GB)
Notable Achievements at Cardiff:
Team GB U23 Selection, 2012
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Notable Achievements post-Cardiff:
Winner, Oxford University BC,The Boat Race 2017
Team GB Senior debut in 2018
Silver, M8+, World Rowing Cup 1, 2018
Silver, M8+, European Championships, 2019
Silver, M8+, World Rowing Cup 2, 2019
Gold, M8+, World Rowing Cup 3, 2019
Bronze, M8+, World Rowing Champs, 2019
Selection for Tokyo 2020 Olympics
SAM BANNISTER
Course: BSc Medical Pharmacology (Graduated 2018)
Learnt to Row at: Twickenham RC
Current Club: Oxford Brookes University BC
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Notable Achievements at Cardiff:
Represented Wales at HIR, '16, '18
Silver, M1x, Home International Regatta, 2018
HRR Diamond Sculls Qualifier '17
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Notable Achievements post-Cardiff:
Represented Wales at HIR, '19
HRR Temple Challenge Winner 2018
Team GB Senior debut in 2021
Silver, M4-, World Rowing Cup 3, 2021
COBRA BOAT CLUB
Being a member of CURC doesn’t end at graduation; the Club has a strong contingency of alumni who have provided many a legacy to the Club and continue to provide support in the form of COBRA BC.
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The "Cardiff Old Blades Rowing Association" is an opportunity for social and racing events that support and fundraise for our alma mater. Our annual events include Alumni Regatta in September, meet-ups at HORR and HRR as well as a new London-based dinner held in the New Year.
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In addition to the social side of COBRA, there is an opportunity for alumni to form project boats for events such as HORR and Henley Royal Regatta with support from Cardiff University Rowing Club. Successful projects include the 2019 qualification for HRR in the Thames Cup 8's.
If you used to row at CURC and have any questions about joining the Cardiff Alumni, forming a project boat, or how you can help support, then please contact the COBRA BC Committee by emailing us at curcalumni@gmail.com
COBRA BC COMMITTEE
PRESIDENT: Maddy Scott
SECRETARY: David George
TREASURER: Ben Kennedy
LONDON OFFICER: Harry Smallman
SOCIAL SECRETARY: Ollie Gibbons