MEET THE TEAM
Welcome to the 2024-25 Committee
JOSHUA HOLLOWAY
President
Hi, I’m Josh, a 4th year chemist and the Trinity College Boat Club President this year. This means I will be overseeing all the club’s activities. I was captain in my second year, foreign secretary in my third year and I have rowed in M1 for Torpids and Summer Eights in the past. I had never been in a rowing boat before first year and picked it up when I arrived in Oxford. TCBC is a club that is friendly but still has competitive first boats. This means it is perfect for everyone, whether you want to train hard and race in a top crew, or you just want to have a low commitment hobby.
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My favourite part of the club is the people. I have genuinely made so many lifelong friends from a wide range of backgrounds and of a range of ages. I am so glad I decided to sign up to give rowing a try in freshers. If you are reading this and even slightly thinking about it - why not try it out? I look forward to seeing you all on the water!
OLIVIA ENDACOTT
Treasurer
Hi everyone, I’m Liv, and I’ll be returning to Trinity to start my English MSt in October. I first learned to row with trinity in my first year of undergrad, and the club has been a super valuable part of my life while at Oxford so far. The atmosphere of TCBC is fun and supportive, both on and off the water, and it’s lovely to be a part of. I’m excited to be joining the committee as treasurer this year.
IVAN TOLKACHEV
Secretary
Hello everyone! My name is Ivan, and I am a third-year DPhil student studying engineering. This year, I will be TCBC’s secretary!​
TCBC is a fantastic and friendly club that gives everyone an opportunity to row and socialise. Racing during Torpids and Summer Eights has certainly been a highlight of my time at Oxford, and I encourage everyone to give it a go!​
If you have any questions, then please do not hesitate to contact me or any other committee members. See you on the river!
YUANFEI LI
Women's Captain
Hi, I’m Yuanfei, a third-year Physics student and the Women’s Captain for Trinity College Boat Club this year. I started rowing during my first year at Trinity, and it quickly became a passion of mine. Despite having no prior experience, I found the sport both challenging and incredibly rewarding. As Captain, I’m excited to build on the team’s strengths, fostering both competitive excellence and a supportive community. I’m looking forward to an exciting year on the river, and I can’t wait to lead our squad to new heights.
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Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or want to get involved!
ISHBEL HENDERSON AND CATHARINA SAVELKOUL
Women's Vice Captains
Hi! Vice captains here, and we can basically introduce ourselves as one. We’re bowsiders, DPhils at the Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, at Trinity, MCR, Ex-MCR Presidents, have been at the boat club for some years. One of us just has a Dutch accent and the other a Scottish one. We’re out here to support Yuanfei in her captaincy, and to get some graduates to join TCWBC. Super excited for this year, much love Ishbel and Kate!
WILLIAM BOULANGER
Men's Co-Captain
Hi, I’m Will, a third-year maths student and I will be one of the TCBC men’s co captains this year along with Noah.
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I started rowing as a fresher and despite initially being reluctant to carry it on, I’ve come to enjoy it. My highlights include racing HoRR in London and nearly achieving blades in the recent summer eights.
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If you’re joining Trinity this year, I highly encourage you all to give rowing a go. You might find that you enjoy it as much as I do!
NOAH LEACH
Men's Co-Captain
Hello, I’m Noah and I’m one of the men’s Co-Captains for this year. I’m only a second year and so glad to have been able to get fully involved with the club so early on. I’m particularly interested in improving the novice experience and making it as enjoyable as possible to start rowing in Trinity, considering the depth of facilities we have available.
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My disposition for technique, coming from my year of posh private school rowing, over any amount of strength, earnt me the affectionate (?) nickname of ‘spider crab’ last year and my hope is to perhaps encourage the whole club to move towards more of a balance for this coming year as we hopefully no longer have an M1 that could qualify as a lightweight 8. I’m excited to continue the successes we had last year and build on them.
ANDREW WALKER
Foreign Secretary
Hi, I’m Andrew, a 3rd year Engineer and the TCBC Foreign Secretary this year. This means that I will be organising all the external events that we take part in. I am excited to be able to continue expanding TCBC’s involvement in external regattas, and to build on success of the last year. I started rowing with TCBC at the start of my first year and it has definitely been one of the highlights of my time at Oxford. I would definitely recommend giving rowing a go.