Boustead Cup

The Boustead Cup is an annual challenge of the Men's First Eight of London Rowing Club and Thames Rowing Club.

The Boustead Cup
Contested by
LRC TRC
First Race 8 March 1947
Annual event since 1947
Current Champion London (2024)
Course The Championship Course
River Thames, London
Course length 4.2 miles (6.8 km)
Trophy The Boustead Cup
Number of wins
London Thames
33 32
There has been a ‘No Race’ in 13 of the years since 1947.


Taking place between February and March, upon a formal challenge from the previous years loser. The race is held over the Championship Course in London, England.