Meet the Committee

Meet the Committee Team

Club Chair

Peter Westwood

Peter joined the club in 2011 and was elected Chair in 2021. He started rowing over 40 years ago and competes in Master’s events.

Club President & Club Welfare Officer

Gerard Wilcox

Gerard has been with the Club since 1994, and was elected President of BLRC in 2011. He is a Recreational Rower on Saturday afternoons. Gerard is also the Club Welfare Officer.

Club Captain

Adam Brown

Adam joined the club in 2008. He served as Vice Captain for 2 years and was elected Club Captain in 2018. He can be found regularly coaching at the club.

Honorary Treasurer

John Laycock

John was elected as treasurer in 2018 and is an active member of the Recreational Rowing Squad. He often can be found bringing cake at the end of a session.

Club Secretary

Katie Hughes

Katie was elected as secretary in 2023 and is an active member of the club.

Health and Safety Advisor

Barbara Delaney

Barbara is a qualified British Rowing Umpire and has been with the club for 7 years. She also runs GoRow sessions with Steve Hollands.

Social Chairs

Bob and Carole McDonald

Bob and Carole are both long standing members of the club, and can be found at the weekends either helping out at Saturday Rec Rowing or making wonderful breakfasts on Sunday morning. They also organise Social events such as our Annual Awards Night. They are always looking for volunteers if you want to help please let them know.

General Member

Jack Burrows

Jack has been rowing with Burton Leander since 2022.

General Member

Gareth Kirby

Gareth has been on the committee since 2019. He rows frequently with our Club Chairperson Pete. He competes in Master’s events. He is an active and competitive member of the club.

Meet the Committee