At a Naming Ceremony at the Boathouse on Saturday 16th June 2018, FCBC’s new boat was named the John Eisold. John has been a great supporter of the Boat Club and the Billygoats Society over the years, as Head Porter of College and, in particular, at the Billygoats’ Osier Holt Pimm’s Party, so this was a very popular choice. It is a Stampfli convertible coxed four and quadruple scull, paid for with the proceeds of the sale of the Jonathan Price (the Great Eight) and a top-up from the Billygoats Society.
Following the ceremony John was able to join us for a while at Osier Holt for another excellent Pimms’ Party. My fears that my first one as Secretary might go horribly wrong did not come to pass largely due to the great help from previous Secretary Jaume Vilar and Committee member Mike Parrott, who did most of the work, and Committee member Brian Smith who helped clear up. Sadly, we have no photos of the action, but it was very peaceful before everyone arrived.
Dan George