Parent Breakfast Panel - Junior Fours Head

A Pre- race Q&A Panel for Parents

Join us at London Rowing Club for Breakfast,  a morning dedicated to the parents championing their young athletes.

Enjoy complimentary coffee and pastries while gaining insight into the future of rowing and how to best support your child’s journey. This is an opportunity to learn, ask questions, and connect with other parents navigating the world of rowing and beyond.

Hosted by Fergus Mainland, Henley Royal Regatta and World Rowing commentator, our panel includes:

• Emily Craig MBE OLY  – Olympic gold medallist in the women’s lightweight double sculls at Tokyo 2021, sharing her journey from junior club rowing to the top of the podium.
• Siobhan Cassidy  – Chair of the Chanel J12 Oxford vs Cambridge Boat Races. Siobhan is a trustee and organising committee member of the Nation schools regatta. Siobhan is also a rowing mum. 
• Robbie Tenenbaum – A consultant for American universities, with over 30 years of experience coaching NCAA rowing programmes and recruiting students for top academic and athletic scholarships.
• Eira Parry – High-performance parenting specialist who has coached Olympic champions and now helps families use sport to build confidence and resilience. 

This event is a unique opportunity to gain guidance from the best professionals in UK and US rowing, learn how to nurture your young athlete’s ambitions, and celebrate the power of sport in shaping confident, resilient rowers.

🎟 Tickets available now — limited spaces!

Any questions/topics you would like to discuss, please share with fergusmainland@me.com