Marcus Hughes-Hallett

Boat-naming ceremony, October 2021

Photo of the Hughes-Hallett boat naming ceremony

Credit: Lucy Kirkwood; @lucy.lens

Credit: Lucy Kirkwood; @lucy.lens

Launch of the new Marcus Hughes-Hallett boat

The new Men's 1st VIII boat has been named once more after Marcus Hughes-Hallett (2011) in a ceremony attended by his family and friends.

Marcus rowed for Queens' but died in 2012. The previous Men's Eight was also named after Marcus and the Boat Club decided to keep the name with the family's permission.

Speeches were made by the current President, Hannah Badger (2018), former Men's Captain, Freddie Markanday (2017), and Marcus's father, David, spoke movingly of how Marcus had enjoyed rowing for College.

The boat was then christened and blessed by the Chaplain, Rev. Max Bayliss, before it was taken out for its first outing by the M1 crew. The family and QCBC then enjoyed a reception in Old Hall in the evening.

Photo collage of Marcus Hughes-Hallett

Marcus Hughes-Hallett (1992-2012)

Marcus Hughes-Hallett (1992-2012)

The first Marcus Hughes-Hallett can be seen here - click here to see the 2015 boat.

The Hughes-Hallett family have also generously added to The Marcus Ivan Hughes-Hallett Travel Award, providing extra funds to allow students to benefit from travelling abroad.

This Fund is for undergraduates wishing to travel abroad, whether to further their academic studies or to undertake voluntary work or other study.

Photo of the Marcus Hughes-Hallett boat

The Marcus Hughes-Hallett

Photo of the boat naming ceremony

The ceremony

Photo of crew lifting the boat into the water

The crew lifting the boat into the water

Photo of the Hughes-Hallett boat naming ceremony

The first outing

Photo of the rowing crew
Photo of the Marcus Hughes-Hallett boat

Reid Moore

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Theresa Green

Photo of crew lifting the boat into the water

Sandy Overshot

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The first outing

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The Marcus Hughes-Hallett

David and Kirsten Hughes-Hallett christening the new Eight.

After the speeches, the boat was lifted into the water for its first outing.

The M1 crew were the first to row, coxed by William Gill (2017).

The Crew (from left to right):

Cox: William Gill (2017)

Stroke: Alexander Miscampbell (2017)

7-seat: Fred Markanday (2017)

6-seat: Freddie Floydd (2019)

5-seat: Brett Taylor (2020)

4-seat: Charles Jameson (2018)

3-seat: Nicholas Budenburg (2018)

2-seat: Sam Amey (2017)

Bow: Varun Randery (2019)

More photos from the ceremony:

photo of Marcus Hughes-Hallett boat naming ceremony

Everyone gathered at the Boathouse

Everyone gathered at the Boathouse

Photo of Freddie Markanday (former Men's Captain) & Hannah Badger (Captain)

Freddie Markanday (former Men's Captain) & Hannah Badger (Captain)

Freddie Markanday (former Men's Captain) & Hannah Badger (Captain)

Photo of Hannah's speech at the boat naming ceremony

Speeches from Hannah and Freddie

Speeches from Hannah and Freddie

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David Hughes-Hallett's speech

David Hughes-Hallett's speech

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Pouring the Champagne

Pouring the Champagne

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Blessing the boat

Blessing the boat

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Ready to get rowing

Ready to get rowing

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photo of Marcus Hughes-Hallett boat naming ceremony

Everyone gathered at the Boathouse

Everyone gathered at the Boathouse

Photo of Freddie Markanday (former Men's Captain) & Hannah Badger (Captain)

Freddie Markanday (former Men's Captain) & Hannah Badger (Captain)

Freddie Markanday (former Men's Captain) & Hannah Badger (Captain)

Photo of Hannah's speech at the boat naming ceremony

Speeches from Hannah and Freddie

Speeches from Hannah and Freddie

photo of Marcus Hughes-Hallett boat naming ceremony

David Hughes-Hallett's speech

David Hughes-Hallett's speech

photo of Marcus Hughes-Hallett boat naming ceremony

Pouring the Champagne

Pouring the Champagne

photo of Marcus Hughes-Hallett boat naming ceremony

Blessing the boat

Blessing the boat

photo of Marcus Hughes-Hallett boat naming ceremony

Ready to get rowing

Ready to get rowing