On the eve of Henley Royal Regatta, we welcome Olympian, Old Viking and current parent Ben Hunt-Davis to the College to discuss the launch of his book Will it make the boat go faster? The book tells the inspiring story of how Ben, an ordinary guy in an ordinary team – achieved something pretty extraordinary: Olympic Gold.

Join Tyrone and Ben as they discuss the journey, what impact the experience has had on his life before and after and what lessons we can all learn! 

Tickets are £5 per person or £20 including a signed copy of the book, drinks and nibbles. 

If you can't wait - books go on sale on 20 June and are available for pre-order NOW - you can use this link to order your book and if you bring along on the night Ben will happily sign it for you. 

Any profit from ticket sales or donations made on the night will go to the Shiplake FOUNDATION for bursaries. 

About the book 

A fully updated and expanded edition of the best selling book, Will It MakeThe Boat Go Faster? featuring new lessons, updated stories and fresh thinking for leaders, teams and high performance. 

With its winning mix of gripping narrative and easy-to-implement performance-raising tips, this book has become a best-selling classic. It’s garnered 5-star reviews and wide-ranging endorsements – from Sebastian Coe and Dame Kelly Holmes to Lord Digby Jones. Co-author and Executive Coach Harriet Beveridge, then gives a simple, engaging account of how we can apply these strategies to raise our own game… in sport, in business and in life.

Whether you are a business leader looking to achieve a compelling vision, an individual with a dream, or a coach supporting others to unlock their potential… this book is jam-packed with tried and tested methods to help you achieve your own ‘gold medal’.