Leander Caps
We also have visors in white and blue. As well as the all new Alex Gregory Visor, inspired by our club captain and Olympic gold medalist. We also have a range of bobble and beanie hats for the colder months.
The hippopotamus is Leander's emblem, known in Africa as "King of the River", the only animal equally at home on land and water. It's colour is pink (officially cerise), as is Leander's club tie. Only members with distinguished service to rowing are permitted to wear the coveted pink livery. Leander was a figure in Greek mythology and the lover of Hero, virgin priestess of Aphrodite. Their love story was told by English poet and dramatist Christoper Marlowe in his poem "Hero and Leander" (1598).
