Farn Carpmael
Philip Nevil "Farn" Carpmael (1908–1988) was an English rower who won the Wingfield Sculls twice.
Carpmael was born at Warwick. He was educated at
Boat Race in 1930 and 1931 races
. He led a team for two years running to Australia where they won easily against extremely tough opposition.
Carpmael joined London Rowing Club and in 1948 was the first winner of the Norfolk Sculls.[1] He won the Wingfield Sculls in 1948 and 1949.[2]
Carpmael was still rowing at the age of 70 against his sons, one of whom also won the Wingfield Sculls.
Carpmael married Anne Wise, widow of Jock Wise. Anne and her former husband had purchased a small cottage, fronting the
Withymead nature reserve.[3]
See also
References
- ^ Norfolk Sculls History
- ^ Wingfield Sculls Record of Races
- ^ "Anne Carpmael Trust". Archived from the original on 9 April 2009. Retrieved 18 July 2009.