University of Bristol Boat Club explained

Clubname:University of Bristol Boat Club
Bladecolourimage:University of Bristol Boat Club Rowing Blade.svg
Location:Saltford Rowing Centre, Bath Road, Saltford, Bristol
Coordinates:51.3985°N -2.4474°W
Founded:1909
Affiliations:British Rowing (boat code UBR)

University of Bristol Boat Club is a rowing club on the River Avon based at the Saltford Rowing Centre, Bath Road, Saltford, Bristol.[1]

History

The club was founded in 1909 and the boathouse is shared between the Avon County Rowing Club, Monkton Combe School Boat Club, Canoe Avon and the Bristol Empire Dragon Boat club.[2]

The club won the prestigious Henley Prize at the Henley Regatta in 1991.[3]

Henley Royal Regatta

width=70Yearwidth=400Winning crew
1991 Henley Prize

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Club details. British Rowing.
  2. Web site: About UBBC. University of Bristol Boat Club.
  3. Web site: All results. Friend of Rowing History.