Worcester College Boat Club Explained

Worcester College Boat Club
Location:Boathouse Island, Christ Church Meadow, Oxford, Oxford
Coordinates:51.7428°N -1.2488°W
Home Water:The Isis
Founded:1825
University:University of Oxford
Affiliations:British Rowing (boat code WRO)
St Catharine's College BC (Sister college)

Worcester College Boat Club (WCBC) is a rowing club for members of Worcester College, Oxford.[1] It is based on the Isis at Boathouse Island, Christ Church Meadow, Oxford, Oxford.[2]

History

The club was founded in 1825 and shares the boathouse building with Merton College Boat Club. In 1825 the club competed in bumps racing with Jesus, Brasenose, Christ Church and Exeter. The Alumni are known as Martlets.[3]

Honours

Henley Royal Regatta

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1922 Thames Challenge Cup
1927

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sport. Worcester College.
  2. Web site: Club details. British Rowing.
  3. Web site: History. Worcester College Boat Club.