The City of Bristol Winter Head was held on Sunday 19th February 2017. Competitors had the option to race a long (3300m) or short (2300m) course on Bristol’s harbour. This was certainly a challenging course for our beginner athletes due to the weather and steering requirements, nonetheless, this race was a great opportunity to get
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Row the Length of the Thames
On Friday 11th November USBC embarked on the challenge to row the length of the River Thames. 9 hours and 360km later we had raised an amazing £418.86! We were overwhelmed by the support of friends, family and passers-by who donated so generously. We were delighted to be able to raise money for St. Luke’s hospice
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BUCS Regatta: The Start of the Summer Season
On 29 April 2016, the University of Surrey Boat Club (USBC) made their way to Holme Pierrepont in Nottingham to compete in three days of lane racing at BUCS Regatta. The weather for BUCS Regatta is notoriously known for being grey, wet and windy, and the weekend was no exception! Races were cancelled, boats were
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USBC 2015-2016: The year so far…
After our successes last year, as a club we have significantly upped our game to improve on last year’s performance with the solid aims of making it to both Men and Women’s Henley, and of course smashing it at Head of the River in the spring. By introducing a new intermediate coach straight out of
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We are raising money again!
After last year’s success, we have decided to up our game this year, and are determined more than ever to make it to both Men’s and Women’s Henley. We have increased our training programme to get the baseline fitness for the summer (Winter miles, summer smiles, right?), however, in order to get those summer smiles,
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USBC 2014-2015: The Year’s Round-Up
After our successes last year we are determined to push even harder this year to achieve some of the best results the club has ever seen! The beginners had a slower start to the year with many of their first races being cancelled due to poor weather including BUCS Head. However, both men and women’s
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Sponsorship
Our club is currently seeking sponsorship! This is a great way opportunity to form a mutually beneficial relationship between your business and a successful sports club. Please take a moment to read our brochure for more details. For any questions and queries, please do not hesitate to contact us! Sponsorship Brochure
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Sierra Nevada 2015
Whilst the rest of the Boat Club were enjoying the last days of the Christmas Holidays, Harry “Space Cadet” Glenister and Ali Douglass were at the lofty height of 2300m, in a surprisingly warm mountain range. Having settled down after a long journey, the boys took in the breathtaking (literally) view and looked forward to
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Brit Champs 2014
October 18th – 19th saw the Senior British Rowing Championships take place at the National Water Sports Centre in Nottingham. As one of the biggest events of the British Rowing season, we were privileged to have 5 University of Surrey Boat Club members racing. Despite difficult weather conditions, Saturday’s racing saw fantastic results for the
