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]
Boathouse (right) building shared with Merton | |
| Location | Boathouse Island, Christ Church Meadow, Oxford, Oxford |
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| Coordinates | 51°44′34″N 1°14′56″W / 51.742756°N 1.248819°W |
| Home water | The Isis |
| Founded | 1825 |
| University | University of Oxford |
| Affiliations | British Rowing (boat code WRO) St Catharine's College BC (Sister college) |
| Website | wcbc |
History
editThe 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
editHenley Royal Regatta
edit| Year | Races won |
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| 1922 | Thames Challenge Cup |
| 1927 | Diamond Challenge Sculls |
Boat Race representatives
editThe following rowers were part of the rowing club at the time of their participation in The Boat Race.[4][5][6][7]
Men's boat race
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Women's boat race
| Year | Name |
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| 2019 | Tina Christmann |
| 2023 | Laurel Kaye |
See also
editReferences
edit- ↑ "Sport". Worcester College.
- ↑ "Club details". British Rowing.
- ↑ "History". Worcester College Boat Club.
- ↑ "Crews & Results". Oxford University Boat Club. Retrieved 31 March 2026.
- ↑ Dodd, Christopher (1983). The Oxford & Cambridge Boat Race. Stanley Paul & Co Ltd. ISBN 0-948955-61-9.
- ↑ Wimbledon-Hill, William (1929). Oxford & Cambridge Centenary Boat Race. The Albion Publishing Company.
- ↑ Drinkwater/Sanders, G.C./T.R.B. (1929). The University Boat Race Official Centenary History. Cassell & Company Ltd.