Worcester College Boat Club
Worcester College Boat Club 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]
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  Boathouse (right) building shared with Merton | |
| Location | Boathouse Island, Christ Church Meadow, Oxford, Oxford |
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| Coordinates | 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
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
| Year | Races won |
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| 1922 | Thames Challenge Cup |
| 1927 | Diamond Challenge Sculls |
See also
References
- "Sport". Worcester College.
- "Club details". British Rowing.
- "History". Worcester College Boat Club.
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