University of London Boat Club
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University of London Boat Club (abbreviated to ULBC or just UL) is the rowing
club for the University of London
, covering all the university's constituent Colleges (although many of these have their own boat club also). The club has its boat house on the River Thames
in Chiswick
, London
, United Kingdom
. It is considered, alongside Oxford University Boat Club
and Cambridge University Boat Club
one of the top three in Britain.
The club was formed in the mid 1860s, and since 1950 has won 33 Henley Regatta finals, produced 125 full internationals winning 363 vests, achieving a total of 74 medals between them - 21 gold, 19 silver and 34 bronze. At U23 Internationals and World Student Games events the club has won 177 vests and produced 30 medal winning crews (9 gold, 9 silver and 12 bronze).
The club also maintains an active Alumni club, Tyrian. Alumni are invited to enquire.
These colleges compete annually for the Allom Cup
. Additionally, the medical schools take part in the United Hospitals Bumps. Both contests take place on the Tideway
.
Rowing (sport)
Rowing is a sport in which athletes race against each other on rivers, on lakes or on the ocean, depending upon the type of race and the discipline. The boats are propelled by the reaction forces on the oar blades as they are pushed against the water...
club for the University of London
University of London
-20th century:Shortly after 6 Burlington Gardens was vacated, the University went through a period of rapid expansion. Bedford College, Royal Holloway and the London School of Economics all joined in 1900, Regent's Park College, which had affiliated in 1841 became an official divinity school of the...
, covering all the university's constituent Colleges (although many of these have their own boat club also). The club has its boat house on the River Thames
River Thames
The River Thames flows through southern England. It is the longest river entirely in England and the second longest in the United Kingdom. While it is best known because its lower reaches flow through central London, the river flows alongside several other towns and cities, including Oxford,...
in Chiswick
Chiswick
Chiswick is a large suburb of west London, England and part of the London Borough of Hounslow. It is located on a meander of the River Thames, west of Charing Cross and is one of 35 major centres identified in the London Plan. It was historically an ancient parish in the county of Middlesex, with...
, London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
, United Kingdom
United Kingdom
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. It is considered, alongside Oxford University Boat Club
Oxford University Boat Club
The Oxford University Boat Club is the rowing club of the University of Oxford, England, located on the River Thames at Oxford. The club was founded in the early 19th century....
and Cambridge University Boat Club
Cambridge University Boat Club
The Cambridge University Boat Club is the rowing club of the University of Cambridge, England, located on the River Cam at Cambridge, although training primarily takes place on the River Great Ouse at Ely. The club was founded in 1828...
one of the top three in Britain.
The club was formed in the mid 1860s, and since 1950 has won 33 Henley Regatta finals, produced 125 full internationals winning 363 vests, achieving a total of 74 medals between them - 21 gold, 19 silver and 34 bronze. At U23 Internationals and World Student Games events the club has won 177 vests and produced 30 medal winning crews (9 gold, 9 silver and 12 bronze).
The club also maintains an active Alumni club, Tyrian. Alumni are invited to enquire.
College boat clubs
As with other collegiate universities, UL's colleges all have their own boat clubs.- Imperial College School of Medicine Boat Club
- Royal Free and University College Medical School Boat ClubRoyal Free and University College Medical School Boat ClubRoyal Free and University College Medical School Boat Club is the rowing club for UCL Medical School, part of the University of London. The boat club is commonly referred to by its acronym; RUMSBC. RUMSBC row out of the University of London Boat Club boat house which is situated on the River Thames...
- Queen Mary, University of London Boat ClubQueen Mary, University of London Boat ClubQueen Mary, University of London Boat Club is the rowing club of Queen Mary, University of London. The club was founded in 1910. Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, although a part of QMUL, have their own boat club: St Bartholomew's and the London Hospitals' Boat Club...
- University College London Boat ClubUniversity College London Boat ClubUniversity College London Boat Club is one of University College London's largest student societies, with over 100 formal members.The club is highly successful and has a rich heritage and has a stated goal of each year sending as many crews as possible to compete at the prestigious Henley Royal...
- London School of Economics Boat Club
- St George's Hospital Medical School Boat Club
- King's College London Boat Club
- Royal Veterinary College Boat Club
- Royal Holloway College Boat Club
- St Bartholomew's and the London Hospitals' Boat Club
These colleges compete annually for the Allom Cup
Allom Cup
The Allom Cup regatta is a rowing event held every November on the River Thames in London. It is contested by the constituent colleges of the University of London....
. Additionally, the medical schools take part in the United Hospitals Bumps. Both contests take place on the Tideway
Tideway
The Tideway is a name given to the part of the River Thames in England that is subject to tides. This stretch of water is downstream from Teddington Lock and is just under long...
.