Worcester College Boat Club

Worcester College Boat Club

Boathouse (right) building shared with Merton
Location	Boathouse Island, Christ Church Meadow, Oxford, Oxford
Coordinates	51.742756°N 1.248819°W / 51.742756; -1.248819
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.worc.ox.ac.uk

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

Year	Races won
1922	Thames Challenge Cup
1927	Diamond Challenge Sculls

See also

• University rowing (UK)
• Oxford University Boat Club
• Rowing on the River Thames

References

1. "Sport". Worcester College.
2. "Club details". British Rowing.
3. "History". Worcester College Boat Club.