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Worcester College Boat Club

Coordinates: 51°44′34″N 1°14′56″W / 51.742756°N 1.248819°W / 51.742756; -1.248819
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Worcester College Boat Club
Boathouse (right)
building shared with Merton
LocationBoathouse Island, Christ Church Meadow, Oxford, Oxford
Coordinates51°44′34″N 1°14′56″W / 51.742756°N 1.248819°W / 51.742756; -1.248819
Home waterThe Isis
Founded1825
UniversityUniversity of Oxford
AffiliationsBritish Rowing (boat code WRO)
St Catharine's College BC (Sister college)
Websitewcbc.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

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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

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Henley Royal Regatta

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Year Races won
1922 Thames Challenge Cup
1927 Diamond Challenge Sculls

See also

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References

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