Rowing in the heart of London since 1864
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UCL Boat Club is one of the oldest, largest and most successful sports clubs at UCL. We welcome both experienced and novice rowers. With the aid of multiple professional coaches and a number of volunteer coaches, we aim to boat the best possible crews at all levels of competition. With our ever-growing fleet of high-quality boats, from racing singles all the way up to full Olympic class 8s, we can ensure we cater to and support all members throughout the year.

During our annual season, we run 12 training sessions a week across our four squads, host a range of socials, and provide opportunities for volunteering and personal development. We take part in major racing events ranging from BUCS events to Varsity and a range of prestigious and international events such as the Henley Royal and Women's Regattas. While we work hard, we also play hard, all members of the Boat Club enjoy a number of balls and formal dinners throughout the year as well as our weekly socials including sports night, karaoke, team dinners, and much more.

Our squads:

  • Senior: all new and returning rowers with previous experience
  • Novice: all new rowers & coxes
  • Coxes: all new and returning coxes with previous experience
Any questions about a squad? Please send an email to the appropriate captain below

[email protected]

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You can also ask any questions to [email protected].

Concerns about costs and would like support to get financial help?

 

UCL Boat Club have signed the Zero Tolerance to Sexual Harassment Pledge and This Club is Pride in Sport Accredited

 

Events

Docklands Head 2026
08/11/2026

The event is an annual head race of 2,750 metres, held on the Royal Docks in East London. The course begins at the Royal Victoria Dock and finishes at the far end of the Royal Albert Dock.

The Fours Head 2026
21/11/2026

An annual 6.8 km head race along the Championship Course on the Tidal Thames, from Mortlake to Putney, for quadruple sculls, coxless fours and coxed fours.