Boat Club

Peter Mildon pjm206

Lydia Gayle lhg25

QCBC is the largest club at Queens’ and over 40% of students take part in rowing at some time whilst they are at Cambridge. We are the only sport that offers professional coaching in all three terms and the opportunity to participate and improve at ALL levels (from complete novice to international rower). Rowing is a team sport (normally boats of 8 and a Cox) and relies on the coordination and skill of the crew as a whole; in this respect technique is just as important as fitness, size or strength. The Novice “Fairbairns” Race, Lent and May Bumps (and of course the Boat Races!) are some of the most well supported, exciting and unusual events that you will have a chance to take part in at university. Queens’ own novice indoor event, the first big date in the competition calendar, attracts over 1,000 participants from across the University.

QCBC is very sociable as well, providing many opportunities to meet students from other colleges at events such as the Boat Club Formals, ‘Fairbairns Cocktails’, our Bonfire Night Party and of course our infamous Bumps Dinners. In the first couple of weeks of term there will be a “Boatie Formal” for novices where you can see for yourself! Contact one of us for more details or see our website (http://www.theclubhut.com/clubs/1/staticpages/71)