Location Edinburgh, Scotland Coaches Colin Williamson | Founded 1867 (1867) Membership 200 | |
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Home water Union Canal and Strathclyde Park University The University of Edinburgh | ||
Edinburgh University Boat Club (EUBC) is one of the oldest sports clubs within The University of Edinburgh, in the city of Edinburgh, Scotland.
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Originally started in 1867 it has been going continuously ever since. The annual Edinburgh/Glasgow Boat Race first took place in 1877, ten years after the boat club started. As one of the largest rowing clubs in Scotland, it has over a hundred active members, with many crews competing at all levels. The club celebrated its 150th year anniversary in 2017.
Facilities and training
Training for novice crews occurs mainly on the Union Canal in Edinburgh, which although small, encourages technical rowing, and is used by international medallists, including Katherine Grainger (former EUBC rower) as well as senior crews during the week. Regular training also takes place at Strathclyde Park, Scotland's purpose built regatta lake, and at a training facility at Auchinstarry near Stirling. Land training takes place in the Pleasance Centre for Sport and Exercise, which has some of the best facilities available, including weights rooms and a circuit gym.
Notable alumni
Sponsorship
For the academic year 2015-16, EUBC are sponsored by Hydrogen Group and StaaG.