University of Bristol Boat Club
British rowing club
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University of Bristol Boat Club is a rowing club on the River Avon based at the Saltford Rowing Centre, Bath Road, Saltford, Bristol, England.[1] The boathouse is shared between the Avon County Rowing Club, Monkton Combe School Boat Club, Canoe Avon and the Bristol Empire Dragon Boat club.[2]
LocationSaltford Rowing Centre, Bath Road, Saltford, Bristol, England
Founded1909
AffiliationsBritish Rowing (boat code UBR)
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| Location | Saltford Rowing Centre, Bath Road, Saltford, Bristol, England |
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| Coordinates | 51.398521°N 2.447412°W |
| Founded | 1909 |
| Affiliations | British Rowing (boat code UBR) |
| Website | uobboatclub |
History
The club was founded in 1909. The Saltford boathouse was granted planning permission during November 1926.[3]
The club won the prestigious Henley Prize at the Henley Regatta in 1991.[4]
From 1995 UBR and the University of the West of England Boat Club challenged each other to an annual boat race,[5] which became known as the Bristol Boat Race.
Honours
Henley Royal Regatta
| Year | Winning crew |
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| 1991 | Henley Prize |
