ULBC athletes enjoy a unique university journey which blends high performance rowing with London student life. As part of the squad, you’ll experience…
A fully integrated training environment
ULBC is based out of the University of London Boathouse, a purpose-built rowing facility set across 1.5 acres on the tidal Thames between Chiswick and Kew Bridge.
Located on the historic Tideway, our athletes train on one of the most competitive and iconic stretches of water in the world — providing daily exposure to high-performance rowing and race-specific preparation throughout the season.
- Over 20km of continuous rowable water in either direction
- Regular fixtures with leading Tideway clubs
- Daily training on the course used for the UK’s major head races
A world-class coaching team
ULBC athletes have access to a full-time, experienced coaching team with a history of leading crews to victory at all levels—including Henley Royal Regatta, World Championships and the Olympics.
- 2 full-time professional rowing coaches with over 50 years of experience
- A committed and experienced set of volunteer coaches
- A dedicated strength & conditioning coach to support athletic development
Best-in-class facilities and equipment
Our purpose-built facility houses a rigorously maintained fleet of Empacher and Filippi shells alongside a dedicated ULBC weights and erg room.
- Versatile fleet of Men’s and Women’s shells for sweep rowing and sculling, fitted with the latest telemetry equipment.
- Dedicated boatman operating out of the on-site ULBC workshop.
- Large fleet of Concept2 RowErg, BikeErg and RP3 dynamic ergometers for land training.
On-site athlete accommodation
The Club, in partnership with the University of London, offers year-round accommodation on-site for dedicated athletes.
- Subsidised rental available for 12 athletes across two large semi-detached houses and a double apartment on-site
- Wide recent alumni network helps athletes source private hand-me-down accommodation in the local area
- For first-year athletes in university halls, our Boathouse is only a 20 min train journey from Waterloo station
Summer training camp
Training camp is a vital part of both summer racing preparation and the ULBC culture.
- Subsidised 7-day camp in a dedicated training environment with integrated catering and accommodation
- Athletes can focus completely on training, recovery and racing preparation with minimal disruption
A fantastic squad culture
ULBC athletes enjoy a very unique student-athlete university experience in the heart of London. Both high performance and enjoyment are at the heart of our culture, and ULBC athletes enjoy success in rowing and academia—all while forming relationships for life.
