Facilities

Cambridge: The Goldie Boathouse

Instantly recognisable, Goldie Boathouse on the banks of the River Cam is the spiritual home of Cambridge University Boat Club. Named after John Goldie, who rowed in four Boat Races against Oxford from 1869 to 1872 (winning three), it was built in 1873. Today it remains the centrepiece of the River Cam rowing culture, flanked on either side by the College and Town club Boathouses.

The Goldie Boathouse has always been the hub of all CUBC activity. All gymnasium work, ergometer and weight training takes place at the Goldie. The physiotherapy treatment centre and the administrative offices are there. There is accommodation for visiting coaches. The Club's Sports Science Research and Development programme is conducted from the Goldie Boathouse.

A major refurbishment and extension development has just been completed at this historic building, to enhance these land-training and support facilities (click here for information). This will ensure that the CUBC continues to lead from the front as a world-class, world respected centre of rowing excellence.

Ely: The River Great Ouse

On-the-water training takes place at nearby Ely. The River Great Ouse is wide, straight and uninterrupted. The Club houses its up-to-the-minute fleet of Empacher and Filippi eights, fours, pairs and single sculls, and coaches' launches and equipment, in its purpose-built Training Boathouse in Ely Marina.

Sessions are organised to accommodate crew members' academic schedules - the squad is entirely composed of student members of the University, and every one has a rigorous academic workload. Transport from and back to Cambridge is organised to maximise effective time on the water.