Welcome to RHUL Boat Club, one of the oldest clubs on campus, tracing our routes back to early decades of Royal Holloway.
We are entering our second year being hosted at Staines Boat Club, and looking to expand our squads. This year we are aiming to be more competitive than ever, while still remaining true to our inclusive and friendly identity.
This year we want to create a Development squad, and a Senior squad.
Development will cater to anyone seeking to learn to row at university, where you'll be supported with technique, strength training and most importantly, time on the water. This squad is designed for anyone to pick up an oar and hop in a boat, and those seeking a leisure-focused experience in the sport. The membership will be £430 paid either over 2 payments (£180 in term 1, £250 for terms 2-3) or in one go.
The Senior squad will give those looking to be competitive the support and training they need to develop as a rower. Seniors can be anyone who has rowed for over a year with the club, or has competently rowed previously. The membership will be £430 paid either over 2 payments (£180 in term 1, £250 for terms 2-3) or in one go.
The Development squad will have training on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Sundays.
Seniors on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays.
Where both squads have training on the same day this will be together.
All members will be able to purchase a key fob from Staines Boat Club and access their land facilities (weights and rowing machines) at any time.
So what if you don't fancy getting your hands on some oars? We've got two options- Coxing, and the social membership.
So what is coxing?
The Coxswain is not just a passenger in the boat, they're tasked with race strategy, steering, minor coaching and encouragement for the whole crew. They're vital to the crew, but don't have to Our coxing membership is £120, giving you access to land training and time on the water, but only as a Cox. This can be paid in 2, £60 instalments, or in one payment.
And for those who can't row for any reason we offer the social membership at £32, giving you access to socials, whether they are at the boat club or a pub in Egham. This is paid annually.
Some highlights for the year include:
- Pre-race meals with your crew across all three terms
- The Christmas Dinner
- Spectating at The Cambridge/Oxford Boat Race
- BUCs Regatta
- SU Colours Ball
- Summer BBQ
- Spectating at Henley Royal Regatta
How to find us?
The majority of our training will take place at Staines Boat Club, 28 Riverside Drive. There are plenty of ways to get there.
Firstly, getting a lift with us, before training, we all meet at Founders Bus Stop and organise ourselves into cars before all arriving at the Boat Club.
Alternatively there are multiple bus routes that run from Egham to Staines, from which the Boat Club is a short walk.
Contacting us
The club and the SU recognise that rowing isn't the cheapest sport, and offers the Student Group Access Fund, up to £200 off. If you have any concerns over finance the club is happy to discuss other options individually. If you have any queries, DM our instagram @rhul.bc, email us, rowing@royalholloway.su or speak to any committee member on campus, and we'll be happy to help!
Alumni
We are currently in the process of setting up an alumni club, with exclusive opportunities to give back to, and compete with the club... more information to follow shortly.