Royal Free and University College Medical School Boat Club
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Royal Free and University College Medical School Boat Club is the rowing
club for UCL Medical School, part of the University of London
. The boat club is commonly referred to by its acronym; RUMSBC. RUMSBC row out of the University of London Boat Club
boat house which is situated on the River Thames
in Chiswick
, London
, United Kingdom
. The club's official ARA registered colours are yellow and sky blue.
They have recently had a very successful year winning more United Hospitals
medals than any other London medical school.
RUMSBC is a large university club with nearly 100 members forming 7 racing crews. This has been made possible due to continued sponsorship from Mayday Healthcare Plc which has made the purchase of a brand new Hudson Boatworks
Predator 8 and a Coxed 4.
Rowing (sport)
Rowing is a sport in which athletes race against each other on rivers, on lakes or on the ocean, depending upon the type of race and the discipline. The boats are propelled by the reaction forces on the oar blades as they are pushed against the water...
club for UCL Medical School, part of the University of London
University of London
-20th century:Shortly after 6 Burlington Gardens was vacated, the University went through a period of rapid expansion. Bedford College, Royal Holloway and the London School of Economics all joined in 1900, Regent's Park College, which had affiliated in 1841 became an official divinity school of the...
. The boat club is commonly referred to by its acronym; RUMSBC. RUMSBC row out of the University of London Boat Club
University of London Boat Club
University of London Boat Club is the rowing club for the University of London, covering all the university's constituent Colleges . The club has its boat house on the River Thames in Chiswick, London, United Kingdom...
boat house which is situated on the River Thames
River Thames
The River Thames flows through southern England. It is the longest river entirely in England and the second longest in the United Kingdom. While it is best known because its lower reaches flow through central London, the river flows alongside several other towns and cities, including Oxford,...
in Chiswick
Chiswick
Chiswick is a large suburb of west London, England and part of the London Borough of Hounslow. It is located on a meander of the River Thames, west of Charing Cross and is one of 35 major centres identified in the London Plan. It was historically an ancient parish in the county of Middlesex, with...
, London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
, United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
. The club's official ARA registered colours are yellow and sky blue.
They have recently had a very successful year winning more United Hospitals
United Hospitals
United Hospitals is the historical collective name of the medical schools of London. They are all part of the University of London with the exception of Imperial College School of Medicine which left in 2007. The original United Hospitals referred to Guy's Hospital and St Thomas's Hospital and...
medals than any other London medical school.
RUMSBC is a large university club with nearly 100 members forming 7 racing crews. This has been made possible due to continued sponsorship from Mayday Healthcare Plc which has made the purchase of a brand new Hudson Boatworks
Hudson Boatworks
Hudson Boat Works is a racing shell manufacturer based in London, Ontario. Founded in 1981, Hudson is currently one of the largest rowing manufacturers in North America. Hudson is the official boat manufacturer for the Canadian and American National Teams....
Predator 8 and a Coxed 4.
History
The club was formed after the amalgamation of UCH Medical School and the Royal Free Medical School Boat Clubs in 1998. The club has been rowing under various names, University College and Hospital, Middlesex and Royal Free with United Hospitals Boat Club since it was formed in 1865.Committee
The club's activities are managed by its Committees and are governed by its By-laws. An election is held in March of each year to vote on the Committee Members. Committee meetings are held once a month to manage the club's business.See also
- Rowing on the River ThamesRowing on the River ThamesThe River Thames is one of the main rowing areas in England, with activity taking place on the Tideway and on the 45 separate lock reaches on the non tidal section. The river hosts two major rowing events The Boat Race and Henley Royal Regatta, and a large number of other regattas and long distance...
- University of London Boat ClubUniversity of London Boat ClubUniversity of London Boat Club is the rowing club for the University of London, covering all the university's constituent Colleges . The club has its boat house on the River Thames in Chiswick, London, United Kingdom...
- University rowing (UK)University rowing (UK)University rowing in the United Kingdom began when it was introduced to Oxford in the late 18th century. The first University Boat Race was held in 1829...
- UCL Medical School#RUMS Clubs and Societies