About RUMSBC
RUMSBC has represented UCL Medical School since its formation in 1998 following the union of the Royal Free, University College Hospital and Middlesex rowing clubs. As the largest sports club in RUMS, we pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming of people of all genders and abilities. Though we row under the RUMS name we encourage anyone and everyone to come and row with us. Don’t think you have to have rowed before to join – most of the club learned to row with us in their first year!
If you are interested in joining, contact us on Instagram (@rumsbc) and one of the Captains will be in touch.
If you are interested in joining, contact us on Instagram (@rumsbc) and one of the Captains will be in touch.
A word from Will, one of our VPs and Alumni officers:
Our club has changed a lot over my time here. Rowing has an earned reputation for being a white, male dominated, elitist sport. This is what the committees of the last few years have been changing about our club. The clubs diversity continues to increase every year in race, sexuality, culture and creed. We offer one of the cheapest rowing memberships going (other clubs on the Thames charge hundreds per year). Finally, the culture around socials is shifting from alcohol based socials to more inclusive and varied socials. This is a place where everyone is welcome, and we’d love to have you.
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Mythbusting
"I have to be up at the crack of dawn"
"Rower's don't have time to do anything else"
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"I need to have experience rowing"
"RUMSBC is only about rowing"
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"Rowing is really expensive"
"You have to be a super athlete to be able to row"
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Where we're based
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If you are interested in joining, contact us on Instagram (@rumsbc) and one of the Captains will be in touch. We boat from UL Boathouse in Chiswick, West London (81 Hartington Rd, Chiswick, London W4 3TU). This location is easily accessible by underground/overground to Gunnersbury, national rail to Chiswick or by car/bike! Access to our equipment is step-free - however there are steps to access the toilet. UL Boathouse 81 Hartington Road Chiswick London W4 3TU |