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The University of Bath Rowing Club caters for a wide range of abilities, from recreational rowing all the way through to International and Olympic success!

Rowing at the University of Bath

The University of Bath Rowing Club is a high-energy, high-performance student rowing environment built around ambition, improvement, and competitive success. The programme provides a structured pathway for all athletes: from complete beginners to those aiming for national and international competition, with a clear focus on developing technically strong and physically-robust rowers.

Our Values: Resilience, Selflessness and Wellbeing

At Bath University Boat Club, we believe rowing is more than a sport; it's a platform for personal growth. Students who get involved in the boat club, in whichever capacity they choose, leave university with an invaluable set of soft skills that will carry them through life, built around three core values developed throughout their time rowing.

Resilience is forged in early mornings, tough sessions and challenging races; all in the relentless search to better one-self as an athlete and as a person. We learn to persevere not just as individuals, but as a team.

The continued progress of the club wouldn’t be possible without the selfless volunteer work of our members. The fundamentally student-lead structure of our club requires countless small contributions towards developing a fostering environment for our fellow athletes, and those to come.

Wellbeing is at the heart of our culture. We care about each other, developing life-long bonds by sharing the highs and lows; supporting each other through the process.

Recent Successes

Over the last few years, CrewBath has been extremely successful, recently including:

11 medals at BUCS Regatta 2025 (4 gold, 1 silver, 6 bronze), 6 in 2024 (1 gold, 1 silver, 4 bronze) and 9 in 2023 (5 gold, 2 silver and 2 bronze)
4 Henley Royal Regatta Qualifications in 2025, 2 in 2024 and 3 in 2023
Regular international representation from CrewBath athletes: Last year 6 of our current athletes represented either England, Wales or GB at HIRR and FISU.
Recent notable alumni performances include:
- Bronze for Becky Wilde at the Paris Olympic Games
- Silver for both Cedol Dafydd and Becky Wilde at the 2025 World Championships in Shanghai, in the M4x- and W4x- respectively.

Squad Structure

CrewBath is comprised of 3 squads: the Novice Squad, the Recreational Squad and the Senior Squad. With over 100 members we offer opportunities for all levels of experience, from complete beginners to high-performance athletes.

Novice Squad

A structured introduction to rowing: developing core technique, fitness and confidence on the water. Lead by the Novice Captains and our dedicated Novice Coach, walk-on students graduating from our Learn-to-Row programme get the chance to race at the national level against other clubs and universities’ novices, culminating in competing at BUCS Regatta in May.

Recreational Squad

For athletes seeking semi-regular, social rowing in a supportive training environment without competitive demands.

Senior Squad

A performance-driven squad preparing for major student and national races; supported by world-class equipment, coaching and performance facilities access.

Performance Culture – Led by Students

The club places strong emphasis on technical excellence, physical conditioning and squad cohesion. Athletes are encouraged to take ownership of their development while working within a disciplined and supportive training environment. This long‑term approach enables students to best meet the demands of high‑level university rowing while balancing their academic studies.

Racing Calendar

Bath crews compete throughout the academic year at major university and national events, often including but not limited to: Fours Head, WEHoRR and HoRR, BUCS and Henley Royal Regatta, along with regional head races and regattas. Training cycles are structured around key racing blocks to ensure athletes peak at the right time and gain meaningful competitive experience.

Why row at Bath?

High-performance programme developed to help you reach your full potential.
World class facilities and training environment shared with elite athletes.
You’ll make lifelong friends, share unforgettable experiences, and feel part of something bigger than yourself.
You’ll represent Bath as a proud member of one of the largest and most successful sport clubs at the University, competing in student and national events like BUCS Regatta and Henley Royal Regatta.
You’ll get to experience a wide range of socials, camps and club dinners.

Get in Touch

If you are interested in rowing or coxing with us at CrewBath, please get into contact with one of our captains!

If you are not yet a student at the University but are interested in hearing more about rowing at Bath and student-athlete opportunities, get in contact with our Recruitment Officer Lizzie on crewbath.recruitment@gmail.com or through our recruitment IG @crewbath_recruitment.

If you have never rowed before, please contact our Novice Captains Oscar (ob609@bath.ac.uk) and Ruben (rb2556@bath.ac.uk).

If you have rowing experience, please contact our Senior Captains Matt (mp2478@bath.ac.uk) and Iz (im767@bath.ac.uk).

If you have coxing experience, please contact our Coxing Captain Matteo (mt2324@bath.ac.uk).

We will also be present at various Freshers and Re-Freshers Week events so keep an eye out for us there!

Don't forget to follow our Instagram page @crewbath_