Rowing in Cambridge

By the Watta Team · Updated March 2026

Cambridge and rowing are inseparable. The River Cam is famously home to Cambridge University Boat Club and dozens of college boat clubs, and the annual Bumps races are a cherished tradition. Rowing is arguably the defining sport of the city, with boathouses lining the river and erg rooms buzzing year-round. Cambridge's rowing heritage and competitive intensity make it one of the premier locations for the sport anywhere in the world.

Rowing Clubs & Programs

Cambridge University Boat Club

CUBC fields the Light Blue crew for the annual Boat Race against Oxford. Based at their boathouse in Ely, the club is one of the most prestigious rowing organisations in the world.

Rob Roy Boat Club

A welcoming community rowing club in Cambridge, Rob Roy BC offers competitive and recreational rowing for adults not affiliated with the university.

Cambridge 99 Rowing Club

A friendly community club on the Cam offering learn-to-row, recreational, and competitive rowing for all ages and abilities.

Gyms with Concept2 Ergs

  • +Kelsey Kerridge Sports Centre -- Cambridge's main public sports facility with Concept2 ergs available to members.
  • +Goldie Boathouse erg room -- the CUBC training facility has a large erg room used by university rowers during winter and pre-Boat-Race preparation.

HYROX & Functional Fitness

Cambridge's functional fitness scene is relatively compact but active. PureGym and local CrossFit affiliates offer spaces with Concept2 ergs for HYROX preparation. Many rowers in Cambridge cross-train with functional fitness, and the city's high concentration of athletic talent means HYROX events draw competitive local fields.

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