Wolfson College Boat Club (WCBC) is a rowing club based in Cambridge, New Zealand. With a rich history dating back 50 years, WCBC is a thriving club that welcomes all members of Wolfson College to join. The club is known for its tradition and commitment to excellence in the sport of rowing.
The club was established in 1968 and made history as the first combined crew to compete in the May bumps with both male and female rowers. The club rows in blue and yellow, which are the national colours of Ukrainian student Maria Lukianowicz, the first female cox on the Cam. WCBC has a dedicated committee that oversees the club's operations and activities.
The committee is led by Club Captain Scott Wilson, who can be contacted at wolfson. Captain@cucbc. Org. The Men's Captain is Calum Caldwell (wolfson.
men@cucbc. Org), and the Women's Captain is Gurn Agnarsdttir (wolfson. women@cucbc. Org).
The Novices' Captain is Daniel Egan and Harry Roussos (wcbc. novices@gmail. Com), and the Coxes' Captain can be reached at wcbc. coxes@gmail.
com. The club also has Social Secretaries Danielle Jones and Rosie Michalik-Denny (wcbc. socialsec@gmail. Com), Fundraising and Alumni Officer Fanny Seizilles (wcbc.
fundraising@gmail. Com), Safety Officer David O'Loughlin (wolfson. SafetyOfficer@email. Com), and Small Boats Captain Robert Sales (wcbc.
sculling@gmail. Com).
WCBC has consistently performed well in rowing competitions, with the recent May bumps being a particularly successful one for the club. Women's 1 achieved blades, and all crews put on thrilling performances. Overall, the club had a +6 in the May Bumps, showcasing their dedication and skill.
For those who wish to learn or practise rowing with a more flexible time commitment, the Wolfson College Social Rowing Team offers the opportunity to row on a more casual basis. This allows individuals to enjoy the sport without the pressure of competitive rowing.
Supporting the Boat Club is greatly appreciated, and individuals can make an annual gift or monthly donation to help sustain the club. Those interested in making a donation can visit the Regular Giving page and select “Other” in the dropdown menu, then type “Boat Club” to direct their contribution.
WCBC keeps its members and supporters informed through regular newsletters, such as Easter 2020, Lent 2020, and Michaelmas 2019 editions. These newsletters provide updates on the club's activities, achievements, and upcoming events.
In conclusion, Wolfson College Boat Club is a prestigious rowing club with a rich history and a strong commitment to excellence. With a dedicated committee and a thriving membership, the club continues to make significant contributions to the sport of rowing.