Overview
Dublin University Boat Club is the rowing club of Trinity College Dublin, tracing its roots to the Pembroke Club of 1836, which rowed small boats on the Dodder at Ringsend – three years before the first Henley Regatta. After the Dublin University Rowing Club (1847) the present boat club was formed in 1867, and today it rows from Islandbridge on the River Liffey, supported by its alumni club, the Lady Elizabeth Boat Club. The club runs Trinity Regatta, first held in 1866 and at Islandbridge since 1898, raced as side-by-side knock-out duels over a sweeping 1,800 m stretch of the Liffey that spectators follow along the towpath.
- Founded
- 1836
- Federation
- Rowing Ireland
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Regattas and series
Run or hosted by the club, per the club website. Dates and notices are on the club site.
- Trinity Regattaannual regatta since 1866, knock-out side-by-side races over 1,800 m at Islandbridge
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No race running right nowSee VesselSOS RacingHistory and achievements
- 1836The Pembroke Club, the first organised rowing at the University of Dublin, rows on the Dodder at Ringsend
- 1847The Pembroke Club and the University Rowing Club merge as the Dublin University Rowing Club
- 1866First Trinity Regatta, raced on the Liffey in the Docklands
- 1867The Dublin University Boat Club is formed
- 1898Trinity Regatta moves to Islandbridge, where it has been held ever since (except 1915–1921)
Location
- Position
- 53°20.75′ N 6°18.88′ W
53.34589, -6.31459
Frequently asked
When was Dublin University Boat Club founded?
In 1836.
Which regattas does the club run?
According to the club website, among others: Trinity Regatta.