Sydney University Boat Club now has its own website. This is a great new departure in the long and impressive history of the Club and will allow all those involved and interested in the Club over many years to keep up with all that is happening in the Club.

SUBC is among oldest sporting clubs at Sydney University, and one of the oldest rowing clubs in Australia, having been founded in 1860, when the first race against longtime rivals, Melbourne University Boat Club was held.

The Club has had its ups and downs during this time, and has had to survive the usual passing parade of members over the years: by definition a University Club is fairly transient, as its members graduate (hopefully!) and move on. However, through good communication, with this website for example, the alumni of SUBC can retain their interest, be it passive or active.

SUBC also has a strong as well as a long history. It is known by many (throughout Australia, and the world) as The Home of Rowing. It has been the beginning of many great rowing careers at university, State, national and international level. Over the last century it has had periods when it has been quite dominant on the national scene. In the early 50s, it was strong – the 1952 Olympic Bronze Medal Eight was filled with SUBC rowers; in the 70s SUBC dominated the men’s heavyweight scene, forming the basis of winning Kings Cup crews, and Australian crews; in the late 90s and currently the Club has developed to be nationally significant in lightweight under 23 rowing and now under 23 heavyweight rowing. In a very competitive national environment the Club can hold its own well and truly.
At the 2008 Olympics six Sydney University rowers represented Australia - two in the men's eight, two in the women's eight and two in the men's four with Francis Hegerty and Matt Ryan winning silver medals in the M4-.

This all happens at a time when university sport generally is becoming more and more important in Australian sport. After a period where licensed clubs and poker machines brought financial strength to other clubs, and university clubs were somewhat left behind, there is now great strength in university sport, and especially university rowing. Throughout Australia, it could be said that the University Boat Clubs are at the very top of the sport and vital cogs in the national rowing wheel. SUBC is proud to be part of this and is grateful to Sydney University Sport, Sydney University for their unstinting support, along with that of our alumni.

Keep tuned to the website to watch the exploits of the fine rowers, coxes and coaches from The Home of Rowing.