Location | Newbridge, Bath, Somerset |
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Coordinates | 51°23′31″N2°24′27″W / 51.391865°N 2.407592°W Coordinates: 51°23′31″N2°24′27″W / 51.391865°N 2.407592°W |
Affiliations | British Rowing (boat code BAU) |
Website | www |
Bath University Boat Club is a rowing club on the River Avon, based at Newbridge, Bath, Somerset. [1]
The club belongs to the University of Bath [2] and share the facilities at the Minerva Bath Rowing Club. [3]
The club has recorded wins at the Henley Women's Regatta and has produced two national championship crews.
Year | Winning crew/s |
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2009 | Women U23 2x [4] |
2011 | Women U23 2x [5] |
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