Rob Roy Boat Club, or Robs, is a boat club based on the

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,England, which has traditionally focused on training and racing in small boats. The club has members at all levels, from national squad through seniors and veterans to juniors and novices. The club colours, blades and kit are Royal Irish Maroon and white''The Umpires' Handbook''
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and shares the boathouse with them.

Racing

Club members compete at head races and regattas ranging from local events on the River Cam, through to the major national events such as

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and the National Rowing Championships, to the World Cup Regattas and World Championships. The club also competes in the Cambridge Town Bumps, which provides an enjoyable end to the summer regatta season. The first men's crew held the Headship from 1998 to 2006.

Events

Rob Roy organises the Cambridge Small Boats Head which is held in early October each year (for coxed and coxless pairs, and single and double sculls), and the Cambridge Autumn Head which is held in mid October each year (for coxed and coxless fours and quads, and eights).

History

The club was founded in 1880. On 5 June 1880 an item appeared in the Cambridge Chronicle as follows:

Honours

British champions

References

External links

Cambridgeshire Rowing Association
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