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Cambridge University Combined Boat Clubs is the umbrella organisation for student rowing at the University of Cambridge, consisting of the University and College Boat Clubs.
As well as organising the Lent and May Bumps, CUCBC also regulates student clubs' use of the River Cam.
| Competitions |
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| Bumps |
| University Fours |
| Small Boats Regatta |
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| CUBC | British Rowing | Cam Conservancy |
| CUWBC | Boat Race | Weather Forecast |
| CULRC | Henley Boat Races | |
Wednesday 8th April 2020:
Dear friends,
This is to officially confirm that the 2020 May Bumps scheduled for 10-13 June are cancelled. This is in line with the general transfer of the University to a virtual existence, and with BR and government advice.
We look forward to reconvening in happier times, and will be in touch again as soon as appropriate.
With all our best wishes,
David Munday on behalf of the CUCBC committees.
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Dr David Munday, Chairman, Cambridge University Combined Boat Clubs
Tuesday 17th March 2020:
Dear friends,
I regret to have to let you know the following, taken in the light of advice from the University and BR and the government:
- The Small Boat Regatta is cancelled - refunds will be arranged for those who have entered, in due course.
- The Easter term captains' meetings will not be held.
- We have not yet been instructed directly to cancel large events, but we will monitor evolving government, BR and University advice over the coming weeks and update you when we have a clearer picture as to the Mays.
You will probably have received information via your Colleges about the overall emergency planning in the University, which it is not my business to repeat here, but the CUCBC aims to follow this advice closely, and to be consistent with it: one statement is at https://www.cam.ac.uk/coronavirus
We would like to stress that we're all volunteers and none of us are experts in public health. Clubs must continue to exercise their own judgement and common sense. However, with that said, we have the following thoughts:
- Our interpretation of the statement by the Prime Minister yesterday evening (specifically that 'now is the time for everyone to stop non-essential contact with others') is that we would discourage crew outings at the moment. https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/pm-statement-on-coronavirus-16-march-2020.
We have also noted the British Rowing guidance issued prior to the government statement, which can be found at https://www.britishrowing.org/2020/03/ceo-update-on-coronavirus-covid-19/ - all BR events are suspended until at least the end of April.
- There are a few races scheduled in the coming weeks organised by CRA clubs. They will each make their own assessment of whether it is appropriate to postpone or cancel - at the present time the decision as to whether or not to enter is left to individual crews. We understand from informal contacts that many of these races will not run.
We will be in touch as and when we have more to say, in the meantime please do what you can to look after yourselves.
With all best wishes,
David Munday.
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Dr David Munday, Chairman, Cambridge University Combined Boat Clubs
A reminder of the Wildlife guidance from the Cambridge River Users Group (also found in our Guidance for Coxes and Coaches). This post will be updated with known nest locations in Spring 2020.
(Updated 3rd October 2019)
Weekend Rowing: All crews may boat at 11:00am on both days.
Early Morning Restrictions: All crews may boat at lighting down; crews boating within 15 minutes of lighting down must carry white lights visible through 360o. Crews boating within 15 minutes of lighting down must row full-crew and full-slide until at least Chesterton Footbridge, and must row all of the way to Baitsbite lock before spinning. Crews unable to meet these requirements may not boat within 15 minutes of lighting down.
Evening Hours are in effect during 17:30-20:00 on weekdays during Easter Full Term for upper boats only. Please see the Evening Rowing page for more information.
Details of forthcoming closures of the river to CUCBC crews are shown below. All are for the river downstream of Chesterton Corner / Green Dragon Footbridge unless stated otherwise. Where an event allows row throughs for Senior Crews, these are defined as crews which may row below Baitsbite lock (i.e first boats and crews in the first two divisions of May Bumps).
| Date | Time | Event/Note |
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| Tue 10 March | 13:30 - 18:30 | STCS/Talbott Cup |
| Thu 12 March | 10:00 - 18:00 | Cardinals |
| Sat 14 March | 09:00 - 15:00 | CRA Winter League |
| Sun 15 March | 10:00 - 15:00 | Junior Sculling Head |
| Sun 22 March | 11:00 - 14:00 | Canoe Marathon - no row throughs |
| Mon 20 - Wed 22 Apr | 13:00 - 18:00 | Small Boats Regatta |
| Sat 25 Apr | 09:00 - 14:00 | Head of the Cam |
| Sat 02 May | 09:00 - 14:00 | Head to Head |
| Sun 03 May | 12:00 - 19:30 | City sprints - outside the boathouses |
External Event Calendars: CRA | Conservancy
The Lent Bumps 2020 took place from Tuesday 25 to Saturday 29 February. The Getting-On Race to qualify for the lower divisions took place on Friday 21 February.
Congratulations to Downing women and LMBC men for winning their respective headships!
| Lent Bumps 2020 - Final Results | Men | Women |
The CUCBC Captains' Meeting for Lent 2020 was held at 17:00 on Sunday 19th Jan. Minutes have been emailed to Captains and will be uploaded soon.
The University IVs ran from Monday 4th to Friday 8th November. Thank you to all of the clubs who entered and their marshals for ensuring the racing went ahead prompty and safely. The winners were:
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