University College Boat Club (Oxford)
University College Boat Club (commonly abbreviated to UCBC) is the rowing club for all members of University College, Oxford ("Univ"). UCBC has had a recent run of successes, notably in the Women's divisions with the Women's 1st VIII winning Blades in Torpids 2011 and the 2nd VIII winning Blades in Torpids 2012. The men's side is also highly successful and currently fifth on the river in Summer Eights.
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