The boathouse, built in 2013, features land-based training areas, extra boat storage and large changing rooms for the growing elite crews. It sits on a 10km stretch of the River Thames and is classed as one of the best non-tidal stretches of water in the country.
From head race-style distances to a 2km markered course, the length, width and quality of water have been a key factor in Brookes’ success over the years – allowing both the men’s and women’s squads to train together, in an enjoyable, yet highly-competitive environment. When combining this style of training with our steadily growing, world-class fleet of boats, winning has become second nature.
Brookes has one of the finest rowing hull fleets in the world, consisting of Olympic-standard racing shells for every boat type – men and women, heavyweight and lightweight, sweep or sculling.
Constant maintenance and upgrading allows each athlete at Brookes Rowing a seat in an elite racing machine. The shells are kept in immaculate condition and kitted out with top-of-the-range equipment and peripherals, allowing the potential of an athlete’s performance to be maximised.
The fleet is constantly added to and improved each year, increasing the number of athletes we can cater to from season to season.
The gym is at the heart of the Brookes Rowing machine, where top-end physiology and mental strength are forged in this fiercely competitive atmosphere.
The land program is structured perfectly to fit around the university’s academic lifestyle so as not to clash with any course’s lecture timetable.
As well as over 40 ergos and 30 static bikes to pick from, there is also a fully-kitted strength and conditioning facility in the room next door.
With an outstanding history of rowing success, Oxford Brookes University Boat Club’s High Performance Programme is recognised and supported by the GB Rowing Team and funded through the National Lottery.
Oxford Brookes University Boat Club has a track record of coaching rowers to challenge for a place in the GB Rowing national team and is committed to British Rowing’s World Class Performance Strategy.
Starting in 2022, the club now operates a Learn to Row programme which provides opportunities for students who are not in the performance squad to row while at Oxford Brookes.
Oxford Brookes University rower Frankie Allen won a Gold medal on day four of the Paralympic Games, marking a sensational 14-year unbeaten streak for the Great Britain PR3 Mixed coxed four crew.
Athletes from Oxford Brookes University Boat Club (OBUBC) powered to thrilling Gold and Bronze medals in two rowing events at the Paris Olympic Games.
Oxford Brookes University rowers excelled at the world famous Henley Royal Regatta earlier this month, claiming six trophies on finals day.
