Boat (Rowing)

SUBC is one of the largest clubs of Team Southampton, supporting roughly 100 members. Our aim is to develop a community of performance-driven athletes, inspiring growth and achievement at the highest levels. We welcome both experienced and complete beginners, and everyone between. Throughout the year, our members race at small and large events including BUCS, Henley Women's Regatta and Henley Royal Regatta. We are proud to not only be a rowing club, but a family to our members with an active and inclusive social scene to meet people within the club outside of training. If you want to know more, please check out our website (subc.co.uk) or Instagram (@subcrowing).

SUBC is made up of 7 squads. Senior Women and Senior Men are for those who have rowed before and the Novice Women and Novice Men are the squads for those who are just starting. Our newly introduced Development Women's  and Development Men's squads are for those who have a little experience already, and is set in place to help our Novices transition to Senior level. Our Coxes' squad work across the board and are the ones who control the rowers and steer the boats. Typically, the novice squads progress to the senior ones after 1 year of rowing.

We are a very active and sociable club, managing to get out on the water multiple times a week, land training together, and letting our hair down on socials weekly. Water sessions occur 3 times a week (Wednesday afternoons, Saturday and Sunday) or more if tide allows from the Watersports Centre near Wessex Lane Halls. Land training includes our own erg room at Glen Halls and weights occur at Wide Lane. Land training schedules vary by squad so email the captain to find out more!

During Autumn and Winter we go to 'Heads'; a form of longer distance and time trial styled races. After a fun club-wide residential training camp during the Easter holidays, we move onto 'Regattas'; a form of shorter distance and adrenaline-filled side by side racing! Our big events for the year are Women's Head of the River, Men's head of the River, BUCS Regatta, Henley Womens Regatta and finally Henley Royal Regatta!

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The Committee

All clubs and societies within the Students' Union are run entirely by students. The student committee for Boat (Rowing) this year are:

Archie Street
President
  • The President oversees the organisation and management of the Group and the Committee as a whole.
Mani Gill
Treasurer
  • Responsible for the groups finances
Wilfred Morris
Boatswain & Safety Officer
  • The Boatman is responsible for overseeing the proper use, storage, transportation, and maintenance of all equipment the Club uses.
Sophie Pascoe
Boatswain & Safety Officer
  • The Boatman is responsible for overseeing the proper use, storage, transportation, and maintenance of all equipment the Club uses.
Jessica Cobb
Welfare Secretary
  • The Welfare Secretary shall monitor and promote wellness within the club.
Alexander Parsons
Alumni Secretary
  • The Alumni Secretary ensure clear and regular communication between the club and our Alumni community. They organise a social calendar in cooperation for the Stag’s Committee for current and past club members. They keep the contact details of all Alumni while remaining compliant with GDPR.
Daya Gill
Coxswain's Captain
  • The Coxswains’ Representative shall encourage and support the development of the Club’s coxswains.
Layana Joshy
Kit and Sponsorship Secretary
  • The kit and Sponsorship Secretary is responsible for securing new and existing kits from suppliers as well as sponsors for the club.
Thomas Oliver
Men's Captain
  • The Men’s Captain shall encourage the sporting development of the more experienced male members of the Club.
Toby Honey
Men's Development Captain
  • The Men’s Development Captain shall encourage the sporting development of the male members of the Club transitioning from the Senior programme to the Novice programme.
Thomas Bodily
Men's Vice Captain
  • The Men’s Vice Captain shall nurture the sporting development of the less experienced male members of the Club.
Olivia Eustace
PR & Fundraising Secretary
  • The PR & Fundraising Secretary is responsible for the outward-facing image of the club, mainly the Instagram and any other social media, as well as organising and managing various fundraisers throughout the year.
James Giannopoulos
Secretary
  • The Secretary is responsible for the day-to-day running of the club.
Arun Patel
Social Secretary
  • Responsible for all social aspects of the group
Emma Moroney
Social Secretary
  • Responsible for all social aspects of the group
Thomas Wilson
Vice Secretary
  • This role is to lead and organize our annual training camp around Easter. This will be 1 week long and ideally abroad.
Jessica Cook
Women's Captain
  • The Women’s Captain shall encourage the sporting development of the more experienced female members of the Club.
Emily Norfolk
Women's Development Captain
  • The Women's Development Captain shall encourage the sporting development of the female members of the Club transitioning from the Senior programme to the Novice programme.
Aidana Berikkyzy
Women's Vice Captain
  • The Women’s Vice Captain shall nurture the sporting development of the less experienced female members of the Club.

Membership Information

These are the current membership fees offered by Boat (Rowing), although many clubs and societies offer a free period for new members to try out their activities.

Please note that some memberships of this group may also require you to purchase Sport & Wellbeing membership from the University of Southampton in order to use the relevant sport facilities
You must be a member of the Students' Union to join a club or society
NameCostValid PeriodDetails
Private Sculler Membership 2025/26
Restricted to specific users 		£50.0023/07/2025 - 23/07/2026For members with private boats stored at the club and who hold a Row Alone qualification, using their own boat and not requiring coaching or safety cover - DOES NOT COVER THE PRIVATE RACKING FEE OF £150 PER YEAR (contact Club Secretary/President re: this if interested). ALL MEMBERSHIPS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE
Semester 1 Membership 25/26£90.0025/09/2025 - 10/01/2026You will need this membership to be able to row on the river. Becoming a member of the boat club will be the best choice you ever make. You'll not only meet some friends for life but you will also be joining one of the largest university boat clubs in the country. Member benefits: Coaching from our experienced team, mixed and squad training, an amazing social scene with socials every Wednesday, as well invitations to the Christmas and Summer Ball, gaining transferable skills in communication and leadership, and much much more! ALL MEMBERSHIPS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE
Coxswain Membership Year 25/26£60.0025/09/2025 - 30/09/2026You will need this membership to be able to row on the river. Becoming a member of the boat club will be the best choice you ever make. You'll not only meet some friends for life but you will also be joining one of the largest university boat clubs in the country. As a cox, you'll be the person in charge of a boat full of rowers; steering the best course and making calls to motivate your team. Coxes are such a crucial member of the team as you can be the difference between a win or a loss! We have something to offer both complete novices and those already experienced. Member benefits: Coaching from our experienced coxes and coaches, training with all four of our squads (Novices/Seniors, Men/Women), an amazing social scene with socials every Wednesday, as well invitations to the Christmas and Summer Ball, gaining transferable skills in communication and leadership and much much more! ALL MEMBERSHIPS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE
Semester 1 Post-Learn to Row Membership 25/26£70.0031/10/2025 - 10/01/2026Buy this membership if you're upgrading from a Learn to Row! Your £20 Learn to Row cost has been taken off this Semester 1 membership. - Becoming a member of the boat club will be the best choice you ever make. You'll not only meet some friends for life but you will also be joining one of the largest university boat clubs in the country. Member benefits: ~ Coaching from our experienced team ~ Mixed and squad training ~ An amazing social scene with socials every Wednesday, as well invitations to the Christmas and Summer Ball ~ Gaining transferable skills in communication and leadership ~ And much more! ALL MEMBERSHIPS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE
Affiliate Membership 25/26£30.0001/10/2025 - 01/10/2026This membership will insure you on the water for ad-hoc sessions that you attend.

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