by Jonathan Crowell | Mar 9, 2013 | Boathouse, Boathouse Row, History, Inside the Club, Regattas, Rowing, Schuykill River
Located at 7 Boathouse Row, the University Barge Club was founded in 1854 by ten members of the freshman class of the University of Pennsylvania. The boathouse was completed in 1871 and was renovated in 1893 to hold eight-man shells. When it was founded, UBC limited...
by Jonathan Crowell | Feb 9, 2013 | Boathouse, Boathouse Row, Rowing
University Barge Club offers a team experience for recreational and competitive rowers of all ages, including both men and women. UBC allows members to row recreationally, improve sweeping and sculling skills, and prepare for competitive racing. Sweep rowers...
by Jonathan Crowell | Feb 9, 2013 | Boathouse
See stunning views of Philadelphia, the Schuylkill River, and Boathouse Row from UBC’s boathouse deck. Contact us to learn more about boathouse rentals or becoming a member. Read more about rentals. Learn more about becoming a member. More Links: About UBC...
by Jonathan Crowell | Jan 25, 2013 | Boathouse, Inside the Club
As new members are introduced, they are cheered with ‘Bruce or the Moose’ – a chance to celebrate their admission by smooching the moose who presides over the Lilacs Room or smooching UBC’s Coxswain, currently held by Bruce LaLonde. The annual tradition takes...
by Jonathan Crowell | Jan 25, 2012 | Boathouse
