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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 | Boat Race |
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Weekend Rowing: Crews may boat from 11:00am on both days.
Early Morning Restrictions: Crews boating within 15 minutes of lighting down must carry white lights visible through 360o. Novice crews may boat from 07:30am. The 3-2-2 rule is in force for Michaelmas 2025.
Evening Hours will be in effect during 17:30-20:00 on weekdays during Easter Full Term for first boat training 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 and upstream of Baitsbite lock unless stated otherwise. Where an event allows row throughs for Senior Crews, these are defined as crews which may row below Baitsbite lock.
| Date | Time of Control | Event | Location of River Control |
| Tuesday & Wednesday 28-29th October | 14:00-17:00 | University IVs | Green Dragon to Baitsbite |
| Thursday 30th October | 14:00-17:00 | University IVs | Green Dragon to Baitsbite |
| Friday 31st October | 14:00-17:00 | University IVs | Green Dragon to Baitsbite |
| Saturday 8th November | 07:00-15:30 | Winter Head | Green Dragon to Baitsbite |
| Sunday 23rd November | 09:00 - 16:30 | Emma Sprints | Green Dragon to Plough Reach |
| Saturday 29th November | 08:00-15:30 | Clare Novice Regatta | Green Dragon to Baitsbite |
| Thursday 4th December | 08:00-17:00 | Novice Fairbairn Cup | Jesus Lock to Baitsbite |
| Friday 5th December | 08:00-17:00 | Fairbairn Cup | Jesus Lock to Baitsbite |
| Saturday 6th December | 08:30-16:30 | Xmas Head | Jesus Lock to the Long Reach |
| Sunday 7th December | 09:00-15:00 | Winter Series Race (Canoe Marathon) | Cambridge Canoe Club to the Plough |
(Updated 27th October 2025 - Many events await approval and final details. This list will be updated weekly - to add an event or closure to this list, please contact the Honorary Secretary)
External Event Calendars: CRA | Conservancy
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 locations of nesting birds when that time arrives.
(Updated 12th Oct 2024)
The May Bumps 2025 took place from 18th to 21st June 2025. The Getting-On Race took place on Friday, 13th June.
| May Bumps 2025 - Final Results | Men | Women |
The Lent Bumps 2025 took place from 11th to 15th March 2025. The Getting-On Race took place on Friday, 7th March.
| Lent Bumps 2025 - Final Results | Men | Women |
The Pre-Lent Term Captains Meeting will be held on Teams on Saturday, the 25th of January, at 6:30pm. Details, agenda and joining link will be sent to CUCBC Captain's email addresses.
Attendance at this meeting is mandatory for all Captains. If unable to attend, please get in touch with committee[@]cucbc.org to request to nominate a representative.
This is a reminder that CUCBC communicates only via a series of official mailing lists detailed on our website. There are two available to subscribe to:
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