Overview

"Floreat Castellum" - may the castle flourish. Floreat Castellum Boat Club (FCBC) is an Alumni network that provides support to University College Boat Club, Durham. All members of FCBC donate a monthly or annual amount to the FCBC fund, with the aim of providing extra equipment, boats and funds for a future substantial boat house renovation. FCBC was created in 2002 by the 2002 & 2003 leavers. It exists to support UCBC and to have fun: * Organises an annual reunion meal and a drinks reception at Henley Royal Regatta. * Keeps UCBC alumni rowers in touch with current UCBC news via a mailing list. * Raises awareness of any FCBC members who are competing in major races for their own clubs. * Challenges UCBC at Durham Regatta. * Co-ordinates race crews for those wishing to compete for FCBC. * Fundraises for UCBC, via standing orders and one-off donations. * Since creation the club has raised in excess of £42,000 from over 100 members. * In 2011 FCBC helped to donate a new Janousec VIII to UCBC named 'Maurice the Master'. * In 2014 FCBC helped to donate a new Stamfli 4+ to UCBC named 'Floreat Castellum Boat Club' * In 2017 FCBC helped to donate a Vespoli 8+ named 'Eva Schumacher-Reid' To join FCBC, please contact us. David, President davidgbshaw@hotmail.com Robert, Treasurer robert.brownell@ucbc.co.uk