Location | 13/2 Baroj Road, Rabindra Sarobar Kolkata – 700029 ![]() (Map) |
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Home water | Rabindra Sarovar Lake |
Founded | 25 August 1929 |
Former names | Marvari Rowing Club |
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Membership | 2600 (approx) |
Affiliations | Rowing Federation of India |
Website | www |
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The Bengal Rowing Club is a rowing club located in Kolkata, India. The club, also known as the BRC, was founded in 1929 by GD Birla on the site of a former lakeside bank.[1]
The foundation stone of the Bengal Rowing Club (then Marvari Rowing Club) club was laid on 25 August 1929. It took 6 years to finish constructions and finalise arrangements. The sports club was opened to its members in 1935. The club came to notice for its casual attire rules and intake of women members, which was in stark contrast to some of the other British clubs around the city. This was a sign of Indians uniting to non-cooperate with British raj rules and establish their own rules.[2]
Rowing is the primary sport of the club. Several championships are organised throughout the year. These include: