Brown Cup is modeled after the historic Oxford / Cambridge Boat Race where two eight oared shells race head to head over the winding Thames River. It is rowed annually each spring. The UBC / UVic Boat Race started in 1993 and the location alternates from Vancouver to Victoria every other year.

BROWN CUP 2009 – JOHN M.S. LECKY UBC BOATHOUSE
 
Schedule of Events
 
Friday March 27
 
7:00am – 6:00pm                                               Race Course open for training
6:00pm – 8:00pm                                               UBC Alumni Reception
 
 
Saturday March 28
 
7:00am                                                                  Reserve Crews Launch
8:00am                                                                  Women’s Reserve
8:10am                                                                  Men’s Reserve Race
8:30am                                                                  Varsity Crew’s Launch
9:15am                                                                  Women’s Brown Cup Race
9:30am                                                                  Men’s Brown Cup Race
10:00am                                                                Awards Ceremony
10:15am                                                                Team Brunch