Oxford University set off, rowing boat (9)

I believe the answer is:

outrigger

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'rowing boat' is the definition.
'outrigger' can be an answer for 'boat' (I've seen this before). I'm not sure about the 'rowing' bit.

'oxford university set off' is the wordplay.
'oxford university' becomes 'OU'.
'set off' becomes 'trigger' (synonyms).
'ou'+'trigger'='OUTRIGGER'

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(Other definitions for outrigger that I've seen before include "Canoe with stabilisers" , "projection for various purposes" , "Git, our Reg (anag.); boat" , "Ship's stabilising float" , "Projecting stabiliser" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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