Waterford Boat Club has been based in our city since 1878. At almost 150 years old, it is the oldest sports club in the city and we are proud to say, one of the original founding members of Rowing Ireland. We have a deep history in the city and would attribute our survival to the generosity of our local members and businesses.
Waterford Boat Club is Waterford’s City’s only Rowing Club. Established in 1878, it is the oldest sports club in the city and we are proud to say, one of the original founding members of Rowing Ireland.
Canada Street is located just off William Street in Waterford City. Take the turn opposite “The Three Shippes” Bar and we are based on the Left hand side of Canada Street, opposite the Marina Hotel.
Interested in joining Waterford Boat Club? You can reach out to us via the link below.
Latest Galleries
Please see below a selection of images of our members training hard, competing, having fun and winning a few medals.
Latest Club News
Limerick Regatta 2025
Race Report Limerick regatta took place on Saturday 26th April 2025 at O’Briens Bridge in Co Clare. The club had 14 entries on the day. The races are run over over 4 lanes on a 1400 meter course (1000m for J14 and under). Luckily the weather was unseasonably warm and dry and made for a […]
Skibbereen Regatta Apr 2025
Race Report Skibbereen hosted the first Grand League regatta of the season at the National Rowing Centre (NRC) over the weekend of the 12th/13th April. Waterford Boat Club had a total of 21 entries over the weekend. Grand League races (J16 and older) were raced over 2000 metres, J15 was over 1500m, and J13/J14 over […]
Commercial Regatta Apr 2025
The traditional opening weekend of the year for regattas normaly takes place in Nepture (Sat) and Commercial (Sun) in Islandbridge in Dublin. The tight winding course down the Liffey makes for a tough challenge for the uninitiated but always results in incredibly exciting racing. The course is a 2 lane 1000m and 1200m stretch of […]