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
AGM 2024
Notice is hereby given that the 2024 Waterford Boat Club AGM will take place on Wednesday 20th of November at 7.30pm in club premises at Canada Street. R McHugh (Club secretary)
Olympic Rowathon July 2024
As part of the club’s fundraising activities a Rowathon was held on Friday 26 July in City Square shopping center in Waterford. The idea was that our members would row the distance between Waterford and Paris on ergs (rowing machines) throughout the day to mark the upcoming Paris Olympics and the huge Irish participation across […]
Irish Rowing Championships 2024
This years rowing season culminated in the biggest ever Irish Rowing Championships at the National Rowing Centre in Farran, Co Cork. The 2024 event lasted three full days (from Friday, July 12th, to Sunday, July 14th) and featured an impressive lineup of 916 crews, 51 clubs, 1169 competitors, 216 races, and 54 events. Waterford Boat Club […]