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
Castleconnell Sprint Regatta 2025
Waterford Boat Club Shines at Castleconnell Regatta Waterford Boat Club travelled to Castleconnell Boat Club Co. Limerick on Saturday 17th April for a fantastic day of racing, greeted by clear blue skies and perfect rowing conditions. With an impressive 32 entries, all Waterford athletes were excited to take on the 5-lane, 500-meter course. Due to […]
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 […]