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.
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
145th Anniversary Dinner Dance
By Ger McCarthy Waterford Boat Club, Waterford’s oldest sports club, held their 145th anniversary dinner dance at Dooley’s Hotel on Saturday 11th November. A fantastic turnout of past and present members and friends of the club made for a wonderful evening. One particularly distinguished guest in attendance was the Mayor of Waterford, Joe Conway, an […]
St Michaels Head of the River 2023
After a few months break WBC were back racing at St Michael’s Head of the River on Oct 7th 2023 on an unseasonably warm and dry day. Racing took place from O’Briens Bridge in Co Clare where recent heavy rain led to high river heights. Nonetheless the race went ahead as planned. The course was […]
AGM 2023
Notice is hereby given that the 2023 AGM for Waterford Boat Club will be held on Tuesday the 24th of October at 7.30pm at the club premises. R McHugh (sec)