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.
Join us for our 145 Year anniversary with an event at Dooley's Hotel on 11th Nov 2023. Click here for more details.
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
Thanks to Tesco Poleberry
Huge thanks to Shelly, Christina & Ryan from Tesco Poleberry Waterford for dropping by the Club this week with a donation from the blue chip collection. It’s greatly appreciated by the club. Tesco Poleberry made this donation as part of the Tesco Community Fund scheme which supports good causes in their communities. Thanks again.
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 […]