Rowing

As the name would suggest, the Belfast Boat Club originated as a boating Club. The Club founded in 1887, remains one of the foremost clubs in the country with a rich pedigree and enviable history.

Today’s oarsmen and women uphold the legacy with their total commitment to the sport and the bond of friendship which rowing brings.

Still launching directly onto the River Lagan, our new boathouse is a state of the art facility housing 40 boats and an ergot room.

The benefits of joining rowing at the Belfast Boat Club are several. For example the membership fee, not only includes registration to the IRAU but also allows the rower to take advantage of every other facility in the Club.

Rowing is a marvellous sport and we would encourage anyone over 18 to come on board. Established crews who wish to house their boat at the facility and row out from this point on the River Lagan are also welcome.

The senior squad trains up to four days a week on the water at weekends and evenings along with some land and gym training. They compete throughout Ireland and at the British and World Masters Championships in eights, coxed and coxless fours, double sculls and pairs.

The club operates a policy where boys and girls under 18 years old are not allowed to take part in sweep rowing (where each person in the boat operates with one oar) and therefore we would encourage them to consider joining the Lagan Sculler’s Club and hopefully join us later.

Anyone wishing to hear more about rowing at the Belfast Boat Club should contact the reception or the Rowing Convenor. Contact details are above.