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Belfast Boat Club

A Multi Sport and Leisure Club in South Belfast

Belfast Boat Club is a leading sports and leisure club set on the banks of the River Lagan, Belfast.

Founded in 1876, Belfast Boat Club has a rich history and a stunning riverside setting on the banks of the River Lagan. Just minutes from the city, it’s a hub for rowing, tennis, padel, and squash, offering sport, fitness, and a thriving social scene.

With great facilities and a welcoming community, it’s the perfect place to stay active and connect.

What We Offer

Tennis

Belfast Boat Club tennis welcomes players of all ages and skill levels. Whether you're looking to improve your game, meet new friends, or enjoy the timeless appeal of this classic sport, we're here to help you every step of the way.

Padel Tennis

Dive into the action with padel tennis at Belfast Boat Club! This fast-paced and dynamic sport is all about fun, fitness, and social play. Join us on the courts to compete, learn, and connect with a lively and welcoming community.

Rowing

Experience the unique combination of fitness, teamwork, and nature with rowing at Belfast Boat Club. Whether you're honing your skills or enjoying time on the river, it's a great way to challenge yourself and be part of a supportive community.

Squash

Squash at Belfast Boat Club offers a fast-paced, strategic workout that blends skill with fitness. Our top-tier facilities provide the perfect setting to improve your game and enjoy the competitive spirit in a friendly environment.

Gym

The gym at Belfast Boat Club is equipped to help you reach your fitness goals, from building strength to enhancing endurance. With a motivating atmosphere and modern facilities, it's the ideal place to push yourself and achieve lasting results.

Social

The social side of Belfast Boat Club is all about bringing people together through engaging events. From celebrating Wimbledon Day to enjoying lively gatherings with fellow sports fans, there's always an opportunity to connect and have fun.

Event News

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Saturday saw the Boat Club Squash Open take place at the club, well done to everyone who took part and congratulations to all the winners!!

We had 4 men’s sections and a women’s section (including a couple of first time tennis players who loved it). Anyone interested in having a go please get in touch!

Special thanks to our president Barry for presenting our trophies and for the lovely flowers presented to recent Italian open winner Lydia.
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Saturday saw the Boat Club Squash Open take place at the club, well done to everyone who took part and congratulations to all the winners!!
  
We had 4 men’s sections and a women’s section (including a couple of first time tennis players who loved it). Anyone interested in having a go please get in touch!

Special thanks to our president Barry for presenting our trophies and for the lovely flowers presented to recent Italian open winner Lydia.
2 weeks ago

Our junior tennis awards took place on Sunday night to put a cap on another great season of coaching and achievement for our junior section.

Thanks to Fetherstons we all get to wear our sponsored t-shirts, particular when competing in the B&D Juvenile Leagues. Their sponsorship is never taken for granted and we hugely appreciate the support.

The spirit among the junior section is buoyant, and the night was an opportunity to highlight those who truly excelled this past year, as well as say goodbye to some juniors who are moving on.

We also announced our new Junior Captain and Vice Captain for the 2025-2026 season and we are delighted to appoint two excellent young men:

Cormac as Vice Captain

Leo as Junior Captain.

Thanks to all the parents for their dedication to their kids’ tennis and for driving various teams all round the country.

We have a packed schedule of summer camps and tournaments and we hope all the players are inspired to play and compete even more.

Newcomer Female: Summer R

Newcomer Male: Levi S

Most Improved Female: Chloe R

Most Improved Male: Henry W

Personality of the Year Female: Sophia O

Personality of the Year Male: Edward H

Team of the Year: U18 Girls C4s & U14 Girls B1s

Performance of the Year: Grace G

Comeback of the Year: Ruby S

Volunteer of the Year: Evie H

Leavers: Maia, Lauren, Katie G, William, Jemma

Most Valuable Player Female: Isabella J

Most Valuable Player Male: Conor H
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Our junior tennis awards took place on Sunday night to put a cap on another great season of coaching and achievement for our junior section.

Thanks to Fetherstons we all get to wear our sponsored t-shirts, particular when competing in the B&D Juvenile Leagues. Their sponsorship is never taken for granted and we hugely appreciate the support.

The spirit among the junior section is buoyant, and the night was an opportunity to highlight those who truly excelled this past year, as well as say goodbye to some juniors who are moving on.

We also announced our new Junior Captain and Vice Captain for the 2025-2026 season and we are delighted to appoint two excellent young men:

Cormac as Vice Captain

Leo as Junior Captain.

Thanks to all the parents for their dedication to their kids’ tennis and for driving various teams all round the country.

We have a packed schedule of summer camps and tournaments and we hope all the players are inspired to play and compete even more.

Newcomer Female: Summer R

Newcomer Male: Levi S

Most Improved Female: Chloe R

Most Improved Male: Henry W

Personality of the Year Female: Sophia O

Personality of the Year Male: Edward H

Team of the Year: U18 Girls C4s & U14 Girls B1s

Performance of the Year: Grace G

Comeback of the Year: Ruby S

Volunteer of the Year: Evie H

Leavers: Maia, Lauren, Katie G, William, Jemma

Most Valuable Player Female: Isabella J

Most Valuable Player Male: Conor H

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Congratulations to you all and a big thank you to those who work with the juniors. No junior club is possible without the hard work of the organisers. So, well done to everyone involved. 👏👏

It was a great awards night. We have a strong junior section and I am so proud of them all. They are a very important part of our club. They are our club’s future.

2 weeks ago

The 2025 Marlborough Clinic Ulster Open & Masters finished on Saturday having enjoyed the best week of weather the historic tournament has probably ever seen.

Spectators were out in force for finals’ day and the matches did not disappoint with some dextrous displays of highly skilled shots from both singles winners.

Congratulations to Lisa Ryan and Cian McDonnell for becoming the champions this year and to Caitlin McCullough and Jordan McKeown for reaching the finals.

We had umpires in the chair and a sponsors balcony, staffed by our Junior Captain & Committee, which added to the sense of occasion.

We owe a great deal of thanks to Marlborough Clinic for their generous sponsorship, without which, the tournament simply could not run. Brenda, Andrew and her team have been so supportive behind the scenes too, and both were present on Finals’ Day to enjoy the action. Thanks also to Jonathan Keys Opticians for providing Rayban sunglasses to the two singles’ winners - much needed on one of the sunniest days of the year. Renee also attended the finals and has been a huge advocate for our club for many years, with her eldest son being immediate past Junior Captain.

There are many others in need of thanks but these were all covered in the excellent speeches from the winners and UBTI President Greg O’Rawe who works tirelessly for Ulster Tennis, as does Club President Barry McDevitte for the Boat Club.

We hope to see everyone again next year and for a full rundown of results, go to the tournament software page.

A final congratulations to all the winners in the Masters & Open categories, and thanks to every competitor who entered this year.

Tournament season at Boat Club is just beginning:
Adult Club Championships: 21-26 July
Ulster Junior Open: 28 July - 2 August
Knightsbridge Wealth Management Ulster Graded Open: 21-25 August

Plenty of tennis to play for at the Belfast Boat Club, and we also have a packed summer programme of Adult & Junior tennis camps too.

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The 2025 Marlborough Clinic Ulster Open & Masters finished on Saturday having enjoyed the best week of weather the historic tournament has probably ever seen. 

Spectators were out in force for finals’ day and the matches did not disappoint with some dextrous displays of highly skilled shots from both singles winners.

Congratulations to Lisa Ryan and Cian McDonnell for becoming the champions this year and to Caitlin McCullough and Jordan McKeown for reaching the finals.

We had umpires in the chair and a sponsors balcony, staffed by our Junior Captain & Committee, which added to the sense of occasion.

We owe a great deal of thanks to Marlborough Clinic for their generous sponsorship, without which, the tournament simply could not run. Brenda, Andrew and her team have been so supportive behind the scenes too, and both were present on Finals’ Day to enjoy the action. Thanks also to Jonathan Keys Opticians for providing Rayban sunglasses to the two singles’ winners - much needed on one of the sunniest days of the year. Renee also attended the finals and has been a huge advocate for our club for many years, with her eldest son being immediate past Junior Captain.

There are many others in need of thanks but these were all covered in the excellent speeches from the winners and UBTI President Greg O’Rawe who works tirelessly for Ulster Tennis, as does Club President Barry McDevitte for the Boat Club.

We hope to see everyone again next year and for a full rundown of results, go to the tournament software page.

A final congratulations to all the winners in the Masters & Open categories, and thanks to every competitor who entered this year.

Tournament season at Boat Club is just beginning:
Adult Club Championships: 21-26 July
Ulster Junior Open: 28 July - 2 August
Knightsbridge Wealth Management Ulster Graded Open: 21-25 August 

Plenty of tennis to play for at the Belfast Boat Club, and we also have a packed summer programme of Adult & Junior tennis camps too.

😎🎾

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She wanted to dance and thought Barry was going to sing!