Boat (Ladies & Men's)

Members of the Ladies and Men's Boat Club at the National Rowing Championships

The Ladies & Men’s Boat Clubs are amongst the strongest and most vibrant rowing clubs in Ireland.

University rowing is mainly in 8 and 4 man boats where the importance of teamwork is greatest. The Ladies and Men’s Boat Clubs are amongst the strongest, most vibrant rowing clubs in Ireland. Both clubs place a great deal of emphasis on novices. Although the sport requires a high level of fitness and technical ability, beginners build their strength, stamina and technical proficiency very quickly under expert coaches. The development of rowers with previous experience is also important to the clubs. All rowers benefit from the first rate coaching, mentoring and access to superb facilities and equipment.

A wide programme of competitive activities is a feature of ladies and men’s rowing including Heads of the River and all national regattas, as well as visits to overseas regattas and a warm weather training camp to Seville each January. Members have also successfully represented Ireland at European Championships, World Championships, World Cups and Olympic Games.