A rowing club in an historic Victorian building on the Wellington waterfront, by the lagoon on Taranaki Street Wharf, a few minutes' walk from the city centre. The club was formed in 1885 and is one of the major rowing clubs in the lower North Island.
The club has produced national representatives and is competitive at school, club and Masters regattas. Members range from high school age to people still rowing in their 80s. The main season runs from 1 August to 31 March, with many squads training over winter. New rowers are welcome, and the website invites people to register or find out about squads. The club also offers non-rowing memberships for supporters and alumni.
The upstairs function room has views over the harbour and the lagoon, and is hired out for weddings, conferences, team days and events. The club is a registered charity, funded by subscriptions, grants, donations and sponsorship. It uses that money to maintain its boats and historic building, and to help rowers who face financial hardship.