About Us
​
Welcome to Hereford Rowing Club!
​
Since 1861, we have been committed to promoting rowing in the city and surrounding areas. Our club is located on the banks of the beautiful River Wye, just a minute's walk from the historic centre of Hereford. We offer a great environment for rowing at any level or age, and our facilities can be booked for parties/functions. We also offer camping, parking, launching/landing and canoe hire. Contact us to enjoy the facilities along this beautiful stretch of the River Wye.
Mission
Hereford Rowing Club is a community of passionate rowers who are committed to achieving excellence in all aspects of our sport. We aim to exhibit the values of teamwork, competitiveness, and spirit that defines Hereford Rowing Club, while also fostering and growing our rowing community
Vision
Our goal is to become the leading rowing club in the West Midlands and Wales.
Values
Our core values of spirit are inclusivity, friendship, and commitment. Our teamwork is based on trust, mutual support, and personal growth, and we're always striving to be the best we can be. When it comes to competition, we represent the Hereford Rowing Club community with pride and integrity at all rowing events!
Meet our Team - HRC Committee
​We take great pride in our dedicated committee, whose commitment and hard work significantly contribute to the success of HRC. Each member brings unique skills and perspectives, collaborating to support our mission. Their passion and determination not only drive meaningful change but also nurture a sense of community. We truly could not accomplish our goals without the invaluable efforts of our committee members and thank them for being such an essential part of our journey!
Mike Price
President
Nigel Fraser
Chair
Chris Head
Captain
Norman Matthews
Committee Member & Trustee
Donna Williams
Vice Chair and Safety Officer
Barry Watkins
Treasurer
Jim Williams
Committee Member
Sam Green
Committee Member
Kelly Olive
Committee Member
Tristram Lee Jones
Committee Member
HRC Coaches
Ben While
Giles Warner
Liam McSherry
Guy Williams
History of our Club
For sustained beauty it is hardly conceivable that a more attractive river than the Wye exists in England, traversing as it does some of the most beautiful scenery in Wales and England.
Until the advent of railways there was a considerable amount of commercial traffic along the river, dependent however on the state of the water, which on a dry summer rendered the progress of barges almost impossible, and in a wet winter highly hazardous. But in one or two places the flow of the stream was so placid at almost all times that a certain amount of pleasure boating was possible, particularly near Hereford and Ross.
​
Naturally the competitive element arose and from time to time contests were arranged between rival crews or single scullers. As a result Hereford Rowing Club was established in 1859 and a clubhouse has stood on the present sight for most of the subsequent years.
​​​The first recorded regatta at Hereford took place in 1859 and the first Hereford City Regatta was run in 1886 and in those days it also included a swimming gala.
​
The largest of our boathouses - the eights boathouse - was built in 1955, with the present day Clubhouse being opened in 1958.
​
It is with thanks to Mr Isaac Cohen, who in the mid-fifties produced a 200 page document recording the history of Hereford Rowing club, that we offer a deeper insight of Hereford Rowing Club, which you may download HERE
​
There is also a lovely article that appeared in an edition of 'In Our Age' which you may read HERE