Overview
Agecroft Rowing Club was formed in 1861 from a merger of rowing clubs on the River Irwell, which makes it one of the oldest open-membership rowing clubs in the world. Since 2004 it has had a purpose-built boathouse beside the Salford Watersports Centre at Salford Quays, opposite Old Trafford. Crews train on a 5 km stretch of the Irwell and the Quays that has almost no other river traffic. The fleet includes modern eights and fours, and the club has a gym, a learn-to-row programme, junior and masters squads, and indoor Go Row classes. It is also home to Salford University Boat Club and runs the Agecroft Head every October.
- Founded
- 1861
- Federation
- British Rowing
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Regattas and series
Run or hosted by the club, per the club website. Dates and notices are on the club site.
- Agecroft Headhead race at Salford Quays; 10 October 2026
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History and achievements
- 1861Agecroft is formed in October from Irwell rowing clubs; the first boathouse is in the grounds of Agecroft Hall
- 1866Floods sweep the boathouse away; a brick boathouse follows near Douglas Green weir
- 1934The club moves half a mile upstream near Kersal Cell
- 2000With the Irwell weeded up, the club moves to a temporary shed at Salford Quays
- 2004The new boathouse at the Salford Quays watersports centre opens in March
Location
- Position
- 53°28.26′ N 2°17.34′ W
53.47094, -2.28905 - Address
- Water Sports Centre, 15 The Quays, Salford Quays
Frequently asked
Does Agecroft Rowing Club run courses?
Yes. The club lists these courses: Learn to Row and Junior Learn to Row.
When was Agecroft Rowing Club founded?
In 1861.
Which regattas does the club run?
According to the club website, among others: Agecroft Head.