Established in 1881, the club is located on the shores of the Chinna Creek, a coastal lagoon adjacent to the Arabian Sea harbour.

Beyond its sporting amenities, the club's colonial waterfront building and well-maintained garden serve as the backdrop for social gatherings and events at its restaurant.

[5] Organised rowing in Karachi has roots dating back to 1866, marked by the inaugural regatta held during that year.

On this date, a gathering of fifteen British men convened, laying the foundation for the club's membership and setting the course for its illustrious history.

[6] Right from the beginning, the boat-house described in 1890 as “a pretty châlet of wood club”, had a social function as meeting place for the privileged of those days.