Clubs usually have a boathouse with racks to store boats, and a dock or slipway to get them into the water.
Many clubs host rowing competitions, known as regattas or head races, and send teams to compete in other regattas and head races.
There are indoor rowing regattas, such as CRASH-B Sprints which takes place every winter in Boston.
For example, many high schools and universities maintain an alumni rowing club.
The club status must be maintained in order to participate in events sanctioned by British Rowing, USRowing, or other governing bodies.