The boathouse is on the west (here briefly south) bank of the river next to Lendal Bridge and in Memorial Gardens.

Its boat storage is overcrowded owing to the size of the club and the level of activity.

Downstream the river is wider with less severe bends, but is less interesting and, especially in summer, is sometimes congested with excursion craft, cabin cruisers and hired motor-boats.

[2] The club runs or assists with five events throughout the year, including 2 heads and 3 regattas.

Beginning at Leeds University Steps, and finishing close to York City Rowing Club's landing stage - in all, the course is roughly 500 metres (1,600 ft).

Recently, they have written two articles about York City Rowing Club, one about a grant received,[5] and another about an elderly rower (a former Olympian).