The club in its current form was founded in 1972, following the merger of the Norwich Amateur Rowing Association and Yare Club. However, a Norfolk and Norwich Rowing Club existed before the formation of the Yare Rowing Club in 1890 and Norwich Amateur Rowing Association in 1892. The club has produced multiple British champion crews and in 2024
Samantha Redgrave won a silver medal at the
2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. == Honours ==