It is a tradition in rowing to name a boat after someone who has made a significant contribution to the sport and club.
Club president Tony Gomez said the ORC had "gone for the new and old" when picking the monikers.
"We went back through the records and selected some rowers and coaches from the good old days as well as some of our current rowers at the moment who are doing very well nationally or even internationally."
The club has had some stunning success in the past 10 years with the likes of Jack O’Leary, Hannah Duggan, Zoe McBride and Bryce Abernethy.
"They raised the bar for secondary school rowing in Otago, they all went on to row for New Zealand and are still involved in the sport today," Gomez said.
Bryce Abernethy had a boat named after him last year, the other three caught up on Sunday. The other three boats were named Lorraine Drew, J&J Werges and J McGrath. Lorraine Drew is a lifelong rower and committed supporter of the club who is still an active masters rower.
Jack and John Werges were a father and son combination who had many successes on the water.
Jack McGrath won multiple New Zealand championships from 1901 to 1904 and was the club patron until 1951. He raced competitively for 50 years.
The day was also memorable for Dean Winton. He was made a life member at the AGM, also held on Sunday. He joined the club as a school boy and returned as a master.
"He has been a long serving committee member and has been instrumental in running the club over a long period of time," Gomez said.
The ORC recently received $78,000 in grants which helped pay for the new boats.
• The North End Rowing Club will celebrate its 125th anniversary this weekend. President Mike Waddell said the celebration would get under way on Friday night with a welcoming which about 90 people were expected to attend.
There would be an opportunity for people to go for a row on Saturday morning followed by photos and, in the evening, a formal dinner at Toitu.
About 200 people were expected to attend the dinner, including two-time Olympic champion Hamish Bond, who was one of the guest speakers.
On Sunday there would be a small memorial service to honour those who had died or made sacrifices.
"It is just a time to reflect and tell stories and share friendships and carry on the great traditions that rowing has," Waddell said.
