New York Rowing Clubs

New York boasts a number of rowing clubs that are perfect for beginners, intermediates and professionals. People trying to learn the sport often pick the Hudson River as a popular learning spot. Rowing can help people who want to lose weight, increase fitness and upper-body strength and meet new people.

  1. New York Rowing Association

    • The New York Rowing Association was formed in 1914, although its roots can be traced back to the Harlem Regatta Association formed in 1866. It offers programs for juniors including pre-fall training, as well as for adults and masters. Masters are classed as experienced former collegiate, high school or club rowers. Programs last 12 months and consist of on-the-water rowing during spring, summer and fall and indoor rowing during winter. The club is located in the Harlem River between the Hudson and East rivers in New York City.

      419 Lafayette Street

      New York, NY 10003

      212.277.8018

      nyrowing.org.s65642.gridserver.com

    Sebago Canoe Club

    • Racing has quite a history at Sebago with paddlers training in national, international and Olympic-style competitions. Some members are national champions. In addition to rowing, the Sebago Canoe Club in Brooklyn also offers lessons in sea kayaking, canoeing and sailing.

      1400 Paerdegat Avenue North

      Brooklyn, New York 11236

      718.241.3683

      sebagocanoeclub.org

    Piermont Rowing Club

    • The Piermont Rowing Club was founded 11 years ago and boasts 55 members in 2010. It is located in Piermont on the western side of the Hudson River, in New York City, and its season runs from April to November. Members keep in touch during winter through regular social events. Club members participate in a mentoring and coaching programs for beginners and intermediates. Training either happens through individual mentors or in groups.

      P.O. Box 443

      Piermont, NY 10968

      info@piermontrowing.org

      piermontrowing.org

    AngryFish Rowing Club

    • The AngryFish Rowing Club provides youth and adult rowing programs in 4 and 8-man boats. Members must pass a swimming test and can learn skills in quick or extended classes. The club is in the city of Troy on the east bank of the Hudson River, near Albany.

      518-852-3368

      info@angryfishrowing.org

      abysshole.com

    New Rochelle Rowing Club

    • The New Rochelle Rowing Club, in Hudson Park, New York City, was formed in 1880 and offers lessons to rowers as well as kayakers and sailors. It is part of the New York Rowing Association, and like its sister club on Lafayette Street, it offers programs for juniors, adults and masters. Programs include pre-fall training, cross country and body conditioning.

      99 Hudson Park

      New Rochelle, NY 10804

      (914) 636-9717

      newrochellerowingclub.com

    Newburgh Rowing Club

    • The Newburgh Rowing Club offers year-round programs to teach and promote rowing. Membership is open to adults and children older than 12 and in summer 2010, it offered summer rowing camps, a learn to row program, canoeing and kayaking, and a masters row program. The club is located in the city of Newburgh in Orange County, about 97 km north of New York City.

      13 Lexington Drive

      Newburgh, NY 12550

      541-2313

      cityofnewburgh-ny.gov/rec/rowing.htm