Riverside Boat Club, founded in 1869 is a non-profit community of rowers
comprising about 250 men and women. Membership is open to all who
demonstrate a competence in rowing, comply with Club rules and are willing
to provide service to the Club.
From the beginning, Riverside's hallmark has been racing. Riverside scullers
were nationally ranked soon after the club's founding, and the club's first team-
boat national title was won in 1894. In 1936, Riverside earned the right to
represent the US in the four-with at the Olympics. Since then, many athletes
have temporarily traded their blue and white stripes for red, white and blue
blades of the US team to compete in World Championship regattas and the
Olympic Games. But just as important, Riverside continues to be a dominant
force in the club and masters racing circuit as well.
The one constant at Riverside through our 140+-year history is that the
involvement of the membership defines the club. All management and running
of the club is by volunteer effort. Hundreds of people have worked to achieve
Riverside's goal of affordable, quality rowing at all levels. We welcome new
members who will continue the traditions of Riverside