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Rowing The recipe is simple: Take one river (Schuylkill) Add a beautiful setting (Fairmount Park) and a fantastic city (Philadelphia) Include a handful of boathouses Mix in a whole lot of enthusiasm and interest Result: A great venue for rowing. From a single rower on a peaceful river in the early morn to an exciting regatta with lots of noise, colors and fan fare -- rowers of all ages and skill levels flock to the Schuylkill River to practice, compete, learn and last, but not least, enjoy the sport of rowing. Much of the park's rowing activity centers around Boathouse Row which is near the Philadelphia Museum of Art and sandwiched between Kelly Drive and the Schuylkill River. Along Boathouse Row, you'll find twelve structures. The first if Fairmount Park's recreation center, Lloyd Hall, at #1 Boathouse Row. Rowing clubs claim the next ten buildings. Each club is a member of the Schuylkill Navy of Philadelphia, the oldest amateur athletic governing body in America. The Sedgely Club, a private social club, rounds out the Row. Further down the River, you'll find the East Park Canoe Club and the Philadelphia Canoe Club. Throughout the year, some of the clubs located along Boathouse Row hold programs for rowers of every skill level. Fairmount Park too hosts a summer rowing camp for young adults. Find more information about the boathouses below. Boathouse Information
Fairmount Rowing Association Contact Info: Tel 215-769-9693 E-mail rowing@fairmountrowing.org Location: Fairmount Rowing Association #2 Boathouse Row, Kelly Drive Philadelphia, PA 19130
Crescent Boat Club Contact Info: Tel 215-978-9816 Location: Crescent Boat Club #5 Boathouse Row, Kelly Drive Philadelphia, PA 19130
Bachelors Barge Club Contact Info: Tel 215-236-4328 www.bachelorsbargeclub.org Location: Bachelors Barge Club #6 Boathouse Row, Kelly Drive Philadelphia, PA 19130
University Barge Club Contact Info: Tel 215-232-2293 www.hosr.org/ubc Location: University Barge Club #7-#8 Boathouse Row, Kelly Drive Philadelphia, PA 19130
The Malta Boat Club Contact Info: Tel 215-769-9030 Location: Malta Boat Club #9 Boathouse Row, Kelly Drive Philadelphia, PA 19130
The Vesper Boat Club Contact Info: Tel 215-769-9615 www.vesperboatclub.org Location: Vesper Boat Club John B. Kelly, Jr. Memorial Boathouse #10 Boathouse Row, Kelly Drive Philadelphia, PA 19130-1002
College Boat Club Contact Info: Tel 215-978-8918 Location: College Boat Club #11 Boathouse Row, Kelly Drive Philadelphia, PA 19130
Penn Athletic Club Rowing Association (Penn AC) Contact Info: Tel 215-978-9458 Location: Penn Athletic Club Rowing Association (Penn AC) #12 Boathouse Row, Kelly Drive Philadelphia, PA 19130 Rental Information: Keith Washlick, House Manager 215-745-4269
Undine Barge Club Contact Info: Tel 215-765-9244 Location: Undine Barge Club #13 Boathouse Row, Kelly Drive Philadelphia, PA 19130
Philadelphia Girls' Rowing Club (PGRC) Contact Info: Tel 215-978-8824 www.boathouserow.org/clubs/pgrc.html Location: Philadelphia Girls' Rowing Club (PGRC) #14 Boat House Row, Kelly Drive Philadelphia, PA 19130   East Park Canoe House Fairmount Park's Boathouses come in many shapes and sizes. Some boathouses, such as the East Park Canoe House, are separate from the well-known Victorian collection along Boathouse Row. In 1915, Fairmount Park Chief Engineer Walter Smedley designed this Canoe House as a mission revival building. You'll recognize this public boathouse by its distinctive red tile roof. Home to the Temple University Owl's rowing program today, the East Park Canoe House is "regatta central." Location: East Park Canoe House East Fairmount Park 2400 John B. Kelly Drive  Philadelphia Canoe Club Also known as Colony Castle, the Philadelphia Canoe Club is one of the few surviving mill buildings in the Wissahickon Valley. When you have some time, check out its long and storied history. Since the early twentieth century, paddlers of the Philadelphia Canoe Club have called it home. A variety of water training courses including novice whitewater instruction, flatwater instruction, Nescopeck intermediate whitewater training camp, winter pool rolling sessions and sea kayaking lessons are offered at the Club! Come to the Annual Open House in July and take a tour, learn its history and discover the unique programs offered at the confluence of the Wissahickon Creek and the Schuylkill River. Contact Info: www.philacanoe.org Location: Philadelphia Canoe Club Wissahickon Park 4900 Ridge Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19128 |
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