Welcome to the Northern Virginia Rowing Club (NVRC).

We row on the Occoquan River, undoubtedly one of the finest protected rowing venues in the world. Since the club was founded by the late Eric Rothstein in the summer of 1999, we have provided sweep rowing (in a boat with 7 other rowers and a coxswain) instruction for hundreds of adults in the Northern Virginia area. Our one month Learn-To-Row (LTR) program is perfect for those parents of high school rowers who want to just give it a try (so they understand their child when he/she says they caught a "crab") or those people previously unconnected with rowing who just want a zero impact form of exercise (while 80% of the rowing effort is in the legs, the zero impact reduces chances of any ankle, knee and hip injuries) in the peaceful natural setting of the river. NVRC also provides an outlet for experienced adult rowers. The club encourages rowers who have completed the LTR program (or who have previously rowed in high school or college) to gain further experience rowing with other experienced rowers in its recreational rowing program. On the other hand, for those interested in racing, we have a competitive program in which the rowers vie for seats on the most competitive boats. All NVRC members are encouraged to row in the 5,000 meter "head" races held on the Occoquan in the fall. So, whether you are a novice learning to row for the first time or an experienced recreational or competition rower, we would love to see you in June.