The Corvallis Rowing Club (CRC) is a non-profit Masters rowing club based in Corvallis, Oregon, USA. It was established in 1993 by local rowing alumni with a mission to provide rowing education, enjoyment, and fitness in a team-oriented atmosphere for people of Corvallis and surrounding communities.
The club is comprised of about 50 members, including men and women ranging in age from 21 to over 70. Rowing skills range from novices to highly experienced gold medalists. We compete in local and regional Masters regattas and several at the national level. Individual goals vary from aggressive training and serious competition to those who row to stay fit and active.
CRC owns a fleet of eights, fours, and a quad, including oars, cox boxes, and other support equipment. Several members own personal singles and doubles. Through a partnership agreement with Oregon State crew, the club trains on the Willamette River out of the Oregon State University Rowing Center which is located on the east bank of the river (left at the light immediately after crossing the Van Buren Street Bridge).
Our sights are set on Opening Day 2022 with a guaranteed entry, since 2020 and 2021 were cancelled. In 2019, our M60+ won G-O-L-D by 4/100th of a second. That's win of about 9 inches. See video.
Events & Updates
Learn-to-Row Day
Saturday, June 3, 2023
9:30am – noon
A 2.5 hour rowing experience offered by our Club’s experienced master rowers and many CRC volunteers. This event provides a glimpse into the world of rowing.
Get REGISTRATION and other details.
Beginning Rowing Classes
Beginning Rowing Session I
July 2023 (dates TBD), Mon & Wed (5:30-7:30pm)
3 weeks; 6 classes
Beginning Rowing Session II
August 2023 (dates TBD), Mon, Wed, & Fri (5:30-7:30pm)
2 weeks, 6 classes
OSU Rowing 2023 Youth Rowing Camps
Session I: June (dates TBD)
Session II: July (dates TBD)
For ages 13-19
http://www.oregonstaterowingcamps.com/
Socrates the Rower
How Rowing Informs Philosophy
by John Frohnmayer
This book, written by our own John Frohnmayer, is a surprisingly practical blend of rowing and philosophy presented in a witty, insightful, and casual dialogue that is typical of the buoyant style of John, the rower… more
