ARC Member Page
Below are some helpful resource to keep your rowing successful on Lady Bird Lake!
Support Our 42nd Annual Heart of Texas Regatta
The Heart of the Texas is an Austin tradition since 1983. This 1,000 meter sprint race on a seven lane course is a two day, show-stopping event. It attracts rowers of all ages from more than 30 clubs. For many teams it is the kick off to the spring racing season.
Membership Perks
ARC Kayak and Paddleboards
- Free kayak / Paddleboarding 10% off tours
- Must present FOB at desk for discount
Retro Boats
- 30% discount
RO-Fitness
- 20% discount on Single Use Passes
- 5- lesson package
Resources, Handbooks and References
Managing Director
Carol Baxter – Carol.Baxter@austinrowing.org
Rowing Operation Manager
Claire Duesdieker – claire.duesdieker@austinrowing.org
Director of Rental Operations
Aubrea Rudder – Aubrea.Rudder@austinrowing.org
Board of Directors
Managing Director, carol.baxter@austinrowing.org – Carol Baxter
President, president@austinrowing.org – Liz Hundley
Vice President, vicepresident@austinrowing.org – Jim Ruddy
Treasurer, treasurer@austinrowing.org – Joe Burke
Secretary, sec@austinrowing.org – Tammy Foy
Equipment, equip@austinrowing.org – Paul Scripko
Facilities, facilities@austinrowing.org – Joel Yu
Programming, programming@austinrowing.org – Karen Jones
Development, development@austinrowing.org – Vacant
Outreach, outreach@austinrowing.org – Jim Ruddy
Member at Large, membersatlarge@austinrowing.org – Melanie Timbs
Marketing, marketing@austinrowing.org – Cile Montgomery

