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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 

Contact Information

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.orgVacant

Outreach, outreach@austinrowing.org – Jim Ruddy

Member at Large, membersatlarge@austinrowing.org – Melanie Timbs

Marketing, marketing@austinrowing.org – Cile Montgomery