Join Us on Lady Bird Lake
Guest Rowers and Visiting Crews
Visiting Austin? Winter off-water trainning getting you down? Austin Rowing Club is proud to have hosted rowers and crews from around the world! Come see why Austin has been voted one of the best places to row in the world.
Guest Rower Guidelines
Policies for Visiting Rowers
Austin Rowing Club welcomes guest rowers to join us on beautiful Lady Bird Lake! Rowing in Austin is a fun way to stay fit while traveling or add a new memory to your vacation.
Requirements:
- Member in good standing of a rowing club located outside of a 50-mile radius of the Austin area
- Rower must have active USRowing membership
- Rower must be Safe Sport Compliant
- Guest needs to sign ARC waiver
Sweep: Guests who wish to sweep row with a crew may do so as long as seats are available. There is a nonrefundable fee of $25, and we cannot confirm or guarantee that there will be an available crew.
Sculling: There is a fee of $75 for up to 3 rows, and there is no discount for only rowing once or twice. Scullers must row during sculling clinics or specific coached session times.
Ready to start!
Email rowing@austinrowing.org to schedule your visit.
If you do not fit the Guest Rower definition, you can schedule a private sculling lesson by emailing rowing@austinrowing.org.
Come train at the waller creek boathouse
Visiting Crews
Austin Rowing Club has hosted junior, collegiate, and masters visiting crews for over twenty years. If your team is looking for a high quality rowing venue with year-round water access, look no further than Austin Rowing Club. ARC can provide your crew with a fun, safe rowing experience in preparation for a successful spring season. With miles of peaceful, motor-boat free waterways, several hotels and restaurants within walking distance of the club, and a warm-weather climate, it’s no wonder Rowing News Magazine voted Austin one of the top-10 places to row in America.
Seasonal Availability
Austin Rowing Club can host visiting crews from December through April. Due to high demand for ARC facilities and equipment, we can only schedule two simultaneous visiting crews at any one time.
Most crews schedule their visits 6-months to 1-year in advance. Our location, water, equipment, and facilities are the best in Texas and the southern US, and they are in high demand.
Email us at info@austinrowing.org to reserve a spot
Visiting crews can use our facilities, launches, or shells during the following hours:
Weekdays from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Weekends from 1:30 pm to 5:30 pm
These hours enable ARC to maintain its programming while providing visiting crews with practice opportunities. Availability outside these hours is not guaranteed, but exceptions may occur.
Coaching launch rentals are permitted only for crews staging their own equipment at our facility or renting from ARC. We do not rent coaching launches to crews staging equipment elsewhere.
Reserve your spot
Email us early to reserve a spot. After contacting us, fill out our form and send it in.
Reservations are not complete until a 50% deposit of your invoice is received. Deposits are applied towards your total invoice amount and are only refundable if we receive written notification of your cancelation no later than 60 days prior to your arrival. A 25% refund of your total invoice amount will be given if we receive written notification of your cancellation no later than 30 days prior to your arrival.
State-of-the-Art Facilities
Explore Our Amenities
Austin Rowing Club operates from Waller Creek Boathouse. For crews bringing their own shells, we offer two different boat staging areas, shown on the boathouse facilities map. Downstairs at the boathouse our five boat bays host Austin Rowing Club’s fleet of well maintained club boats, numerous private boats, and our sport partners offering canoe, kayak, stand-up-paddle rentals. Upstairs we offer a cafe, locker rooms, showers and an erg room with 20 Concept2 ergs. TV and DVD player are available for video review and there is ample space for team stretching and meetings.
Rowing in Austin's Unique Environment
Climate & Water Conditions
Austin boasts a temperate climate, making it an ideal location for rowing year-round. Visitors can expect mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of sunny days perfect for outdoor activities. Austin’s Lady Bird Lake offers a round trip of about 18 kilometers of protected water between Longhorn Dam and Redbud Island. Look online for maps of the waterway, including traffic pattern information.
Join Us on the Water
Ready to experience rowing in the heart of downtown Austin? Contact us today to learn more about our guest rowing policies and to schedule your visit. Our team is eager to assist you in planning your stay and ensuring you have a memorable experience with the Austin Rowing Club. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to row in one of the most vibrant cities in the world.