Go fast, train hard, have fun!
How to Find Us:
Portland Women's Rowing rows out of the Portland Boathouse, 49 SE Clay, which is located at the east end of the Hawthorne Bridge on the corner of SE Clay and SE Water Streets. Click here for detailed directions via mapquest.
Rowing Clubs/Facilities in Portland:
Portland Womens Rowing (that's us!)
Women's competitive masters rowing club (sweep and sculling) at the Portland Boat House.
Portland Boathouse
Individual small boat morage and housing for community, collegiate, and junior rowing clubs (including Portland Women's Rowing).
Station L Rowing Club
Large learn to row; men's/women's masters rowing located at Portland Boat House.
Portland Boat Club
Master's rowing club located on Multnomah Channel near Sauvie Island. Focus on sculling.
Willamette Rowing Club
Men's/women's competitive masters rowing located at Oaks Park.
Lake Oswego Community Rowing
Learn to row, men's/women's masters rowing, and juniors located in Lake Oswego.
Rose City Rowing Club
Junior rowing club located at Portland Boathouse.
Riverplace Rowing Center
Individual coaching (sculling) and boat rental available through Riverplace Athletic Club.
Other Great Resources for Rowers:
Unwind Massage by Angella King
Angella is a Licensed Massage Therapist who also rows and assists many a Portland rower in working out the aches and pains associated with rowing, training and general life stress. PWR member special: $15 off first massage! Located at 2607 SE Hawthorne. 503-310-1627
Meffie Armstrong, Real Estate Broker, John L. Scott
Looking to buy or sell a house in Portland? PWR's own starboard Meffie Armstrong has assisted many a Portland rower in finding just the right property or buyer. For every referral by PWR that results in a sale, Meffie will make a contribution in support of PWR's equipment fund! So give Meffie a call and let her know PWR sent you. (503) 314-7784.
WorkOut!, Coaching and Training Programs by Lisa Schlenker
Lightweight rower Lisa Schlenker is Portland's own 2004 Olympian, ten-time US National Team member, and three-time world silver medalist. The indoor lightweight rowing world record holder, Lisa is currently training to earn a spot in the US double for the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. Lisa offers private coaching for scullers and individualized workout programs for local athletes. Running programs overseen by three-time Olympian and Olympic bronze medalist Lynn Jennings. Contact Lisa at lisa.schlenker@olympian.org or (503) 975-5878. Learn more about Lisa at www.golisa.us.
Bakery Bar
PWR rowers will tell you there's nothing better than a warm coconut scone and a cup of coffee at the Bakery Bar, just down the street from the Portland Boathouse on Water Avenue! It's our favorite post-row gathering spot.