Rowing has a long history in Portland, and competitive rowing was a popular local spectator sport in the 19th century. For several decades beginning in the 1930's there were no active rowing clubs in Portland, and Willamette River was deemed by many as too dirty for water sports. Station L Rowing Club was founded in 1972 by a group who found a great setting for rowing on the newly cleaned up Willamette, but very few active rowers. Now Station L Rowing is club of nearly 200, which teaches people how to become rowers and also competes regionally and nationally.
I have been rowing with Station L Rowing Club for more than a year now. I started from the very beginning and now I am doing regattas. I am loving it!!! Great how to learn-to-row programs with dedicated coaches who will push you to get better. I am super grateful for this rowing community.
May 2019
I rowed here for almost 10 years. Great group of guys in the master's rowing program, both sweep and sculling.
May 2019
Great master's club. Has both experienced boats and a learn to row program. Great boathouse and has a solid dock and quality water on the Willamette.
