Welcome to Albany Rowing Center!

Founded in 1984 as the Organization of Adirondack Rowers and Scullers, the Albany Rowing Center (ARC) is located on the Hudson River in downtown Albany, and is committed to providing recreational and competitive rowing opportunities for both youth and adults. ARC is a not-for-profit organization that fosters interest in, and provides opportunity for, rowing in New York's Capital District. ARC rowers represent all ages (from middle school students on up) and a wide range of rowing abilities (from novice to experienced).

News and Upcoming Events

ARC to Help Welcome Kayakers

Rowers from ARC will join the flotilla to welcome the Spare Seat Kayak Expedition to Albany on May 15th.

Junior Summer Camp Information Available

Junior Summer Camp is a wonderful atmosphere for young athletes to Learn to Row. Camp schedule and registration information is now available.

Albany 2030 Plan Includes Upgrades for ARC

The City of Albany Common Council has approved a comprehensive plan for Albany's future. The plan includes projects for improving conditions along Albany's Hudson River waterfront. ARC is identified as a partner with the City in planning waterfront development.

Junior Spring Regatta Schedule in Full Swing

The Junior Competitive Team has a demanding schedule of upcoming regattas.

Adult Learn to Row Program - Register Now for May.

Gas prices keeping you close to home this summer? Looking for a "staycation"? Learn to row at Albany Rowing Center and spend the summer outdoors on the Hudson River. Sign up now! Download a flyer.

Head of the Hudson 2012

Save the Date! The 26th Head of the Hudson Regatta will take place on Saturday, September 22, 2012.

Ice Breaker Challenge - Thank You!

Thanks to all runners, walkers, volunteers and sponsors for making this a successful event. In spite of the threat of bad weather, more than 350 people registered for the race and there were 293 official finishers. See the results or view an album of photos.

The "Backwards" Movie Challenge: Support a Rowing Film

BACKWARDS, a feature film about rowing is now complete and ready for distribution. Preview the trailer.

ARC is Teaming up with Green Sneakers

Bring your old sneakers to Ice Breaker 5K for donation to Green Sneakers who will collect and recycle them.

ARC has a new truck!

Take a look.

ARC Receives Dock Safety Project Grant

ARC has received additional funding from the Hudson River Estuary Program to continue upgrades to our docking facility.