Competitive and recreational rowing on the Oakland Estuary

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who we are

The East Bay Rowing Club is dedicated to making rowing accessible to all. We believe in creating enduring relationships among our rowers as we serve our diverse community. We are proud of sponsoring and encouraging scholastic rowing programs in Oakland schools.

No Experience? No Problem

We welcome all levels. On any given morning, we have everything from first-time rowers to former national team members down at the boathouse.

Check out our FAQs.

Experienced coaching

We have a diverse set of dedicated and talented coaching staff to help all our teams achieve their goals on the water.

Meet our coaches

We train for fitness and competition

Our novice, club, and competitive teams offer rowers of different skills and ambitions the possibility to further their technique and experience as well as compete locally and nationally.

Check out our race results.

ALERT: Estuary Park Development Petition

Friends of Estuary Park is dedicated to increasing public access to the Bay, especially for Oakland's youth. Help us drive important developments!

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From The Blog

OT Rower wins at US Rowing Club Nationals

In seven months, Austin Lai, a rising junior at Oakland Tech High School, went from rowing novice to powering one of the fastest Under 17 (U17) men’s boats in the United States. (more…)

Rower P(row)file: Nora Consani

Meet Nora Consani, aka “Machine Nora.” She loves the erg and the effort it demands like no one else. Nora found rowing in college at LMU and continues to savor the pain of rowing at East Bay.  (more…)

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Oakland Waterfront

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Women's Novice 4+ 2015

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At the finish line

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Women's Novice 8+ 2014

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Men's 4+ at HOCR

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