Who are we?

CRC members have the opportunity to travel to various regattas locally, nationally and internationally. CRC holds 1st place honors from such prestigious events as Opening Day Regatta, San Diego Crew Classic, Can-Am Masters Championships, NW Regionals, and National and World Masters Championships.

CRC is proud of members' off-the water triumphs as well. Among us are attorneys, dentists, Realtors, farmers, teachers, urban planners, professors, consultants, engineers and local business owners. And since competitive teams for women were rare when many of us were of school age, some of us are enjoying our first team sport.

CRC by-laws state: "The purpose of this organization shall be to promote programs devoted to the development of Masters rowing through athletic competition and physical fitness and to support the sport of rowing in the Northwest through active participation in the United Sates Rowing Association (USRA)."

Who can join us?

We welcome all rowers age 21 and over. If you are new to rowing you can take a ‘learn to row’ class through another club such as Mt. Baker Rowing and Sailing. Additionally, if you have successfully completed a Rowing II level class through the Seattle Parks and Recreation Department, or have received similar training elsewhere, come work out with us a few times to see how you like our group.

Who coaches us?

Our coaches have always been top quality. Our first coach, Dick Erickson, was former University of Washington men's coach and pioneer of Northwest Masters Women's rowing. Other head coaches have included Eleanor McElvaine, member of the three time UW National Women's Champions and current UW Women's Coach; Stephanie Doyle, former coxswain of the UW National Championship crew; and Sara Lopez (with the club for more than twenty years), Rowing Competition Coordinator for the 1996 Olympic Games.

What can we do for you?

Rowing has been shown to be the most complete exercise, using virtually all muscle groups for the most balanced workout in the shortest time. Rowing itself helps to increase bone density and lean muscle mass. Our program stresses the importance of stretching before workouts and encourages off-season fitness and cross-training.

You may start rowing for fitness or serenity, but soon the comraderie of the members, the thrill of competition and confidence you gain by pushing yourself beyond your limits will keep you coming back. What could be better than gliding through the water with eagles and herons soaring overhead as you watch the sun come up?

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