MISSION
Riverside Boat Club strives to support the attainment of its members' rowing goals, from recreation to the highest level of international competition, and to promote the art and enjoyment of rowing, by providing safe facilities, quality rowing equipment, and coaching in a friendly, collaborative, social community.
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Founded in 1869, RBC is a non-profit community of rowers comprising ab
out 250 men and women. Membership is open to all who demonstrate a competence in rowing, comply with Club rules and are willing to provide service to the Club. Riverside scullers were nationally ranked soon after the club's founding, and the club's first team-boat national title was won in 1894. In 1936, Riverside earned the right to represent the US in the four-with at the Olympics. Since then, many athletes have temporarily traded their blue and white stripes for red, white and blue blades of the US team to compete in World Championship regattas and the Olympic Games. But just as important, Riverside continues to be a dominant force in the club and masters racing circuit as well. The one constant at Riverside through our 140+-year history is that the involvement of the membership defines the club. All management and running of the club is by volunteer effort. Hundreds of people have worked to achieve Riverside's goal of affordable, quality rowing at all levels. We welcome new members who will continue the traditions of Riverside
