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Learn to Row

Interested in learning to row with VBC? We offer two sessions: one begins at the end of April, and the other begins in July. Each session is typically 7 weeks long Read more

Racing

If competitive rowing is what you're interested in, VBC has two programs depending on when and where you want to row. Our competitive rowers train on a regular basis and Read more

Membership

Interested in joining VBC? A club membership is available to anyone over 18 years old interested in rowing. Whether you have tons of experience...or no experience at all...you are welcome Read more

Recreational Rowing

Richmond offers miles of beautiful and scenic river for recreational rowing. As a member, you'll have access to club boats to enjoy the waters of the James River. Row with some friends Read more

What's the difference between sweep rowing and sculling?Said simply, sweep rowers use one oar and scullers use two.Which one's right for you?For beginners, we recommend starting with sweep. It's a Read more

Club History

The Centennial Founding The Virginia Boat Club descends from one of the earliest rowing clubs in the United States. In 1876, seven young men from the Olympic baseball team and a Read more

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Welcome to the Virginia Boat Club website!

The Virginia Boat Club (VBC) is a not-for-profit organization with the mission of promoting rowing in Greater Richmond, VA area. VBC offers members the opportunity to enjoy miles of scenic recreational and competitive rowing on the James River, and participate in local, regional, and national regattas. In addition, VBC hosts the Rocketts Landing Sprints regatta in June each year.

Our members have a wide variety of experience (ranging from novices to former national champions), and we welcome all of those interested in rowing. For more information on learning how to row, see our Learn-to-Row program. Another way to get involve is to become a coxswain. See our Coxswain Program for more details.

VBC is a member of US Rowing Association.

Backwards Movie Challenge

THE "BACKWARDS" MOVIE CHALLENGE: SUPPORT A ROWING FILM!Rarely are there films with rowing in them...and less that have rowing as the centerpiece of the film. ... More

9th Annual Rocketts Landing Sprints Rega

On Saturday June 23rd, 2012 the Virginia Boat Club hosts the 9th annual Rocketts Landing Sprints. The event consists of 1000 meter sprints along t... More

For Hire: Operations Manager

Are you looking for a fun, challenging, flexible part-time position? Do you have experience managing athletic or other types of programs? The Virginia Boat Club, ... More

Masters Rowing News

Whether you’re a novice or an experienced sweep rower, the learning curve always changes - stroke technique, erg form, strength conditioning, boat drills… it’s endless. ... More

VBC Wins Big at World Masters Regatta

Three rowers from the Richmond-based Virginia Boat Club (VBC) earned the first international gold medals in recent club history at the 2010 FISA World Rowing ... More

VBC Strikes Silver at National Rowing Ch

RICHMOND, VA, August 16, 2010 -- Fourteen athletes from the Richmond-based Virginia Boat Club (VBC) competed in the 2010 USRowing Masters National Championships winning 8 ... More

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Erica Sutehall

1. Where do you live? I'm originally from Seattle, WA, so while my heart resides in the Pacific Northwest, I currently live in the Museum District of Richmond. 2. How ... More