Overview
Community Rowing, Inc. (CRI), founded in 1985, is the only public-access rowing organization on the Charles River and opened Boston's first public rowing boathouse, at 20 Nonantum Road in Brighton. Under the motto 'growth through rowing' it teaches learn-to-row, sculling and sweep for youth and adults, runs competitive U17, U19, men's, women's and U23/collegiate summer teams, and has para and adaptive, military and indoor programs, plus community programs such as Let's Row and coach certification. It works in partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation.
- Founded
- 1985
- Federation
- USRowing
- Phone
- +1 617 779 8267
On the water with VesselSOS
- Family see you from shoreA live link in any browser – they don’t need the app.
- One tap to the right rescue centreThe app finds the rescue centre for where you are, with your position and call script even without signal.
- Return-time checkIf you’re not back in time, your people know.
- Shared hazard mapRocks, nets and other hazards reported by other boaters.
Racing
Live map, a start clock on every phone and results — when the club runs a race on VesselSOS Racing, it shows up here. Racing is a pilot with clubs for the 2027 season.
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History and achievements
- 1985Community Rowing is founded and begins its partnership with the Massachusetts DCR
Location
- Position
- 42°21.52′ N 71°9.93′ W
42.35861, -71.16556 - Address
- 20 Nonantum Road, Brighton
Frequently asked
Does Community Rowing, Inc. run courses?
Yes. The club lists these courses: Learn To Row (youth and adults), Para & Adaptive Rowing and CRI Coach Certification.
When was Community Rowing, Inc. founded?
In 1985.