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Learn to Row

Interested in learning to row with VBC? We offer two sessions from May through August. Each session is typically 4 weeks long and consists of twelve 90 minute classes. Sessions fill 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

Competitive Rowing

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 Info

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

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

Sculling Lessons

The Virginia Boat Club offers sculling lessons to members and non-members. If you're interested in lessons, click here to add your name to the waiting list. We will contact you when Read more

Club History

The Centennial FoundingThe 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 two regattas each year - Rocketts Landing Sprints and the Head of the James.

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 and Sculling Lessons programs. Another way to get involve is to become a coxswain - the leader of the boat and rowing's equivalent to the quarterback. See our Coxswain Program for more details.

VBC is a member of US Rowing Association.

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

Rent A Rower For Your Fall Chores

Tired of mowing the grass or raking leaves? Need help with your fall chores? Need more time to row? The VCU Crew Club has a solution for ... More

VBC Capital One Affinity Cards Are Here

VBC has been working with the Capital One Card Lab Connect Program to be part of their affinity card program. Not only can you have ... More

VBC Sculler Wins Gold at Midwest Masters

COLUMBUS, OH June 19, 2010 - Jen Harper from the Virginia Boat Club competed in the 2010 Midwest Masters Sprints (MMS) hosted by the Greater Columbus Rowing Association winning Gold in ... More

Learn to Row Class Chronicled in Rockett

Check out the Captian's Blog on the Rocketts Landing web site (http://www.rockettsvillage.com/blog.asp) where VBC's learn-to-row program is being chronicled on the site. Get more insight into the ... More

VBC Caps Fine Season at Head of the Occo

OCCOQUAN, VA November 1, 2009 - Virginia Boat Club members finished out the 2009 competitive season with great results at the Head of the Occoquan ... More