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      Through the discipline of rowing and rigorous academic support, Row New York transforms the lives of New Yorkers.

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      Year-round programs for everyone: youth, adult, and adaptive athletes.

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      Results are measurable: We help athletes thrive in high school, college, and beyond.

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      Success Academy Charter Schools debut rowing program for students at Flushing Meadows Corona Park

      QNS

      June 7, 2024

      Governors Ball Music Festival opens at Flushing Meadows Corona Park as smoke dissipates

      QNS.com

      June 9, 2023

      A Boathouse Grows in Manhattan: New Boathouse to Support Row New York Mission

      Row2k

      August 19, 2020

      She Wants To Row To Get From NYC Into College

      The New York Times

      November 25, 2019

      A former trader connects young professionals to charitable boards

      Crain's New York Business

      April 10, 2019

      For an Edge in Ivy League Admissions, Grab an Oar and Row

      Bloomberg

      March 29, 2019

      A Perfectly Successful Year

      Rowing News

      February 1, 2019

      Crew team welcomes Row New York to campus, creating special bond with fellow student-athletes

      The Lafayette

      November 9, 2018

      The New Noah x Rowing Blazers Collab Is Good for Society and Your Closet

      Esquire

      October 19, 2018

      NOAH TEAMS UP WITH ROWING BLAZERS ON COLLECTION TO BENEFIT ROW NEW YORK

      MR

      October 19, 2018

      Winklevoss Twins Do a Power 10 to Help New York City Rowers

      Bloomberg

      October 18, 2018

      NOAH & Rowing Blazers Are Making an Elite Sport More Inclusive

      Highsnobiety

      October 18, 2018

      NOAH Joins Rowing Blazers for Next-Generation Ivy League Looks

      Hypebeast

      October 17, 2018

      Noah and Rowing Blazers Team Up to Support a Great Cause

      Gear Patrol

      October 17, 2018

      How Rowing Is Preparing Under-Resourced Students in Queens for Academic Success

      New York Metro Parents

      July 26, 2018

      Row New York teaches under-resourced girls in Queens the ‘ultimate team sport’

      QNS

      July 17, 2018

      Row New York In Brooklyn

      PIX

      May 23, 2018

      Rowing On The Harlem River

      NYC Parks

      May 19, 2018

      Teen Rower Ventures Out

      Hooplaha

      November 16, 2017

      Scholastic News Kids

      Scholastic

      June 20, 2017

      Adventures On The Harlem River

      Chasing News

      June 5, 2017

      Teaching Girls Strength in Sports & Life

      DNA Info

      October 11, 2016

      On The Harlem River

      Crain’s New York

      June 15, 2016

      “It’s a G Thing” & School Day Adaptive

      Pix 11

      April 27, 2016

      RNY In New York Nonprofit Press

      New York Nonprofit Press

      December 23, 2014

      Queens Times Ledger Highlights RNY

      Times Ledger

      November 28, 2014

      Queens Chronicle Covers RNY Success

      Queens Chronicle

      November 26, 2014

      UMass Coach Praises RNY’s Founder

      Daily Collegian

      November 18, 2014

      UMass Profile on Amanda Kraus

      Massachusetts Athletics

      October 11, 2014

      NBC’s Coverage of Row New York

      NBC

      October 10, 2014

      Rowing Through Life

      Boating Times LI

      September 1, 2014

      Semi-finalists again!

      New York Nonprofit Press

      August 5, 2014

      Watch Our 10th Year Celebration Video!

      Row NY

      October 8, 2013

      Rowing Toward Success

      NY 1

      October 2, 2013

      Semi-finalist for big nod

      Queens Chronicle

      August 22, 2013

      Building A Positive Future

      QNS

      August 19, 2013

      Strokes Of Genius

      United Federation Of Teachers

      September 27, 2012

      Oars Fly in Rumble on the River

      The New York Times

      June 24, 2012

      Workouts on (Virtual) Water

      The New York Times

      March 22, 2012

      Michigan State’s Monique Carter

      Row 2K

      February 2, 2010

      Rowing Toward College

      NPR

      September 9, 2004

      Foster + Partners Selected By Row New York To Design First Boathouse In US Dedicated To Serving Under-resourced Communities

      Press Release

      October 17, 2025

    Snapshots From The Water

    Rowing challenges the body, sharpens the mind, and Rowing challenges the body, sharpens the mind, and strengthens community—the perfect formula for growth. Our Veterans program with @samaritandaytopvillage offers a space where Veterans can crush goals, find connection, and thrive together. 🇺🇸🚣‍♀️ #VeteransRowing #WeRowTogether #RowNewYork
    📢 Update from the Harlem River The Peter J. Sh 📢 Update from the Harlem River

The Peter J. Sharp Boathouse has been part of our landscape for years, but time and tide have taken their toll. After significant damage, the structure is slated for removal at the end of this month.

While it’s bittersweet to say goodbye, this moment also marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for Row New York and the Harlem River community. We’re actively working toward a sustainable new boathouse and dock that will serve our athletes and community for generations to come.

We’re grateful to everyone who helped bring PJS to life and to all who share our vision of a vibrant rowing community on the Harlem River.
    Missed September Tryouts? You Still Have a Shot! W Missed September Tryouts? You Still Have a Shot! We’ve added two new tryout dates — October 4 & 11 in Manhattan & Queens — and there’s room for YOU to join our youth rowing & O.A.R.S. program!

Why join? It’s more than rowing:
✅ Top-level training + a tight-knit team
✅ Academic & social supports — tutoring, mentoring, career panels, college prep
✅ Free swim lessons, meals, transportation, regatta access
✅ A caring community and real opportunities to grow

What to expect at tryouts:
Try basic rowing technique on an erg
Meet coaches & teammates
Experience the energy & teamwork
Ask questions about the program

🕥 Tryout times: Saturdays, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
📅 Dates: October 4 & 11
📍 Locations: Manhattan (Peter Jay Sharp Dock) & Queens (Meadow Lake Boathouse)

Whether you’re looking for a fun & meaningful activity, a way to build skills and friendships, or a pathway to competitive rowing — this is the moment to jump in. Spots are limited!

🔗 Sign up at the link in our bio.
    Row New York’s Fall Benefit returns on October 8 Row New York’s Fall Benefit returns on October 8 at Current, Chelsea Piers for a memorable celebration of the power of rowing, education, and opportunity. 

We are proud to honor Sebastian Bea, OLY—Olympic medalist and business leader—whose story reflects the transformative impact of sport and leadership.

Join us for inspiring stories from our student-athletes, and a vibrant gathering of supporters, teammates, and friends. Every dollar raised fuels Row New York’s mission to empower young people on and off the water.

Visit rownewyork.org/fallbenefit or the link in our bio for more information and to purchase tickets.
    Ready to make a difference? Become a monthly donor Ready to make a difference? Become a monthly donor and ensure no costs get in the way of our student athletes discovering their potential. With your support, even the biggest costs start to seem less daunting. Help us provide these young New Yorkers with high-quality gear. Link in our bio.
    Let’s take a moment to celebrate our Dockside He Let’s take a moment to celebrate our Dockside Heroes and Shell Whisperers: Andrew, Mariza, and Connor, Row New York’s Boathouse Operations team. They make it ALL possible! 

✨ Every boat, every dock, every corner of our boathouses—ready thanks to the incredible hands and hearts of our operations team. They have been hard at work getting our boats and boathouses ready for the new season and we couldn’t head into fall without shouting out the amazing work they do. 

Show your gratitude in the comments for the hands that keep us rowing! 🌟 #BoathouseCrew #RowNewYork #CommunityInAction #DocksideHeroes #ShellWhisperers
    Get a glimpse of our O.A.R.S summer trips, where w Get a glimpse of our O.A.R.S summer trips, where we take our student athletes across different neighborhoods to expand their shared interests, and build interpersonal relationships with one another. This trip was at the New Jersey Liberty Science Center! After “reverse commuting” via the World Trade Center PATH to Jersey City and taking the Light Rail to Liberty State Park, our student athletes spent the entire day exploring the museum, bonding with animals, and engaging in loads of interactive play.
    🚣‍♀️ Join a team that pushes you to be yo 🚣‍♀️ Join a team that pushes you to be your best—in the boat, in the classroom, and in life.

Starting September 6, we’re holding novice tryouts for 8th–11th graders in Manhattan and Queens! 💪🏽✨

Rowing builds strength, resilience, and lifelong friendships—and at Row New York, you’ll also get academic support, life skills workshops, and college and career prep to help you thrive. Students from households earning below $100,00 per year row for FREE!

📅 Tryouts: September 6 (Queens only), 13, 20, 27
📍 Locations: Manhattan & Queens

✅ No experience needed—just bring your determination!

🔗 Learn more and sign up for tryouts at the link in our bio.

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    Through the discipline of rowing and rigorous academic support, Row New York transforms the lives of New Yorkers, regardless of background or ability.

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    Locations

    Manhattan
    Peter Jay Sharp Dock

    3579 Harlem River Drive
    New York, NY 10034
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    Queens
    World’s Fair Boathouse

    30 Meadow Lake Trail,
    Flushing, NY 11367
    map & directions


    Brooklyn
    Paerdegat Basin Dock

    1310 Paerdegat Ave North,
    Brooklyn, NY 11236
    map & directions

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