Rowing in Washington, D.C.

By the Watta Team · Updated March 2026

Washington, D.C. has a strong rowing community along the Potomac River, with the Georgetown waterfront serving as the historic hub. The city's college rowing programmes at Georgetown, George Washington, and Catholic University produce competitive crews, and the Potomac Boat Club has been a fixture since 1859. D.C.'s professional fitness culture keeps gyms and CrossFit boxes well-equipped with Concept2 ergs for the many rowers who train indoors through the humid summers and cold winters.

Rowing Clubs & Programs

Potomac Boat Club

Founded in 1859, PBC is one of the oldest rowing clubs in the United States. Located on the Georgetown waterfront, it offers competitive and social rowing for experienced adults.

Thompson Boat Center

A public boathouse on the Potomac in Georgetown, Thompson offers rowing rentals and is home to several rowing organisations. A popular spot for recreational and learn-to-row programmes.

Capital Rowing Club

A welcoming community rowing club on the Anacostia River, Capital RC offers masters, competitive, and learn-to-row programmes with a focus on inclusion and accessibility.

Gyms with Concept2 Ergs

  • +Georgetown University Yates Field House -- the university gym has Concept2 ergs used by the rowing team and university members.
  • +CrossFit DC in the H Street corridor -- a popular box with Concept2 RowErgs and regular rowing benchmarks in their programming.

HYROX & Functional Fitness

D.C.'s professional fitness community has embraced HYROX, with events at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center drawing competitive local fields. CrossFit DC, MINT Gym, and multiple Orangetheory and F45 locations across the District offer HYROX-focused programming. Many D.C. rowers find the 1,000m erg station to be their strongest event.

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