Ten rowing facilities across New York made this year’s guide, spanning cities from Yonkers and New York to Port Washington, Bronx, New Rochelle, Rye, Bayville, Rochester, and Corona. Ratings for these clubs and boathouses range from 4.3 to 5.0 stars, drawn from a combined pool of review counts ranging between 8 and 35 reviews per location. The selection brings together community rowing organizations, academies, and clubs where members participate in workouts, training, and racing.
Our rankings are calculated strictly using a formula that multiplies each venue’s star rating by the natural logarithm of its review count, ensuring zero paid placements.
1. Yonkers Paddling and Rowing Club
Located at 19 Alexander St in Yonkers, New York, this club holds a 4.8-star rating across 35 reviews. Early members note the ongoing success and growth of the club, sharing positive feedback on their time paddling.
2. Port Rowing
Situated at 141 W Shore Rd in Port Washington, New York, Port Rowing earns a 5.0-star rating from 22 reviews. Reviewers highlight intelligent, compassionate, and supportive coaches who run a program welcoming to all types of kids.
3. City Island Rowing
Found at 673 City Island Ave in Bronx, New York, City Island Rowing maintains a 4.6-star rating based on 29 reviews. Feedback emphasizes a culture that fosters hard work, teamwork, accountability, and fun under transformational coaching.
4. Peter Jay Sharp Boathouse
Positioned at 3579 Harlem River Dr in New York, New York, this location has a 4.5-star rating from 30 reviews. Visitors mention that joining involves committing to workouts and races alongside meeting new people.
5. Pelham Community Rowing Association
Operating at Weyman Ave in New Rochelle, New York, this association secures a 4.8-star rating across 24 reviews. Members point to an open mindset welcoming new rowers, strong team values, and coaches who lead by example.
6. Village Community Boathouse
Located at 353 West St in New York, New York, the boathouse achieves a 5.0-star rating from 20 reviews. Participants note handmade boats, experienced rowers pairing up with newcomers, and community outings.
7. RowAmerica Rye
Based at 668 Milton Rd in Rye, New York, RowAmerica Rye holds a 4.6-star rating based on 21 reviews. High school level participants highlight the facilities, equipment, and coaching commitment.
8. Amadeusz Rowing Academy
Situated at 492 Bayville Ave in Bayville, New York, this academy earns a 5.0-star rating from 15 reviews. Young rowers and athletes report an atmosphere focused on hard work and reaching potential.
9. Genesee Rowing Club
Found at 1 Hawthorne Dr in Rochester, New York, Genesee Rowing Club records a 4.3-star rating across 18 reviews.
10. Catch22 Dragon Boat Racing
Located at 1 Worlds Fair Marina Flushing in Corona, New York, Catch22 Dragon Boat Racing rounds out the list with a 5.0-star rating from 8 reviews.
How we ranked these
We built this directory using a transparent mathematical model to evaluate each facility fairly. Rankings are determined by multiplying the venue’s overall star rating by the natural logarithm of its total review count. This approach balances customer satisfaction with the volume of feedback. Read more about our data-driven approach in our methodology.