As an organizational member of USRowing, New Bedford Rowing Center (NBRC) offers Learn-to-Row, recreational, and competitive programs for youth and adults at all levels of interest, ability, experience, and ambition.

NBRC’s sheltered waterfront location on Pope’s Island encourages exploration and recreational use of New Bedford’s harbor and the upper reaches of the Acushnet River. For years New Bedford Harbor’s waters have lain underutilized and inaccessible for recreation. NBRC aims to help reclaim such neglected areas and fill them with people, energy, and life. The organization plays a special role in such efforts, providing much needed recreational programming.

The NBRC Boathouse shelters an extensive fleet of rowing shells that support individual and team rowing. Our coaching launches have appropriate safety equipment, and our instructors ensure participants have a secure and rewarding experience.

As a volunteer-driven, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, incorporated in Massachusetts, and partnered with the City of New Bedford, NBRC is fully committed to making rowing affordable for all area residents, offering partial or full financial aid as needed.

A special “Thank you” to Mayor Jon Mitchell of the City of New Bedford, Derek Santos of the New Bedford Economic Development Council , Gregg Pupecki of the New Bedford Port Authority, and Mary Rapoza of New Bedford Parks, Recreation & Beaches for their partnership and unwavering support of our work. Their dedicated service to New Bedford Rowing Center is a continuing inspiration to us all.

Cash and in-kind contributions to NBRC are tax-deductible to the full extent permitted by law. NBRC also qualifies for foundation grants and corporate matching of individual gifts.