Crews from the Ottawa Rowing Club (ORC) raced this weekend at the 56th annual Head of the Charles regatta in Boston, MA. The Head of the Charles regatta is one of the largest and most competitive regattas in North America attracting more than 11,000 athletes and thousands of spectators for racing over a three mile [...]
It's getting darker and colder at the ORC and our open hours will shorten as of Friday, October 18: Mondays and Wednesdays 2pm to 8pm Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 2pm to 6pm Saturdays and Sundays 7am to 12pm
We are seeking your awesome rowing photos from 2019 for the end of year slide show!! The slide show is a highlight of our annual President's banquet. Click here to upload your photos. Submissions are due by October 20! Big THANKS to the amazing Ryan Fazzari for putting together another great slide show to close [...]
Peterborough, ON - Crews from the Ottawa Rowing Club traveled to Peterborough, ON this past weekend to race at the Head of the Trent Regatta. The Head of the Trent Regatta is one of the premier regattas that ORC crews race at every Fall. The Regatta is a head style race over a distance of [...]
Winter is coming and that means winter training is around the corner! The Ottawa Rowing Club will return to the Taggart Family YMCA (180 Argyle Ave) for 2019/2020 winter ORC member training. You can find info about the Taggart Y here. The Taggart YMCA is offering a 6 month pass (this pass is available to [...]
Each year the ORC recognizes the achievements of individuals, crews, coxies, coaches and volunteers with awards at the President's banquet. We are looking for your nominations for rower and crew awards, 'Coach of the Year', 'Sportsmanship', and the volunteer that most deserves our appreciation. Winners of the 2019 ORC Awards will be announced at the [...]
Big thank you to all of our volunteers, officials, coaches and competitors for another great Head of the Rideau regatta! Results can be found here.
Do you have a junior rower headed to Head of the Fish regatta on October 26-27? If so, please read this information package. It contains important details and deadlines so you and your rower are prepared for this regatta!
Fall hours will take effect on Tuesday, September 3. The Boathouses will be open: Monday to Friday 5am to 8am (boathouses will close at 8am) and re-open from 2pm to 8pm Saturday and Sunday 7am to 2pm
Crews from the ORC’s Masters program traveled to St. Catharines, ON this past weekend to compete in the biggest competition of the summer – the Royal Canadian Henley Masters Regatta. The Henley Masters Regatta features crews from all over Canada and internationally racing over a 1000m course in Masters competition. ORC crews finished the weekend [...]