ORC Winter Training
The Ottawa Rowing Club will return to the Taggart Family YMCA (180 Argyle Ave) for 2018/2019 winter ORC member training. You can find info about the Taggart Y here. The Taggart YMCA is offering a [...]
Dock Removal and Club Closing on November 10
Our dock removal and club closing will take place on Saturday, November 10, beginning at 8am. This is a giant task that requires help from many. Please make yourself available that morning to contribute. Jobs [...]
Cold Water Rules in Effect
Cold water rules are in effect at the ORC. This means: - all crews must be accompanied by a coach boat. - no rowing past the Gatineau River. - all single scullers must wear a [...]
Fall Hours Start Oct 18 and Water Access Off Oct 19
The City will be turning our water off earlier than expected due to dropping temperatures. Our water will be turned off on Friday, October 19 at 8am. So no running water after this time and [...]
Important Safety Reminder: ORC Parking Lot & Lady Grey Drive
We want to remind all of our members of the following important safety points: if you are walking or riding your bike in the dark, please put lights on! It makes it really difficult for [...]
Shorter Weekend Hours & Preparing to Close for Winter
With the colder weather here, we are shortening our weekend hours, but just a little! Starting Saturday, Oct 20 we will be open Saturdays and Sundays from 7am to 12pm. Weekday hours remain the same [...]
Submit Your Name Ideas For New Boats!
The ORC Executive would like to know your name ideas for currently nameless boats in our boathouse. We've had quite a few submitted already - thank you! This is the last call for name suggestions. [...]
Head of the Fish Information Package
For those athletes attending Head of the Fish regatta on October 27-28 an information package is available here. Important dates and details are contained within.
Head of Rideau Results
Big thank you to all of the clubs, participants, coaches, volunteers, officials, umpires, partners and spectators that contributed to another successful Head of the Rideau regatta this past weekend! The weather and racing conditions were [...]
Head of the Rideau Draw
The draw for Head of the Rideau, coming up on Sept 23, can be found here. We look forward to some great racing at Rideau Canoe Club on Sunday!