Latest Flood Update
The Ottawa River has risen since our last update of April 20th. It is possible that it will rise at least another foot in the next day or two. A lot depends on the snowmelt [...]
Flood Update
The scenario we found ourselves in, in Spring 2017, has returned. The Ottawa River has risen above its banks and the Ottawa Rowing Club is flooded. Due to significant rainfall and melting snow the Ottawa [...]
Local Athlete Fund Applications Due May 1
Overview The Local Athlete’s Fund is an initiative with the purpose of providing financial support to ORC athletes in need who are rowing at the local club level. It was established as a sister fund to [...]
Save The Date! Dock Installation & Club Clean Up, April 27
Save the date! The ORC docks are tentatively scheduled to be installed on Saturday, April 27. We'll also clean up and put the boathouses back together after a long winter season. This installation and clean [...]
Annual Tulip Cup: Enter to Race Before May 3!
The ORC will be hosting the first annual Tulip Cup on Dow's Lake on Saturday, May 11, 2019, which is the opening weekend of the Canadian Tulip Festival. This regatta is open to experienced, competitive [...]
National Capital High School Regatta: Entries Being Accepted
We're looking forward to welcoming visiting clubs and teams to the 2019 National Capital High School Regatta taking place on Saturday, May 25 at the Ottawa Rowing Club. Please join us for an enjoyable day [...]
Call for Volunteers for spring and summer events
The Ottawa Rowing Club has the BEST volunteers! And, boy, do we need our volunteers to make this year another success. A number of special events coming up this spring and summer for the club… [...]
Nominations for Athlete Representative Being Accepted!
The role of ORC Athlete Representative is coming up for election. ORC senior men’s rower, Nicholas Romanchuk, has filled this role for the last year. A big thank you and much gratitude to Nicholas for [...]
Spring Ergatta: Register by April 27!
It's spring and time for another 2k! PBs await! The ORC will host it's annual Spring Ergatta on Saturday, May 4, 2019 beginning at 9am in the large ORC boathouse. The deadline to register for [...]
Umpires Wanted! Level 1 Clinic on May 13 in Ottawa
There is no better or closer view of regatta racing than from a umpire seat. Umpiring is a great way to get involved in our awesome sport, even if you have no rowing experience. You [...]