We are a group of rowers and rowing enthusiasts dedicated to the promotion of the sport of rowing on Chautauqua Lake, a sport which once held great prominence here. Rowing is not only enjoyable, it has many benefits; it provides fitness, is environmentally friendly, and helps to strengthen the community. Contact us for more information.
MISSION: The Chautauqua Lake Rowing Association (CLRA) is committed to making the sport of rowing accessible to everyone for a lifetime. By revitializing a long tradition of rowing on Chautauqua Lake, the CLRA offers unique opportunities for teamwork, fitness, and competition.
VISION: Our vision is of a region that treasures the river and lake as a natural resource and pursues the development of a passion for rowing among youth and adults of all ages.
E-mail: info@rowchautauqua.org
- Incorporated December 14, 2005.
- Not for Profit 501(c)3 Corporation.
- Governed by a volunteer Board of Directors.
- Programs are run by a team of volunteer coaches.
- Created and expanded a scholastic rowing program.
- During the first five years, instructed over 200 individuals per year.
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Boathouse leased from the City of Jamestown.
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Chautauqua Lake is located in the western most tip of New York State. The following is a list of some of the many rowing clubs and schools with rowing programs near us:
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Mercyhurst Preparatory School - Erie, PA - 30 min. drive
Mercyhurst College - Findley Lake, NY - 15 min drive
West Side Rowing Club - Buffalo, NY - 1 hour 30 min drive
University at Buffalo - Buffalo, NY - 1 hour 30 min drive
Niagara University - Niagara, NY - 2 hour drive
Cleveland Rowing Foundation - Cleveland, OH - 2 hour 30 mins drive
Cornell University - Ithaca, NY - 3 hour drive
Three Rivers Rowing - Pittsburgh, PA - 3 hour drive
Syracuse University - Syracuse, NY - 3 hour 30 mins drive
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