We're Celebrating 20 Years of Rowing in the Desert!

Since 1991, Rio Salado Rowing Club, a 501(c)3 organization, has worked to develop the sport of rowing in the Arizona desert. Based at Tempe Town Lake, our members come from all over the greater Phoenix area to enjoy rowing's many health, fitness and social benefits. We provide recreational and competitive rowing opportunities for all experience levels -- novice through world-class rowers -- as well as coaching, classes and learn-to-row events. Rowing education is a major focus of our club. We've designed our classes so that rowers receive the individual attention to progress quickly from beginner to rowing independently on the water.

In the past, club activities and programs have focused on the needs of our Masters membership (men & women age 27+). However, in 2010, we expanded our Rio rowing community to include junior (high school-age) rowers through an affiliation with Brophy Crew. We're also partnering with area disability and community organizations to develop "Can Do Crew" -- adaptive rowing for people with functional limitations.

RSRC's boathouse is located on the North side of Tempe Town Lake on the southwest corner of Mill Avenue and Washington/Curry Roads adjacent to the Marquee Theatre and the Rio Salado Operations Center. Parking is available underneath the Loop 202 freeway next to the boat storage area. There are two entrances - Eastbound on Washington just west of the Marquee Theatre, and Southbound on Mill, just south of Washington/Curry. When parking for classes or open row, park under the 202. Do not park over on the Marquee Theater side of the lot or your car may be towed. Click HERE for a Google Map to the boatyard.

RSRC is administered by a seven-member volunteer board of directors that meets monthly. These meetings and the recorded minutes are open to all club members.

Current Board Members