Crescent Boat Club was organized in 1867, when the Pickwick and Iona barge clubs merged. Under a charter from the City of Philadelphia, we built our first boathouse below Lemon Hill and completed it in 1868. The building on Boathouse Row today is largely architect Charles Balderston’s 1891 expansion. Read more on our History page.
Membership is open to anyone interested in rowing and in upholding our founding ideals of good sportsmanship, civic fellowship, and hospitality. We welcome rowers at every level, from novice to masters. See our Membership page.
Our boathouse is home to the women’s rowing team of Thomas Jefferson University and to Harriton High School Crew. Each summer we run our own novice, development, junior racing, and U23 programs. See our Youth Rowing page for this season’s offerings, fees, and registration.
Our riverfront rooms and deck are available to members and the public for weddings, parties, and gatherings. Visit our Event Rentals page to see the space or request a date.