Portland State University Crew

PSU Crew is a student-run rowing club with men’s and women’s teams that participate in regattas in the Pacific Northwest.

Rose City Rowing Club

Rose City Rowing Club, founded in 2004, teaches high school students from throughout the greater metropolitan area to row and compete. In addition, Rose City partners with youth empowerment and advocacy groups to provide free rowing to homeless and at-risk youth, provides free lessons on rowing machines in Portland Public Schools and provides financial aid so that participation has never been denied based on inability to pay.

Station L Rowing Club

Station L, founded in 1972, teaches adults recreational and competitive rowing. In addition, it has inclusive membership policies and has offered free classes to cancer survivors, supported Paralympic athletes and offered discounted classes through Portland Community College.

Wasabi Paddling Club

The Wasabi Paddling Club, founded in 1993, provides recreational and competitive Dragon Boat and Outrigger Canoe paddling opportunities, including instruction, for all ages and experience levels. The Wasabi community of paddlers is deeply committed to a culture of accessibility, equity and inclusion welcoming all and providing specialized teams for cancer survivors, the visually impaired, the intellectually disabled, seniors and youth.

Willamette Riverkeeper

Willamette Riverkeeper,  founded in 1996, works to protect and restore the Willamette River’s water quality and habitat. It implements programs and projects along the entire river and engages thousands of volunteers annually, from hands-on service trips to focused river education experiences by canoe and kayak. It also owns and stewards multiple properties along the river to enhance wildlife habitat and to provide public access opportunities.